MS Maasdam - Sail Away - May 1

[Spinner2]

The numbers reported seem high to me. I heard of only 2 ill crew. I heard of about 10 -12 cabins affected but there could have been more if there were more than 2 each per cabin . I know that there was one more at least on Thursday as we saw the sanitizing going on-- it was near us. They started working to eradicate at 4 cabins sick on day 8 but it was like herding cats. People didn't want to miss their ports probably. For sure the crew was wiping down constantly. I don't think our door handle was ever dry the second week. Someone was constantly mopping foors and walls and railings. Sorry this is choppy. I'm in the airport for the flight home

[Krazy Kruizers]

Quick Check In

Looks as though the e-mail Alberta Quilter got is going to be about right. Maybe even later.

[Krazy Kruizers]

What is the problem causing the delay?

 

 

My beginning post mentioned the GI virus which is also known as the Noro Virus.

 

They had CDC sanitization. I don't know what time they are scheduled, I have heard 5, 6, 7...

 

 

In spite of the CDC sanitization, she will still leave while in Code Red. This has happened to us quite a few times.

[KNOT2L82SAIL]

Hi everyone.

 

Port Schedule now shows Maasdam leaving at 1830 hours. They must really be cleaning quite deep, into all of the nooks and crannies.

[ger_77]

I feel badly for everyone involved - the crew has to work super hard to sanitize everything in addition to getting the ship ready for a normal turn-around day. And, of course, the passengers are chomping at the bit, wanting to get their vacation started, and are having to wait to board.

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

[KerriL]

Passengers boarded at 3. My daughter was busy scrubbing from stem to stern!

[ger_77]

"All units, Maasdam set for 19:00"

[Krazy Kruizers]

Passengers boarded at 3. My daughter was busy scrubbing from stem to stern!

 

 

Sorry to hear she is working so hard.

[Krazy Kruizers]

"All units, Maasdam set for 19:00"

 

 

Thank you for the updated time.

[Alberta Quilter]

They're still loading luggage. Good to know it's been delayed until 7.

[ger_77]

Yay, 1 hour notice till departure.

[KerriL]

Sorry to hear she is working so hard.

 

It's all part of the job. They all pitch in to help and really work as a team.

[PathfinderEss]

From what I heard, Maasdam will stick with the schedule of 19:00.

[erewhon]

Silverseas getting underway.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sure hope the ship has been cleaned down completely.

[Krazy Kruizers]

They're still loading luggage. Good to know it's been delayed until 7.

 

 

Did everyone make it to life boat drill at 5:15?

[erewhon]

Silver Whisper bound for New York.:D

[Alberta Quilter]

Did everyone make it to life boat drill at 5:15?

 

As far as I know they did. It was one of the better ones.

[erewhon]

Lots of little toots from Whisper then some long ones in response to condos.:)

[AV8rix]

Just in time! <Back to lurking>

[PathfinderEss]

Nice tooting from someone.

[erewhon]

A nice farewell from S. Whisper.

[rkacruiser]

Nice tooting from Silver Whisper!

 

Re: the need for deep sanitizing. Why are there those who do not understand the basic rules of hygiene? They put themselves at risk as well as everyone else!

[PathfinderEss]

Here's a snip from the Whisper, someone with a big hand.:D:D

[Krazy Kruizers]

Silver Whisper tooted nicely.