guernseyguy Posted January 23, 2007 #26 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm just wondering if there'll be some cheap WC segments on sale soon:D I'll keep an eye open for emails from Cunard:D I wouldn't count on it - unless there was a mass disembarkation in LA - Cunard may be grateful at freeing up cabins with only having to 'refund' - rather than the 'better' deals they are offering people they are having to bump off..... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted January 23, 2007 #27 Share Posted January 23, 2007 so the norovirus wouldn't detour you from sailing further on the ship? Don't be silly. It is actually more prevalent on land. And name me a ship that hasn't, at some time, had a bout of illness.... Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusyl Posted January 23, 2007 #28 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Bobby, . I have cancelled the cruise and been promised a full refund from Cunard. I am sorry I will not be meeting you on board as planned. I hope things sort themselves out, but from my experience, if the whole World Cruise is cancelled, or if people decided not to continue, Cunard will do the right thing by you. Regards, Louise :rolleyes: Hmmmmmm No comment :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 24, 2007 #29 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'll be boarding in Sydney. All should be cleaned up by then. Will just try to keep my hands clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeaster Posted January 24, 2007 #30 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Don't be silly. It is actually more prevalent on land. And name me a ship that hasn't, at some time, had a bout of illness.... Matthew Hear, hear! My wife says she has more of a chance to contact a virus going to her office. I agree with you completely! We'll just have to rough it! No way would we cancel, as staying at home only exposes us to a Flu virus here. Good living isn't free, and time waits for no one! Wash those hands. Watch what you touch. And don't take drink that isn't less than 4% alcohol. ;) Never would we cancel a trip on the Queens on those grounds. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteeta Posted January 24, 2007 #31 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Well interestingly on my 20 night US / Canada cruise on QE2 this past Sep/Oct the first I heazd about an 'smaller' outbreak of the Noro-virus was in the Sunday newspapers back in the UK myfirst weekend back!!!!! I did though hear from a friend who was on 5 deck that she had seen some passengers who were obviously not well & 'confined' to their cabins. I don't think though even if I suffered from the sypmptons that I would want to jump ship esp. with such lovely food & service on QE2 and the voyage of a lifetime- am currently trying to tempt my parents to book on a World Cruise! Regards, RJMS74 We were on a 28 night trip following this mid NOv to mid Dec. Yes, there was Norovirus whilst we were on board. The level of alert moved from amber to red. The sanitisation precautions were everywhere, no condiments, rub on entrance to restaurant, sanitisers around the ship....you know the drill. And we passed the entire voyage without so much as a hiccough. We followed the same routine as at home ie washing hands frequently and always before putting near mouth. The only additional precaution was a bottle of alcohol rub which we used on deck after handling rails etc (even though they'd been cleaned down by crew). It's an unpleasant tummy bug, but let's keep a sense of proportion. I'm convinced it's largely avoidable by attention to personal hygiene. Unlike other bugs which come through eating contaminated food and which you can't do anything about. Very sorry that someone has canclled the rest of their trip...I'll go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stowaway2k Posted January 24, 2007 #32 Share Posted January 24, 2007 http://cbs13.com/local/local_story_024092909.html The reporter is quoting figures from several days ago. Surely the numbers must have dropped by now? I did not catch any news coverage of the QE2 here in L.A., with or without with virus, but then QE2 is here annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.sailaway Posted January 24, 2007 #33 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'll be boarding in Sydney. All should be cleaned up by then.Will just try to keep my hands clean... Me too, Waltzer, and welcome to the board! We're aboard from Sydney to Southampton. And you? K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaFlint Posted January 24, 2007 #34 Share Posted January 24, 2007 My wife encountered the virus last June/July. Apparently Southampton is a well-known source of this trouble. Anyway, it knocked her off her feet for a couple days. But they cleaned our room VERY well, were as polite and as accomodating as possible and, in the end, gave us a refund for those days. Certainly, she would have preferred to not get it. But that's not something she or anyone else can control. She was VERY careful as was Cunard. If it had been 2 of 5 days, that would have been a different story, I guess. But the World Cruise is MUCH more than the two days this thing lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted January 24, 2007 #35 Share Posted January 24, 2007 And don't take drink that isn't less than 4% alcohol. ;) Hic:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 24, 2007 #36 Share Posted January 24, 2007 K. I'm just on for the 28 days to Singapore, wish I could get that much time off as the rest of the journey would be really exciting. See you on the Queen's room dance floor, Waltzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxity Posted January 24, 2007 #37 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have never had Norovirus onboard, but I have had it on land. It is also known as winter vomiting sickness and is really not very nice. You can count on being out of action for about three or so days. Having said that there is no way I would walk off a world cruise after two weeks, that is madness by anyones standards. I very much doubt that the passenger who walked off will get anything back at all. Travel insurance doesn't cover disinclination to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted January 24, 2007 #38 Share Posted January 24, 2007 The level of alert moved from amber to red. The sanitisation precautions were everywhere, no condiments, rub on entrance to restaurant, sanitisers around the ship....you know the drill. Very Hope this doesn't sound too silly a question...... "No condiments" - what exactly was removed, and did you (in practice) feel that there was anything more than usual? I'm always impressed that the routine is dealt with so very thoroughly. I didn't notice anything on the crossing - but wonder if the complaints regarding missing nuts on bars was part of this routine? Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted January 25, 2007 #39 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Just on our World News Tonight...... Over 300 pax and several crew members were stricken with the Norovirus. The ship will have a top to bottom cleaning; they showed people in staterooms steam cleaning drapery and washing down walls. They went on to say that 17 states here have seen a higher than normal outbreak of the virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 25, 2007 #40 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Just in case you want to see more here's a link to the video: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2819752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 25, 2007 #41 Share Posted January 25, 2007 http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2820518 OOps:eek: Here's the correct url. Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 25, 2007 #42 Share Posted January 25, 2007 http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2820518 OOps:eek: Here's the correct url. Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 25, 2007 #43 Share Posted January 25, 2007 http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2820518 OOps :eek: here's the correct url... Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted January 25, 2007 #44 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Duplicate Posting error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliecat Posted January 25, 2007 #45 Share Posted January 25, 2007 CNN Radio just misreported that the outbreak came onboard in San Franciso. Are we really that geographically iliterate? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highcbob Posted January 25, 2007 #46 Share Posted January 25, 2007 CNN Radio just misreported that the outbreak came onboard in San Franciso. Are we really that geographically iliterate? J Sadly, many Americans are. Also, KTVU local morning TV here in San Fran reported it was the QM2 that just arrived. It's so hard to get good help these days I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highcbob Posted January 25, 2007 #47 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Doh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeaster Posted January 25, 2007 #48 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Malcolm, You got me there........Hic! No proof reading. I'll just have another. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted January 25, 2007 #49 Share Posted January 25, 2007 The outbreak made the news on The Today Programme this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guernseyguy Posted January 25, 2007 #50 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Its now on the BBC website, though they are a bit behind the game - after the headline 'over 300' they concede that now its down to 6: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6297443.stm Though CNN says 4: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/24/cruiseship.outbreak.ap/ Both of which must be within the normal range in the general population. There is also confusion where it started - the BBC suggesting it came onboard in New York..... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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