Norovirus outbreak on my cruise

Name: Norovirus outbreak on my cruise
Uploaded: 2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 11 s
Channel: Professor Melissa
Description: Check out my travel insurance guide for cruisers at profmel.com/insurance Why? Because it’s the time of year where it’s very easy to get sick. And while I obviously love cruising, cruises are sort of like floating Petri dishes. #cruise #cruiselife #cruisetravel #cruiseship #cruisetips

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Just got off a cruise and I got to remind everyone it's poopin' and pukin' and pukin' and poopin' season.

The second to last night on our cruise, they stopped letting us use our own salt, pepper, and sugar, instead required that staff do it.

The captain also made an announcement over the loudspeaker to let us know that many cruisers were suffering with GI issues.

Now, the biggest defense against norovirus, hand washing, hand washing, hand washing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Wash hands frequently with soap and water, as alcohol-based sanitizer is not effective against norovirus.

✓Avoid cruise line buffets to reduce exposure to germs.

✓Avoid touching handrails and use your elbow or sleeve to touch elevator buttons.

✓Try to avoid touching your face more than necessary.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is considered a norovirus outbreak on a cruise?

QHow can I prevent getting norovirus on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical4 Sad BaconDining Buffet2½ Sad BaconService Crew½ Happy Bacon

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Check out my travel insurance guide for cruisers at profmel.com/insurance Why? Because it’s the time of year where it’s very easy to get sick. And while I obviously love cruising, cruises are sort of like floating Petri dishes. #cruise #cruiselife #cruisetravel #cruiseship #cruisetips