Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

A Norovirus Outbreak Hit My Ship — Here's What Really Happened...

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
🥈Expert
👁️ 19K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 20:38
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert CreatorSponsored
AsiaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've never had this happen. Things have gone wrong.

This is a serious situation on board the ship right now.

I do recommend it if you want to do something different.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds to prevent norovirus.
Use Saily eSIM for connectivity while traveling in Asia.
Book the Taste of Thai and private dinner excursion in Phuket for a unique experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened during a norovirus outbreak on a Celebrity Millennium cruise in Asia?
QWhat is it like to go on a safari at Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka?
QHow does the Elephant Transit Home in Sri Lanka rehabilitate orphaned elephants?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical3 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconExcursions1 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconCabin Suite2 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hambantota3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Safari at Udawalawe National Park
Phuket3 Happy Bacon
Top: Taste of Thai and private dinner ($215 per person)
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Visit https://saily.com/zachtravel and use code ZACHTRAVEL at checkout. Today on board my Celebrity Millennium cruise in Asia, we're docking in Hambantota, Sri Lanka for one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences of my 40+ cruises: a safari at Udawalawe National Park where we encountered hundreds of wild Sri Lankan elephants up close. After the safari, we visit the Elephant Transit Home Sri Lanka, where orphaned baby elephants are rehabilitated and released back into the wild in one of Asia's most successful conservation programs. But back on board, the captain issues a gastrointestinal illness warning and a letter arrives at my stateroom! Then we're off to Phuket, Thailand, where I take on Celebrity Cruises' Taste of Thai private dinner excursion and give you my full honest review of whether it's worth the price tag. From the moment we left port, this day had everything: breathtaking wildlife, a deeply moving conservation story, unexpected drama on board, and a culinary adventure in one of Asia's most beautiful destinations. Whether you're planning a Celebrity Cruises Asia itinerary, researching what to do in Phuket, or just curious what really happens when illness spreads on a cruise ship, this one is for you. 📍 DESTINATIONS COVERED Hambantota, Sri Lanka Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka Phuket, Thailand 🚢 SHIP Celebrity Millennium — Celebrity Cruises Asia Cruise 📌 THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO Udawalawe National Park Safari Elephant Transit Home Sri Lanka Celebrity Millennium Norovirus Outbreak Celebrity Cruises Taste of Thai Private Dinner Tuscan Restaurant Celebrity Millennium Phuket, Thailand Tender Port LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for new cruise and travel content every week. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ #celebritycruises #celebritymillennium #cruisevlog #cruise #cruisenews #elephant #SriLanka #Thailand #travel #cruiselife #travelvlog ----- 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Udawalawe National Park Safari 4:42 - Elephant Transit Home Sri Lanka 7:22 - Norovirus Outbreak on Celebrity Millennium 10:00 - Arriving in Phuket Thailand 12:50 - Taste of Thai Excursion Review 16:55 - Private Dinner Tuscan Restaurant Review