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I had Norovirus on a Cruise Ship ๐Ÿคฎ Here's What Happened!

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 37K views๐Ÿ“… 3 years agoโฑ๏ธ 19:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator recounts a severe four-day battle with norovirus while on a back-to-back cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess. After experiencing initial gastrointestinal symptoms, the illness escalated into intense vomiting and diarrhea, complicating a turnaround day where the passenger was required to disembark and reboard. The creator describes the medical response, noting that a medic visited the cabin to check vitals and prescribe Tylenol, anti-diarrhea, and anti-nausea medications. A significant portion of the narrative focuses on a violent vomiting episode that required the intervention of a specialized cleaning crew known as the Heat team to sanitize the cabin. Despite the physical toll, which included an eight-pound weight loss, the creator praises the professionalism of the medical staff and the cleaning crew. The video concludes with a discussion on the financial aspect of the experience, revealing that the total cost for the medical consultations and prescribed medications was only four dollars and four cents, which the creator found surprisingly low compared to common cruise industry rumors.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Caribbean Princess
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Caribbean Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog๐Ÿฅ‰Knowledgeable Creator
CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I much rather have coronavirus than have norovirus

I was able to stay in my cabin I was so thankful

I can't speak highly enough about the Caribbean princess's response to my illness

the grand total price for all of that four dollars and four cents

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Self-isolate immediately if you suspect norovirus
โœ“Call medical services for assistance and medication
โœ“Be prepared for severe dehydration and weight loss

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Risk of getting norovirus on a cruise โ€” Cruises are great but you are taking a little bit of a risk they're a little bit of a petri dish

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to have norovirus on a cruise ship?
QHow does the cruise ship respond to a norovirus outbreak?
QWhat does medical care cost on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

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