Norovirus

I am at a loss to understand why some cruisers don't wash their hands at the doorway dispenser. My wife is a retired nurse, and she specialised in infection control. I guess we can hope that the noroviris doesn't show its ugly head on our next cruise.

I agree whole heartedly. But, with the introduction of "The Pantry" the chance of these filthy creatures handling the food is greatly reduced.

 

We've just returned from a 10 day cruise on the Jewel, and can't praise this change highly enough. We actually found we ate less than the last time on the Pearl with the industrial cafeteria.

Maybe the sanitiser plays up with their skin so they just wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water.

I am at a loss to understand why some cruisers don't wash their hands at the doorway dispenser. My wife is a retired nurse, and she specialised in infection control. I guess we can hope that the noroviris doesn't show its ugly head on our next cruise.

I avoid the doorway dispenser as I don't like cleanser left on my skin, but will wash my hands aggressively with soap and water throughout the cruise and especially before entering dining areas. I use the paper drying towel to open the restroom door.

 

My observations....

• cruise ships have people from variety of nationalities with different hygiene standards.
  
• some countries with little water will use less water for conservation reasons. I'm with soap and water for a full minute but I see many others with a tiny sprinkle. Yah I can see some people upset at me how long I spend in the sink with a line behind me... some exit without washing in protest. Eewww.... I'm not touching that door knob.
  
• some countries don't believe in soap.... especially when the waste water is used to irrigate crops.
  
• as we age... soap can strip protective oils on the skin causing dryness. Not an issue with humid locations, but will be issue in dry climates.
  

Mobile100 - I agree about the pantry reducing the chance of getting the virus. We were taken by the fact cruisers were served the dish/food by someone 'behind the counter' & not passengers reaching through to get it.

 

Unfortunately, we still have the problem with people criss crossing to get food from different outlets, & almost colliding whilst holding their plate of of food.

 

Another issue I found at the pantry was there seemed to be a lack of seating, both table/ chairs as well as high stools. We didn't like sitting at high stools having breakfast/lunch. Next time we will give the feed trough the flick & have more meals(breakfast/lunch) in waterfront restaurant.

 

One place we did enjoy was 'oasis' at the rear of the ship, hardly used by anyone, friendly bar staff, & very enjoyable late afternoon having a cocktail.

I should have also mentioned, we are both looking forward to cruising on one of new P&o ships, aria or Eden, in fact there is a cruise that appeals to us - it starts & finishes in singapore. It visits Krabi, Phuket, Langkawi, & Sabang.