Seasickness, otherwise known as motion sickness, can end the enjoyment of your cruise quicker than you might think. For some cruisers, even the slightest motion of the ship can bring on the undesirable symptoms of seasickness. Malaise, nausea, vomit, and headaches are never positively associated with a cruise, but can be the symptoms of seasickness. Luckily, […]
Norovirus has become an infectious topic lately throughout the news and media. Many news outlets have led their viewers to believe that the norovirus is a dangerous virus only found aboard cruise ships. This misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. To help break down the half truths and to share some helpful information, Cruise […]
Almost three weeks have passed since Grand Turk has had a cruise ship visit, and it’s all thanks to a nasty outbreak of norovirus in the cruise center. As stated in an earlier article of mine, “A recent surge in norovirus-like illnesses have been reported on cruise ships that have recently called in the island nation of […]
A recent surge in norovirus-like illnesses have been reported on cruise ships that have recently called in the island nation of Grand Turk. Guests on the recent cruises have reported symptoms only after calling in Grand Turk. Carnival Cruise Lines, which operates the Grand Turk Cruise Center, has decided to close the port in order to investigate […]
On December 22nd the Queen Mary 2 was sailing about 110 miles off the coast of North Carolina near Nag’s Head. A passenger was suffering from severe abdominal pains, and she was quickly med-evaced from the ship by the U.S. Coast Guard and is currently being treated in a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The following video […]
The Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) report that 118 of the 2,730 passengers aboard the Celebrity Solsticecruise ship have reported to the ship’s medical facility with vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. The Solstice is currently on a 14 day cruise and will return to Fort Lauderdale on December 11, 2011. Pursuant to the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, environmental health officers and an epidemiologist will board […]