[Charliewool]

Originally Posted by ford71V8

We did a Vanuatu / Noumea cruise many years ago and I still think it was one of our best holidays. I remember thinking how relaxed I was and realising I was only one 1/4 into the trip. I normally take a few days to get into holiday mode and leave work behind, so this was a great feeling.
Norovirus went thru the boat though and while we avoided it for the trip, I got the bug just as we were departing.....was a long flight back home but I still recommend a cruise holiday, just be sure to wash your hands a lot!

Very true that... (about Norovirus and washing hands with antiseptic gel)
Carnival... who also own P&O and Princess are the slackest for this... Years ago, every eatery had a crew member stationed at entrances with bottles of antiseptic gel and making sure you used the stuff...
Last time I was on a Carnival owned ship, It was more an “honour system”... And half the passengers ignoring the provided gel.
Royal Caribbean (who also own Celebrity Cruises) seem to take it more seriously... Celebrity ships even having infrared sensing toilet doors and taps etc, so no touchies...