TIPS FOR HEALTHY CRUISING

Having a healthy cruise is in the fore front of most cruise passengers’ thoughts these days. And there is plenty out there to be wary of, from the swine flu and norovirus to bad food hygiene and food poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer some sage advice on the topic.

1: If you fall sick before the voyage, rather than taking your cruise and possibly infecting everyone else, contact the cruise line and ask about your options such as as alternate cruise dates, credits etc.

We have all learned not to go to work when we’re ill - the same applies to going on vacation.

2: While on the cruise, wash your hands frequently and especially after using the toilet and before eating or smoking.

3: Visiting ports, be aware of general food service cleanliness and avoid eating or drinking anything that looks risky.

This is particularly true for street vendors in tropical climates. Their offerings may look tempting and exotic, but there’s nothing exotic about being ill.

4: If you fall sick during the voyage, visit the ship’s medical facility and follow the recommendations.