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

[@hlt8770]

For that coffee when you’re ready to enjoy something more than watermelon. So glad you’re better.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww....thank you HL T!

[@RobynMaybe]

as someone with severe emetophobia anxiety i’m so thankful to you for trying your best to not infect anyone els esp high risk

[@30AndAWakeUp]

it's the right thing to do for sure

[@AngieRTaylor]

KEVIN - this could be your “How I Lost 9 LBS On A Cruise 2.0” video…. Seriously - so thankful that you were so well cared for, but so sorry that you had to go thru this. Dang it, man!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, could definitely do another weight loss vid!

[@dennymagdule4372]

My wife and I are loyal Princess cruisers. Your description of all the protocols and interactions with staff only reinforces why we continue to cruise Princess. This was a very informative video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

No problem, Denny. I too love Princess and this made me like them more.

[@bevn362]

I was concerned you had gotten sick when you hadn’t posted a video. Good to hear you are much much better👏🏼. The thing is when you craved the watermelon it is rich in potassium and watermelon is a great natural electrolyte…two things that were good for your body after being sick, and even though you had been drinking water the watermelon hydrated your body. Water should be sipped when nauseous or it can cause you to throw-up. The cruise ship was excellent taking care of you, & cleaning/sanitize your cabin probably better than being at a hotel. Thanks for sharing your experience..and once again glad to hear you are on the other side of this illness.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Bev! I definitely enjoyed the watermelon.

[@Bum_Hip]

My sister was on a princess cruise a couple months ago, and had a similar experience with the virus. They prescribed her medication’s, but she wasn’t able to keep them down. So the medical staff came back and gave her a shot. That did help her, and she was finally able to get some sleep. But when she checked her charges, she was hit with a $40 fee for the shot. When she called and asked if it could be removed since she got sick on their ship, they agreed and remove the charges. Just something they keep in mind. If the charge is there, it’s possible to reason with them.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That's good to know.

[@maxineoliver7404]

Stay safe, healthy, and have a great, Labor Day weekend-haven't forgotten ya!🎉🎉🎇🎇🤗

[@30AndAWakeUp]

thanks maxine

[@kimcarr7409]

Just so you know, Tricare Overseas is who you send your bill to before filing your travel insurance claim. Takes about 3 weeks to get a payment. Also had what I now think was Norovirus on Enchanted. I ended up so sick and dehydrated, had to get an IV in medical on day 4 of my illness (along with medications). My bill was $800, but was worth every penny. I enjoyed the rest of the trip immensely. I also thought that the medical staff was great, professional and caring.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh wow! That is so good to know. And glad to know that tricare covers that!

[@jamess5154]

I knew Tricare covered overseas--as opposed to Medicare--but I never would have thought of sending them an onboard bill. Thanks for letting us all know.

[@traveler320ak7]

Agh. The absolute worst illness of all is the Noravirus!!

[@lorij1072]

It’s really rough to be that sick and so incapacitated. Sounds like the cruise line handled everything extremely well. Too bad there’s no cure for the Noro virus and a person has to just treat the symptoms. Good to hear that you’re feeling better. Take care and enjoy the rest of your time cruising 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Lori.

[@daxbonnett]

Kappy would be jealous of 8lbs in that short of time! Great recap and info. I think this is invaluable data for those worried bout cruising in a post pandemic world. :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha...just water weight....Im sure I'll gain it back after a couple visits to endless pizza! I need to start marathon training again!

[@daxbonnett]

@@30AndAWakeUp I do miss the long conversations around the burn pit and airfield. We shall catch up soon given your new adventures and my living in purgatory's porch lol

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha! Yes!

[@ohno-zx4if]

I’m glad to see the ships are full again covid was like a blessing for me. I brought 15,000 shares of carnival stocks at 6$ a share and also invested in the other major cruise ships they all double in value since i purchased them. Carnival will be a 60$ a share stock again by 2026. Keep cruising people.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very cool!

[@JudgeMental40]

Thanks for your detailed experience! The last thing we want to do on a cruise ship is to spend most of our time in the bathroom! Happy to hear Princess rose to the occasion in assistance.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Veronica

[@87411969]

I feel so bad for you. I am really glad you feel better.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you

[@dennymagdule4372]

I’m really sorry. I honestly wasn’t aware. I’m really glad you’re feeling better.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Denny.

[@jamesconway4821]

Never ever drink out of the faucet. Always make sure you have bottled water. Never walk around Barefoot on the outer decks even the slightest cut bacterial water can into your bloodstream in some cases it can even get into the pores of your skin. Carnival and princess have a horrible problem with their Drainage Systems backing up so when you think you're walking through regular water you're actually walking through sewage. Constantly wash or sanitize your hands. You have no idea what surfaces other people onboard have touched. Even after washing your hands before getting food at the buffet line you need to wash your hands after you have used the buffet line because things like tongs and trays and surfaces in the buffet line may be contaminated. If you're going to use the spa or sauna make sure you bring two towels one for wiping your face and the other one for wrapping around you. Be very careful not to let the face towel touch any other surfaces. Another very common area to come in contact with Norwalk virus is in fact the hot tubs quite frankly it's best to just avoid them altogether. Every time you open a door or touch something realize think to yourself that you may be contaminated and need to wash your hands before putting your hand to your face. Carry hand sanitizer with you do not rely on the sanitizer stations on board the ship. All too often these stations are empty and even if they are full there is still risk the chance of it being contaminated simply by touching it. Even something as simple as touching an elevator button or holding the elevator door can get you contaminated. This might all sound like paranoia but it has already been proven this is how Norwalk virus is transferred and spread so quickly on board a cruise ship.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sjnpotter3540]

How awful! I'm glad you recovered so (relatively) quickly. Norovirus is literally my biggest fear during cruising.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand that for sure.

[@KoId.]

Wait a couple hours after everyone else eats and if they don’t get sick then easy

[@michaelb1985]

My mom and dad got the norovirus too. Mom was really sick and in hospital for 2 days. Luckily she got it on the last day. That ship smelled and was terrible. Glad you are feeling better and talk soon.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Sorry to hear that and hopefully they are feeling better now.

[@joethecomputerguy1]

That's awesome they didn't force you off the ship. I saw the heat team (I called it the vomit brigade) on one cruise. We were in rough seas and a large portion of the ship was sea sick. They'd come and rope off the area clean and then more on to the next. Not a job I could do.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, nothing but respect for those folks.

[@aerotrunk]

Glad you are OK now. Take care when cruising.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

thank you

[@pams6792]

Wow, that cost is amazing. I went down to medical on Holland America and was charged two dollars per Advil pill.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

oh wow

[@shetaz905]

So glad you are feeling better. They took good care of you! The only time I have ever felt that sick was when I had a kidney infection. Ended up in the hospital with sepsis. Pure misery but recovered nicely. Wishing you smooth sailing from here on!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Sherie.

[@shetaz905]

@@30AndAWakeUp Welcome!

[@andieb3525]

So glad you are feeling better. I caught it on the Feb 26 sailing of the Ruby Princess. The crew took excellent care of me as well. I did opt for the shot rather than the pills since I couldn't keep those down. My cost was $60 for the shot and medical visits to my stateroom. It was my first cruise but due to how well the crew treated me it did not put me off cruising. I came home and booked my next 2.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I probably would have taken the shot as well if they had offered.

[@iananderson7569]

Any idea where you caught the virus? My bet is the self serve buffet… that’s if you frequent them. There was the same outbreak on the Brilliance of the Seas during the Panama Canal cruise. Glad you recovered and are feeling better.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Not sure...I took all the precautions.

[@lakishanicole3424]

Glad you’re feeling better!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you

[@maxineoliver7404]

I'm so glad that you've recovered that monster!😂🛁📦✨️👍

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Maxine.

[@danimartin818]

So glad that you were able to stay on the ship rather than having to drag yourself off! I'm facing my first longer cruise and this is my worst nightmare! Will stock up on OTC medication.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

i always bring day and night time stuff....some ibuprofen....

[@mjimenez2128]

Poor baby, I’m glad your got well.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@lifeoflucretia]

H* Kevin, I am so so sorry you were sick . What an amazing experience! Lol Have safe and blessed travels. LUCRETIA 🎉

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Lucretia! :)

[@donnakellaway2717]

So very sorry you had to go through that, but happy to hear you are doing well again. 😊😊😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Donna.

[@168tsai8]

Wow, that is less than copay even with good insurance. Glad you are feeling better as you were filming this video.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks!

[@TrainLife88]

Yikes! Your illness sounded like something far worse than Norovirus, meaning that you likely didn't have it. Norovirus usually lasts no more than 2 or 3 days. Also, Norovirus doesn't cause Diarrhea that is as severe as it sounds like you had. My thoughts are that you had some kind of food poisoning, probably Salmonella or Ecoli, both being far more serious than Norovirus. Both are very easy to fall ill with, and with the amount of people on crews ships, that is easy. In short, I think you got a horrible kind of food poisoning. Sorry you had to suffer this, and trust me, I have been through GI issues!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah, that could be

[@gennyjustdownthelane8967]

Glad you are better! Love your videos!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much, Genny! :)

[@ericaturner8504]

First time to comment but have been avidly watching your cruise journey this year. Thank-you for your honesty and I’m sure this video will help many others who may be a bit concerned of the level of care that is available on cruise ships. Hopefully this video will become one of your most popular- a little gift that keeps on giving 😜🤣

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha...i like what you did there! Thank you, Erica!

[@croberts709]

So glad you're feeling better. I feel your pain...literally. Three days into our 2017 world cruise I came down with it. It's funny that I thought it was food poisoning at first as well. Then I felt a little better before it really hit. We had Imodium and other meds so didn't need anything from the medical center. One mistake I think you made is not calling them sooner. If you didn't have Imodium or the like already it would have helped taking it earlier in your illness. I was on HAL but of course they had the hazmat guys too. It was weird having that going on in your cabin. When I was finally released from quarantine they told me they had deactivated my cruise card (and would now reactivate it) so I was on double secret quarantine and didn't even know it. Many people who have had it told me they too felt sick, then a little better (going to dinner, theater, etc) before really getting sick. That must be how it spreads so easily on a ship.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, definitely should have called earlier. And Ill be updating my own medical kit.

[@debratrani8583]

You poor thing. Glad you're doing better. It makes me want to bring a few more meds on my upcoming cruise, such as the ones you mentioned. I packed COVID tests and meds for that, but hadn't considered the Norovirus. Thanks for your story.😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Debra.

[@wayned.orcutt2243]

From someone else who has served and therefore twisted sense of humour. The way you described it was hilarious. Like a water weasel toy only dispensing vomit and diarrhea....instead of water. On a serious note my wife got the vomiting version for 24 hrs in Mexico at a resort. Needless to say she didn’t scuba for that day and took the next day off as well to recover. I was soooo happy not to get it. Stay healthy and enjoy life. 👍😎

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Ty Wayne! 👍

[@ravengurl92]

I would never step foot on a cruise because I have really bad emetophobia as a result of a very traumatic childhood experience. I had rotavirus, which a more severe form of norovirus that mostly children get. I was violently ill with both issues for 48 hours straight and got so dehydrated that I basically couldn’t even walk. So I had to be hospitalized in the icu on an IV and nasal gastric tube just to get me to stop vomiting. It was a horrible experience and has made me very afraid of vomiting and getting any stomach bug.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I understand that for sure.

[@howarddodson5451]

As a person who had neuroviris on a cruise, I really appreciated your account of this horrendous experience. My experience was on Carnival, and as a result of my illness I lost 20 pounds over the next several months during and after the cruise. As a result my A1C fell from 6.9 to 6.6 and my diet is more healthy. Hell of a way to do that, I must say. Thanks so much for the video. --HD

[@jackmac66]

I had norovirus but not cruise ship. Hospitalization required my potassium dipped to a critical low level. Not fun

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh wow! Very cool!!!!

[@kevinhancock4064]

I'm sure it's what we just had ..not cruise . Not nice ..for me I felt weak fatigued ..only niw coming to the end of it ..its not nice . Feel like death literally ..Great video .. they seem to do a fab job of looking after you I'm.imprrssed

[@cruisecrazy7066]

It's like dealing with women....Whatever works.

[@neresq]

Kevin, sorry to hear you got it, and that you had it so bad. Now I know why we were never able to meet up and share our military/law practice stories: we were each suffering with our own respective cases of noro -- because I caught it, too. My symptoms began on Wednesday morning (the 19th) after we came back aboard in Belize. The first 2 days were really rough. Like you, it started with the bowel issues, but by late night of that first night, it had progressed -- and I was also dealing with extreme dizziness, a horrible, nonstop headache, body aches, chills, fever, and then nausea and some vomiting (not nearly as much as you). Thank goodness every one in our family each had our own inside cabin, so I could safely self-quarantine. Thankfully I had also packed lots of meds to help control the symptoms: Imodium for diarrhea, Tylenol and Advil for aches and fever, Meclizine for dizziness, and Emetrol for nausea and vomiting. Like you, the only position in which I was reasonably comfortable was laying on my side in the dark, just staring at my TV and dozing in and out. My husband would periodically knock at my door to see if I needed anything, but I was feeling too sick to eat anything. All I consumed for 2 full days was sips of sodas from my minibar that I allowed to go flat. I barely slept for 3 nights. We disembarked on Saturday, and I just stayed on the sofa all weekend. I am finally feeling almost all better, but it has taken much longer than the 1-3 days they say noro usually lasts. Here's to us both feeling better and to maybe meeting up another time.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yikes! Sorry we did get to meet as well and sorry you had to go through that.

[@neresq]

@@30AndAWakeUp This was my first time ever getting it and I hope the last. Sea sickness, yes, while on landing craft in the military, but noro, never. Till now. And I hope never again.

[@mmrichards5]

Wow! That was tough! But thanks for sharing and getting into the details!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@solojenstravelandfood]

Thanks so much for your detailed experience. I liked hearing all the description of everything you went through. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like Princess is the way to go! My favorite cruise line by the way😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

No problem, Jen!

[@peggytravels793]

A friend was cruising another line several years ago and twisted her ankle while on an escorted excursion. When she got back to the ship, she saw the doctor and he prescribed her Tylenol, an ace bandage and a disposable ice bag…$75

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Interesting

[@roxanneonthemove4187]

My husband and have traveling on cruise ship for almost 20 years, we have only had norovirus once and fortunately for us, it was mild lasting only a day. We are usually pretty good about washing our hands getting back to our stateroom and before we eat. We have been on cruise ships where there was an outbreaks but have been pretty lucky. I usually carry things like Pepto Bismo and Imodium as well as OTC pain meds as some places it is hard to find pharmacy within reasonable distance of the cruise ship.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Definitely updating my medical kit for sure.

[@blindhopeDiana]

Strangely I thought about you getting norovirus just days before your post. Although small ships are more expensive, I am going to stick with them!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand for sure!

[@katsohal]

Thanks for the info, so glad to hear that you were well taken care of by Princess.I think I would have been scared that they might evacuate me. So glad you’re better!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I was thinking they might!

[@tippster2024]

Oh, no, Kevin! I missed your previous posts! I'm glad you're on the upside, but what an experience :( ! I pray you don't deal with this again. Your descriptions are awesome, btw!! lol Much love!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Teri! :)

[@lisaanderson8235]

Thank you so much for covering this topic! I've always wondered what would happen and how much it would cost if someone had norovirus or something like it on a cruise. And kudos to you for being considerate and staying away from other passengers. 👍

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Lisa.

[@HeatherRuffniteowl]

I’m a new cruiser and this happened to me after I got home. I’ve not been this sick in a really long time. I thought it was food poisoning at first too. I’m on day four and still feeling pretty horrible. Is it considered normal to happen after a cruise? Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad you were treated so well.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

no telling…you could have gotten it on the ship but it’s also common from flights…

[@HeatherRuffniteowl]

@@30AndAWakeUp oh that makes sense . Okay thanks for your input. I appreciate it!.

[@dannythemedic]

if norovirus can take u out, something wrong with u... fix the issue,

[@30AndAWakeUp]

;)

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Wow Kevin what a big deal glad you're doing much better the meds were unbelievably cheap good for you

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, I was thankful for sure.

[@susanrobles688]

Oh deer I hope you are okay I hope you have a safe trip

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you!

[@smsmyth]

Thank you for sharing, very insightful, glad you are feeling better and on the mend !

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Stephen.

[@cookshok2014]

Wonderful country 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yes

[@jakemeats5413]

Need a heat team on the USS! 😅 Glad you are better, brother. Could tell right away you had lost a few #'s. Stay safe.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah, was crazy how much weight I shed...but Im sure it's just water weight.

[@davidyoung3237]

Going back some years now on my very first cruse a 3 day trip on the now long sold off P&O pacific Dawn from Brisbane; I came down on day one in the late evening with what was clearly the starting to seasickness I was never sick but it prevented me enjoying food for the next 24h when I finely realised I needed to go to the medical centre on the afternoon of day 2 ( in hindsight I needed to see somone early on day two ) my doctors consult and maxalon tablets for the nausea must have cost me over AUD$250 but in those days my travel insurer covered everything - far better coverage than my private health insurer on land does today. The Moral of the story is that you must take out travel insurance on every trip. and if you get sick on a cruise, get help early don’t wait and hope that things will get better because they often won’t and the time your waiting and hoping is your holiday enjoyment going down the drain. David Young38 Brisbane Australia.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good point for sure

[@GG-000]

Glad you are feeling better! Thanks for being realistic about the issues we may face on cruises. Good luck.🍀

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, GG

[@craigo2142]

Hey Where you been? Missing your life. LOL

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I just dropped a vid!

[@donnakellaway2717]

Have a cruise next year, going solo. May need to rethink about going. Don’t think I would fair so well being that sick and alone. Being older.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand that for sure.

[@adriankung1625]

Hi Kevin! Glad you're over that! Sounds like a night-mare. As a Canadian, I've heard about those horrific charges if you need medical assistance, although I suspect those huge bills only apply to being in the ship's actual medical facility. Probably, the cruise lines consider Noro-virus as something of a cost of doing business, and medications, outside of the US are often much cheaper to aquire. Nonetheless, I'm glad you were treated so well. After gastro- intestinal bugs, some of the best foods to eat include greek yogurt and broccoli (probably not together tho...). The yogurt helps the lining in your digestive tract, and broccoli has been described as an intestinal/ microbial "scrubber". I've personally found both of these helpful in recovering from food-borne illness. Thanks for the great info,again! Cheers!..from North Vancouver

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the tips Adrian. Definitely do that next time

[@leoninavictoria8024]

Did you stop traveling?

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Just dropped a new vid :)

[@jonathancorcoran9427]

Congrats on hitting that 100K mark. You should upload more!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks :)

[@Nino-v7u]

Well... the only cruises I have done were FREE! I was invited by the English instructor Svetlana, for a private lunch cruise on a square rigger training ship from the former CCCP (Soviet Union). This was during the glasnost and perestroika change over from socialism to capitalism (and now fascism thanks to Putin)! The lunch was awesome. The other ship I had the pleasure of sailing on, was an old one of two seaworthy US Navy Liberty ships from WW2. Today she makes many local cruises around the San Francisco bay. My first cruise on that last ship as she is called the Jeramiah O'Brien, a steam transport ship. So. My initial 'maiden' cruise on the Jeramiah O'Brien was through her purser, who was also a member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC at our local affiliated body, the Golden Gate Pronaos. (a smaller local group of AMORC). Well this turned out to have been a nightmare for me. BTW earlier on the ship on this sailing, I did get to visit the engine room as it was open to the public. I enjoyed that as well. Later on as we had a whole host of people on board, there was absolutely NO seating whatsoever! Then if that wasn't bad enough having to sit on hard surfaces, uh, I was in the beginning of my fifth week 'tenure' of suffering from Brainerd diarrhoea. This was during the 90's. Well, back in 1983 in a small rural town called Brainerd, Minnesota (and that is a no brainerd! Ha ha!) Yeah, just had to toss that in! There was, seriously, an outbreak of many residents in Brainerd of falling ill to sudden urgent explosive watery diarrhoea. (Yes even incontinence was common)! Now, I was one of the very young as most of the 122 victims were actually elderly folk. Now, even being one of the younger persons with BD, perhaps it was not so wise to go onto this cruise. It was rare, so after cogitating on this, I might never get this opportunity again, like I decided to go for it! Well in the Bay Area as there were and so far still haven't been any outbreaks, there have been some individual sporadic cases, as it is not passed from person to person. How I wound up with it is anyone's guess. All I know is that some almost five weeks before when I first had my initial diarrhoea attack, I went and saw my doctor, and got various tests, and no etiology (causative agent) was to be found! No bacterial or viral infection, no Fungai, no parasites, nothing! My doctor and the rest of the medical staff just had no answer! Finally on two subsequent medical follow-up visits, apparently in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) there was an article on Brainerd and their outbreak of diarrhoea. The symptoms come on sudden by total unexpected surprise, and can cause incontinence, and this of course would be followed by an urgent need of a toilet. The diarrhoea attacks can happen daily (24 hour period) from 10 to 20 episodes. That is from in the neighbourhood of an hour to two hours between episodes -- day AND night! Thus fatigue would obviously come about as one's normal sleep pattern obviously would be compromised. Well being on this boat, fortunately there were plenty of heads (loos) about the ship. Only problem was no comfortable seating! At one point about 20 minutes or so before calling back to port, I spotted an EMPTY SEAT! I grabbed onto it! Only problem was if I were to get up for nature's call most likely I could lose that valuable seat! So I tried to hold on as it was close to mooring as our cruise was about to come to an end. I couldn't hold on any longer or I just knew I would wind up shitting in my WHITE pants! Well No sooner than I got out of that seat, weel.. it's sorta like this, well... it happened! I fucking shat my pants! I mean BIG TIME as this dark brown guck just shot out of me like an overactive bilge pump! NOW, that I just had this VERY embarrassing accident in front of a hoard of guests on this ship from WW2, and quite visible of what just happened, yes, I did get a few stares, and one person asked if I was alright. I just came out and told him honestly that I was suffering from a little known form of gastroenteritis call Brainerd diarrhoea. To other people it is just a shocking sight! They could simply walk away from me. I am the only person that can't do that as of course I am the one who had the diarrhoea made public -- involuntarily! I was stuck with this until alighted the ship, waited for Muni (the former name of the transport system) to get on a trolleybus and a tram without being thrown off like what just more recently happened to me on Delta Airlines on a flight from Atlanta heading for Spain (that hit the media hard! JUST GREAT)! I did manage to get back home and threw those whites off, and jumped into the shower. But as I was clean now, the diarrhoea still persisted on average of every 90 minutes or so. After five weeks of this horror show, I finally had this self-resolved. FINALLY!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

oh wow! thanks for sharing!

[@sandramayhew4443]

So glad you are feeling good again Kevin! Wow, what a medical adventure. Thanks for sharing as this is real life and can happen to any of us. Now we can rest assured there’s excellent help and know what to exact. Glad this is behind you now. Be well and thanks again!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Sandra.

[@pamelapope859]

I had Norovirus but I didn't get it on a ship. It's not fun at all. So glad your better now

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Pamela!

[@pamelapope859]

Your very welcome 🙂

[@wandadabrowski8745]

I really appreciate you sharing your story! I’ve not yet been sick on a cruise but if I was I sure hope to have the kind of support you got. It’s very reassuring to know that kind of support is there, at least on Princess. I hope you stay well going forward. Continued happy and healthy sailing!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Wanda!

[@lizkotchek928]

Just subscribed to your channel. I am so sorry you were so sick. Sounds like hell. Just want you to know that before I became disabled I was an RN. The watermelon was actually good for you. It replenished your electrolytes and kept you hydrated. Sometimes we have to listen to our bodies as they speak to what we need.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That’s good to know! Thanks Liz.

[@richardjames6459]

Hey Kevin, you encouraged and influence me to start cruising. I took six cruises from April 4th until June 28th. While onboard the last Cruise booked five more beginning October 4th. I was really enjoying your posts but see you haven't posted for 2 months. All okay? Any new posts coming soon

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I am doing well. I'll definitely do more vids in the future.

[@lienphuongnguyen9061]

@@30AndAWakeUp I

[@lienphuongnguyen9061]

I have not seen any of your vlogs the last 2 months. Are you doing OK?

[@Mikeknz78]

Sounds like in many ways you were better off on the ship than you would have been on land! Laundry service, Medical house calls, Room Service food on demand. Im a little surprised they didnt kick you off when they had the chance - you do hear stories like this. Good to hear they did the right thing. One thing you didnt cover (maybe you dont know) was it just you? or was it going around the ship?

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, it's been going around the ship for weeks now.

[@liortepper3619]

Super glad that you are ok now. Sounds like amazing service these guys gave you. Good for you and for them.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Lior.

[@gloriasanchez8263]

Hope you are better

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Gloria! I am!

[@tweetysylvestersusan501]

If y you had this virus for the majority of your trip, did Princess offer any kind of compensation for missing most of your cruise days??? And what would happen if you were due to leave the ship and you were still that sick? Would a hotel take you, if you were were actively that ill???

[@30AndAWakeUp]

No rules to booking a hotel you just have to be responsible. Lots of contactless check in’s now. As far as the ship, it’s like any other vacation package, you’re not going to get refunded due to sickness

[@divadonna5670]

Happy to hear you’re feeling much better-what a story! I’m glad that Princess took good care of you they sound amazing! It’s good to know what happens when you get sick on board now I know thanks and keep well!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Diva.

[@jonathancorcoran9427]

Where have you been man? Hope all is well! Miss your videos...

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Just dropped a new vid

[@crimlarksSteve]

I'm sure glad you made it through all right, Kevin. Allison had mentioned that you had the norovirus in one of her live videos. Sounds to me like the crew on the ship really were excellent. Good to hear that they didn't make you go through the usual customs process for the back-to-back cruisers.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I was so grateful to no have to leave the ship on turnaround day!

[@nicolecorsillo]

I’m so glad you’re feeling better! I’m an RN and got norovirus at work and I was trying to give report to another nurse so I could leave and I started throwing up right in the middle of it. Then it was pouring rain driving home so I had to smell myself all the way. I was down for 6 days!! It was awful!! When we were on Celebrity Beyond we caught Covid and had to go to medical and they gave us percogesic (like Tylenol) and charged us $50.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yikes! Bad Celebrity!

[@pleanne8376]

is that normal that they did not charge for doctors? maybe, they were scared he's going to sue them back or report them for hygiene resulting in norovirus.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Not sure to be honest

[@Patrick_Ross]

“Little bit of a risk”?! My 20 day Cruise From Hell last October saw hundreds of passengers out of the 1,200 aboard fall sick with Covid. I learned my lesson and will never again set foot on a cruise ship. Hope you’ve learned your lesson as well.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Understand. I spent my life on ships in the Navy so it won’t discourage me but I understand why it would. Thanks for watching and commenting, Patrick

[@Patrick_Ross]

@@30AndAWakeUp - you are most welcome. Navy here too (1969-73) although never set foot on a ship. Just be careful which cruise lines you decide to embark on. My Covid cruise on the Norwegian Sun would likely have not been a disaster had the staff followed CDC protocol in handling Covid cases. They were criminally negligent, in my opinion.

[@tinlizzienc]

I’m so glad you’re feeling better! I’m very impressed with how Princess handled this! I’ve had norovirus on a cruise, and it’s definitely no fun. I now always take some capsules of Activated Charcoal in my medicine bag, and take at the first sign of those bubble guts- works for food poisoning too. I also always take some electrolyte packs with me to replenish after bouts of vomiting/ diarrhea. I think that is why your body was craving the watermelon- it needed the potassium.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, definitely adjusting my little medical kit in the future.

[@lyfandeth]

PeptoBismol or Milk of Magnesia would have been far better choices than cough medicine. PB also comes in convenient dry tablet form for travelers.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah for sure...ill try to find those

[@noreenn6976]

​@@30AndAWakeUp NO, not milk of magnesia!!! It's for constipation.

[@jeanierides2232]

Watermelon is your bodies way of asking for the most hydrating food along with a hefty dose of lycopene Vit A, C and B6 great choice for recovery also has anti inflammatory properties. I am following your journeys lucky you for your adventures in cruising

[@30AndAWakeUp]

thank you for following along, Ill be back to making vids in March. had to take a break to help my mother out.

[@pleanne8376]

i remember last time i got out of carnival cruise in new york, i had diarrhea when a trip ended and needed to find a toilet through the whole walk from the port.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yikes

[@515joymon]

As a fellow recent noro recoverer, (not on a cruise ship) I FEEL YOUR PAIN! In all my 53 yrs I’ve never been as sick. I am so glad for you though that you were on a b2b cruise. Not sure you would have been able to board another ship feeling unwell. So glad you’re feeling better! 🧡

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, I am glad it happened when it happened.

[@escape2064]

I have it right now and I feel like I’m dying. Seriously!!!! Everything hurts soooooooooo BAD! How come all these new viruses keep coming out and released to the public? What the FUCK is going on with the world today?

[@KoId.]

@@escape2064norovirus is way older than you and everyone on earth

[@cathykrueger1035]

What happen to you? Where are you?

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im still roaming around! Just took a little YT break :)

[@balmskou]

What happened to you? No videos in 5 months

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I just dropped a new one!

[@sandygivens4748]

So glad you’re on the mend! And yay to Princess for being so on top of things. I wonder if you could’ve started those other meds earlier if it would’ve subsided earlier? Packing now for a cruise and I have two of the three mats you mentioned in my bag. Hope they stay there.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That is a good question. I definitely think they would have helped.

[@whiskersredwood7903]

Of course they are not going to give you a huge medical bill for getting norovirus on their cruise. That would be adding insult to injury.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

good point

[@cindym6138]

What an awful experience! A relative is a nurse and just went through this. She had to have an IV. Guessing you would have benefited from one too. Sounds like they did an excellent job taking care of you. Glad you're on the mend. Hope you're able to find the guys who cleaned your room.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you, Cindy. Yeah and IV would have been great.

[@SoloCruising]

My experience is going to medical. I had princess protection I thought would cover the bill, but princess insurance required me to file a claim with my insurance first; my insurance covered the total cost minus $20. After months the claim was final and I received a $20 check from princess insurance to cover the balance. Great videos, it’s better to phone medical and ask for assistance. My medical bag has pills for everything I can think of and the anti- everything 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I need to update my med bag!!!

[@erimator17]

The common cold? Cool. The Flu? It’s okay. Corona? Fine with me. But NOROVIRUS?! I can’t. 😬

[@30AndAWakeUp]

it's a tough one

[@erimator17]

@@30AndAWakeUp It is. I try to avoid it as much as possible

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

Wow! So sorry you went through all that. I’ve had the Norovirus a couple of times and I agree with you! Covid has been easier for me too! Hopefully you’ll be good from here on out! I’m looking forward to the end of the school year so I can keep up with you a bit better!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks guys!

[@cruisecrazy7066]

How much did you tip the "Barf Boys"?

[@30AndAWakeUp]

a pretty penny

[@vivalaketo5617]

Miss your videos! I hope your break is going well. Looking forward to your return. Your videos are very well done and informative. I always look forward to watching them.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks! I am doing well! :)

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Glad you are better good ad for Imodium and pepto

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Definitely!

[@jmb1101]

I appreciate your candor but you can get sick anywhere. You have less chance of catching a gastrointestinal illness on a ship than at many places you're likely to visit on land. The CDC estimates only about 1% of all annual U.S. norovirus cases happen on cruise ships - so referring to ships as Petri dishes may not be accurate.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

agree 100%

[@beccacarrillo]

I was horrendously sick when I was pregnant...and my husband's grandmother told me to eat watermelon. I thought it was an "old wives' tale", but I was willing to do anything so I tried it. It worked! Watermelon and ginger snap cookies lessened my symptoms enough to get me through several months of nausea. I saw a comment below about why watermelon was helpful. Apparently, the old wives' tale was based on science. :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I'll try that next time!

[@erimator17]

This is why we need the elders.

[@DaveCrisp41]

Very interesting. Glad you've recovered. Just for comparison, my spouse (who fits in the elderly group) caught cold on a back-to-back on Princess this past spring. Tons of people were coughing and our masks didn't help apparently. The cough worsened till she could hardly move around, bent over coughing every couple of minutes, coughing up a lot and finally went to the med center where they did a a great job, but told us initially $160. When finished the four meds alone (one an antibiotic) totalled $123 and with the xray, COVID test, blood tests, doctor's exam which diagnosed 'mild' pneumonia, etc., the total came to just about $1000 USD ($1400 Canadian). She recovered in about a week, except for the cracked ribs from coughing that took 2 months. Thankfully we had insurance. My advice would still be to call the med center sooner rather than later.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great advice!

[@LivingwithBella]

Man im really sorry that you went through that during your cruise, im on day 4 and i can hardly sleep, have stomach pain, been to the bathroom over a thousand times, there is a day i will feel perfectly fine than the follow day im back to being sick again, all my life i have been sick on and off but OMG THIS IS THE MOTHER LOAD

[@30AndAWakeUp]

on no…sorry to hear that. I hope you get better soon.

[@joaquinfernandez8910]

Why would you use Dayquil or NyQuil for gastrointestinal symptoms? Those medications are for nasal congestion and cough...

[@30AndAWakeUp]

great point

[@stevenponte6655]

wow what a crazy experience. I once got really sick traveling in India. I thought it was something I ate, but after watching this, it sounds exactly what I had!!! I was out for 6 days, I think I lost 6kgs! At one point i thought i had cholera! In the end it took me about 2-3 weeks to feel normal again. I am glad the ship took such good care of you. Curious what would have happened if you had to disembark on the saturday

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah, I still don’t feel normal.

[@AnonymousBloke]

Now you’re cruising… The “floating Petri dish” description is spot-on.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha...yeah...right of passage