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Q: Just wondered if anyone has been on the Mercury recently as i have read there have been several outbreaks of norovirus on board, has anyone experienced this or has it now cleared up? as we are going next week. Many thanks. 4 answers
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Submitted by: Pestell, Bournemouth - United Kingdom on 1st Apr 2010
Subject: Celebrity Cruises Mercury Health & safety
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Answer by Rosemary, Redhill (02 Apr 10 12:58) to a QUESTION by Pestell (01 Apr 10 21:59)
We travelled on the Mercury on the delayed cruise that should have left Charleston on 19/03/10 but eventually left on 21/03/10 - the staff on board worked continually to keep this ship santitised and on our trip I think only 6 people got the virus.
Question by Pestell, Bournemouth (02 Apr 10 13:12) about an ANSWER by Rosemary (02 Apr 10 12:58)
Thank you for your answer, I am not so worried now. Did you enjoy your cruise despite the delay? First time on Celebrity for us.
Answer by Poulson, Bournemouth (02 Apr 10 17:14) to a QUESTION by Pestell (02 Apr 10 13:12)
Hi Sandra,is that you?! This is Lesley! We sailed on Mercury for our first cruise two years ago, to Alaska and thoroughly enjoyed it! We did read on reviews that it was looking a bit shabby in places but we didnt see any evidence of that. The staff were friendly and the food was lovely. We had no complaints at all and they were Sailed on Celebrity Infinity last year and enjoyed that but felt it wasnt as good as Mercury, despite Mercury being smaller and older, maybe thats its charm. Hope you have a great time. We trying the new P&O Azura in May. Safe sailing all!
Question by Pestell, Bournemouth (02 Apr 10 20:37) about an ANSWER by Poulson (02 Apr 10 17:14)
Hi Lesley, Yes!, I knew you did Celebrity but wasn't sure what ship. We are doing Oceana again in July for eldest Son's 'honeymoon' (Just another excuse to do a big family cruise), and the Solstice in October. Hope you have a lovely time on Azura, speak soon, luv Sandra.