Worried about getting sick on your first cruise?

Worried about getting sick on your first Royal Caribbean cruise? A few simple habits can make a big difference. * Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating * Use hand sanitizer as a backup, not a replacement for handwashing * Be mindful of high-touch surfaces like elevator buttons, railings, door handles, and buffet utensils * Wash or sanitize your hands again after using shared buffet tongs * Consider wiping down high-touch areas in your stateroom when you arrive * Take the stairs sometimes instead of crowded elevators if that works for you * Pack a small medicine kit with things you may need, like pain reliever, motion sickness medicine, stomach medicine, allergy medicine, electrolyte packets, Band-Aids, and a thermometer * If you do develop vomiting or diarrhea onboard, contact the ship’s medical center and avoid shared dining and activity areas You can absolutely bring Germ-X, but for illnesses like norovirus, soap and water is still the better defense. #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips #FirstCruise #CruiseHealth #CruisePacking