Norovirus on Cruise Ships: 7 Things We Do in the First 5 Minutes On Board
Norovirus cruise ship outbreaks are dominating the news — but after 40+ cruises, including two where the ship before us had a norovirus outbreak, the worst we've ever caught is a head cold. As former Chemical Engineers, here's exactly how we disinfect a cruise cabin for norovirus (and other viruses) in under 5 minutes the moment we step on board. In this video we'll show you: ✅ The 7 surfaces in your cabin most travelers forget (the phone and remote are filthy) ✅ Our 5-minute bathroom routine ✅ The buffet, stairs, and bathroom-door tricks that keep us healthy on every cruise Whether you're heading on your first cruise or your fiftieth, this is the same routine we use on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess, and every line in between. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Why we disinfect every cruise cabin 0:44 Disinfecting the cabin (phone, remote, light switches) 2:56 Disinfecting the bathroom 4:12 Our expert tips: buffets, stairs & hand sanitizer hacks 🛡️ GEAR WE TRUST ON EVERY CRUISE 🎒 OONO Travel Backpack (save 10% with code "a_cruising_good_time") → https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time ✈️ Our Amazon Travel Gear list → https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c 🌍 Book port excursions on Viator → https://vi.me/BRRJd 📺 WATCH NEXT ▶️ How to see Dublin https://youtu.be/DHlWe3caLX0?si=yxxyvFuJbIbhm1gB ▶️ Our Alaska Playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94vlu75SoQ3l9ZvqwJPyZ7fcwsKLP8HB&si=MCrxtnuai5o1CfV5 👋 We're Jeff & Becky — 40+ cruises, 70+ ports, 60+ countries. New cruise smart-money guides every week. Hit subscribe and ring the bell so you don't miss next week's video. #NorovirusCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseShipOutbreak #CruiseSafety #DisinfectCruiseCabin © A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026