Reality: According to statistics from the CDC and the Cruise Line International Association, you have about a 1 in 12,000 chance of picking up a norovirus aboard a cruise ship (compared to a 1 in 15 chance on land).

But better safe than sorry we say, so Azamara has a few additional procedures in place to help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. Our crew uses a 'fist-bump' rather than a more traditional handshake to greet passengers. This allows our crew to still provide a friendly greeting while at the same time limiting the spread of germs and bacteria.

Another way we work to maintain high standards of hygiene is through serving guests from the buffet on the first day of the cruise. This ensures that guests have less contact with the buffet and dining areas, further limiting the spread of germs and bacteria.

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