Bedbugs on the Magic

[dreamer17555]

Does anyone know how DCL goes about treating bedbugs on the ship? There is a Reddit post about a current cruiser on the Magic who is experiencing bedbugs and others have chimed in that bedbugs were also seen on their July 6 sailing on the Magic (6th floor both times).

As someone who is set to sail the Magic in the beginning of September on the 6th floor let’s just say I’m already itchy and I would love to hear how DCL deals with this issue. I’m sure it can’t be the first time.

 

[yowcruiser]

Not specific to DCL, but from a Cruise Critic post. How to deal with them should be fairly standard from an industry perspective

What do cruise ships do to prevent bed bug infestations?​

"Carnival has a dedicated team of specially trained personnel who conduct weekly inspections of every cabin. Inspections cover not only stateroom beds but also curtains, carpeting and other areas," says Gulliksen. Likewise, Royal Caribbean washes all bedding at 155 degrees, a recognized practice that helps prevent bed bugs.

What do cruise ships do to prevent the spread of bed bugs once onboard?​

Royal Caribbean has procedures in place to eliminate bed bugs if they're found onboard, including fumigating, deep cleaning and replacing various soft goods.

Gulliksen says Carnival Cruise Line has a dedicated team of specially trained personnel who monitor and eliminate any pest issues onboard. If pest issues are identified, the stateroom and the passengers' luggage and belongings are all fully inspected. The passengers' clothes and luggage are sent to be laundered without charge, and all linens are changed.

Steaming, fumigation and treatment is scheduled, and re-inspections of the stateroom are scheduled throughout the cruise and for the next three months, with follow-up treatments as needed. On embarkation day, the stateroom, adjacent staterooms and corridor are all treated.