Portland unveils first ever alert system for cruise ship outbreaks
Residents of Portland can now be notified should an infectious disease outbreak take place on a cruise ship bound for the city’s harbor. (more…)
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Cruise ship reports its fourth outbreak of stomach illness this year after recent docking in Juneau
A small cruise ship traveling through Southeast Alaska has reported outbreaks of a gastrointestinal illness on two back-to-back voyages this month. On one of the sailings, nearly a third of the passengers got sick. (more…)
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Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway
Health officials have reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard an Alaska cruise ship, marking the vessel’s third stomach bug outbreak in about two months. (more…)
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Massive cruise battered by fresh outbreak of vile illness — days after California incident
A cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers docked in Alaska Monday despite being hit by its second consecutive outbreak of a nasty stomach illness. (more…)
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CDC reports two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska had norovirus outbreaks in June
Two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska have reported norovirus outbreaks in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Cruise ship faces second norovirus outbreak in a month, 20 people sick
A second norovirus outbreak in about a month sickened nearly 20 passengers aboard a National Geographic-Lindblad Alaska cruise. (more…)
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Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in SF hit by norovirus outbreak
A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship ends deadly voyage
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus ended its voyage by docking in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. (more…)
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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim the growing popularity of vacation cruises, according to industry representatives and travel experts. (more…)
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Doctors warn deadly hantavirus could spread through Britain’s sewers
One specialist warned that ‘all hell could break loose’ if sewer-dwelling rats contract the disease from infected Britons. (more…)
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert. (more…)
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Cruise ships are perfect breeding ground for viruses, but we can’t get enough
Buffets and shared spaces help make cruise ships ideal places for viruses to flourish, disease experts say. Still, Americans are booking cruises in record numbers. (more…)
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France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak
Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed off the ship in the French port city of Bordeaux, while authorities confirmed the cause of the outbreak is norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily. (more…)
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1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
As many as 1,700 passengers are being held on board a cruise ship in southwest France, after dozens of cases of possible gastroenteritis on board. (more…)
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Hundreds quarantine on cruise as passenger dies following gastroenteritis outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship known as the Ambition have been confined in Bordeaux as an elderly passenger died following a gastroenteritis outbreak. (more…)
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Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to their respective countries in a process overseen by global health officials and expected to last until Monday. (more…)
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More than 110 people sick in Princess cruise norovirus outbreak
More than 110 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship. (more…)
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South Africa at centre of international response to cruise ship virus outbreak
South African health authorities have become central to the international response to the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, as officials work alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and overseas agencies to contain the spread of the rare virus. (more…)
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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations. (more…)
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Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US
Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in region. (more…)
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South African authorities continue contact tracing following cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship off West Africa has escalated, with additional cases identified and further medical evacuations under consideration. (more…)
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Press update: timeline of the medical situation on board the m/v Hondius (4 May 2026, 13:30 PM CET)
Oceanwide Expeditions is still dealing with a serious medical situation on board the m/v Hondius, which is currently off the coast of Cape Verde. (more…)
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Operational Update: Medical Situation Aboard m/v Hondius
Oceanwide Expeditions is currently managing a serious medical situation on board the vessel m/v Hondius, located off the coast of Cape Verde. (more…)
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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. (more…)
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Think cruises are gross? CDC scored these ships 100 on sanitation
Ships across major cruise lines earned perfect inspection scores from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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More than 150 guests, crew sick in Princess cruise norovirus outbreak
A gastrointestinal virus outbreak on Star Princess prompted enhanced sanitation as the ship sails the Caribbean. (more…)
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These Are The Cruise Lines With The Cleanest Ships According To A New Study
In addition to spacious rooms, abundant dining options, and other cruise perks, cleanliness is important when it comes to deciding where you want to relax while you’re out at sea. (more…)
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Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship
Nearly 80 people fell ill with a suspected norovirus outbreak on a major cruise ship in February. (more…)
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Federal Government inspectors board Carnival Cruise ship in Darwin following whistleblower reports
Federal Government Inspectors Board Carnival Cruise Ship in Darwin Following Whistleblower Reports of Crew Skin Disease, Unsafe Drinking Water and being Forced to Work While Sick. (more…)
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Regent Seven Seas reports stomach flu aboard Seven Seas Voyager in Cape Town
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed that a small number of guests aboard Seven Seas Voyager reported symptoms of stomach flu when the vessel docked in Cape Town earlier this week, prompting the activation of onboard health protocols and heightened sanitation measures. (more…)
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Nearly 90 people sick in Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak
Nearly 90 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak during a Holland America Line cruise. (more…)
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Why Australia’s new centre for disease control should cover cruise ship outbreaks
On January 1 this year, Australia launched its new Australian Centre for Disease Control, which will be a national agency to strengthen public health preparedness. (more…)
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Over 100 People Got Sick on a Celebrity Cruise, the Cause Is Still a Mystery
A Christmas cruise can be an amazing getaway not only to enjoy all the amenities and relaxation of a typical cruise, but also to experience the magic of the holiday season in a unique and memorable way without all the seasonal stress. (more…)
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CDC Reports Norovirus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship Scheduled to Visit Santa Barbara on Thursday
A cruise ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on Thursday following a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating the ship experienced a norovirus outbreak last week. (more…)
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Cruise ships are seeing a record year for outbreaks
Cruise ships are seeing a record year for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses. So far, there have been 20 outbreaks on the vessels, mostly of norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
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Norovirus outbreak sickens 75 on cruise ship bound for Boston
A cruise ship headed from Canada to Boston has reported a norovirus outbreak that sickened 75 people on board. (more…)
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CDC reports 19th cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, affecting passengers and crew
Medical expert says washing hands with soap and water works better than alcohol sanitizers for prevention. (more…)
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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens More Than 70 Passengers and Crew on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
The outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas was reported on Sunday, Sept. 28. (more…)
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More than 140 sickened on Royal Caribbean cruise
A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise sickened more than 140 people earlier this month, according to a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean shares new warning for cruise line passengers. The cruise line is keeping its passengers informed and working to protect their health
These days, most people understand the general risk of illness that comes with bringing a large number of people together into a semi-enclosed space like a cruise ship. (more…)
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