A norovirus outbreak on the Star Princess cruise ship has affected over 150 individuals, prompting the CDC to monitor the situation. The cruise line has implemented extensive sanitation measures and isolated affected individuals. This incident reflects a broader trend, with multiple gastrointestinal illness outbreaks reported on cruise ships this year.
A recent norovirus outbreak aboard Holland America Line’s Rotterdam cruise ship affected nearly 90 individuals, including both passengers and crew. Symptoms primarily included gastrointestinal issues like vomiting and diarrhea. The cruise line notified the CDC, which confirmed the outbreak, prompting enhanced cleaning and isolation measures to contain the situation.
Over 100 passengers and crew aboard the AIDAdiva cruise ship have reported illness from a norovirus outbreak. The CDC confirmed 95 passengers and six crew members experienced symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. In response, crew members implemented strict infection control measures, including enhanced hygiene protocols and isolation of affected individuals.
A norovirus outbreak on the Oceania Insignia cruise ship has affected over 70 passengers, with 74 reporting symptoms during the journey. The cruise, which began on October 16, has implemented CDC-approved health protocols, intensifying cleaning efforts and isolating those affected. The outbreak highlights the challenges of controlling norovirus in close quarters.
A norovirus outbreak has impacted passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas, with 71 out of 1,874 affected since the voyage began on September 19. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC is monitoring the situation, while the cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and isolated those ill.
Over 140 individuals aboard the Royal Caribbean ship Navigator of the Seas fell ill during a cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico, as reported by the CDC. Symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting. In response, Royal Caribbean intensified cleaning and isolated affected passengers while the CDC investigates the outbreak’s cause.
More than 230 passengers and crew on a luxury cruise from England to the Eastern Caribbean were affected by a norovirus outbreak. The Queen Mary 2, Cunard’s flagship liner, isolated 224 passengers and 17 crew members with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. The C.D.C. is monitoring the situation and implementing sanitizing measures.
Two recent outbreaks of norovirus on Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruises ships have left over 200 crew members and passengers feeling ill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 183 out of 2,853 guests and 14 out of 1,232 crew members on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 experienced symptoms of the virus.
Eighty-eight individuals aboard Holland America’s Eurodam cruise ship in the Caribbean were affected by a norovirus outbreak, marking the fifth incident since December. Symptoms included vomiting and diarrhea. The crew quickly implemented increased cleaning measures and isolated affected passengers. The Vessel Sanitation Program is monitoring outbreaks across cruise lines.
Nearly 120 individuals aboard Holland America’s ms Rotterdam have reported norovirus symptoms during a 12-night Panama Canal cruise. With 107 passengers and 12 crew members affected, enhanced cleaning protocols have been implemented. This outbreak is one of seven tracked by the CDC in 2025, highlighting ongoing public health concerns in cruising.
The most recent sailing of Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess reported 70 cases of norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. Despite the outbreak, the ship continued its voyage from Singapore to Long Beach, California, implementing increased disinfection measures. This is one of several norovirus outbreaks reported on cruise ships in 2024.
A recent outbreak of Norovirus on Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess affected dozens of passengers and crew during a month-long journey from Singapore to Los Angeles. The CDC confirmed the outbreak, with 55 passengers and 15 crew members reporting symptoms. Princess Cruises implemented increased cleaning and disinfection procedures to control the spread.
