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Cruise Outbreaks

Stay informed on cruise ship outbreaks, including norovirus, flu, and other illnesses reported onboard. This hub highlights health‑related incidents and their impact on passengers and itineraries.

Cruise News

Outbreak Continues on Same Ship With Fourth CDC Report

Melissa Mayntz -
An illness outbreak continues aboard National Geographic Sea Bird with a fourth report to the CDC and passenger operations now paused.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Takes Illness Precautions for Alaska Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Extra sanitation is now in effect on MSC Poesia following several reported gastrointestinal cases, but it is not yet a full outbreak.
Cruise News

Same Alaska Cruise Ship Hit By a Third Outbreak in 2026

Calvin Musquez -
Another outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has been reported aboard National Geographic Sea Bird, following two earlier outbreaks in 2026.
Princess Cruises News

Ruby Princess Battles New Illness Cases on Sailing Right After Outbreak

Melissa Mayntz -
More gastrointestinal illness cases are now reported aboard Ruby Princess, though not enough to require an official report to the CDC.
Princess Cruises News

Ruby Princess Passengers Face Boarding Delay Due to Deep Cleaning

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests are boarding Ruby Princess later than expected on July 2 to permit time for deep cleaning following the recent norovirus outbreak.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruise Ship Hit by Outbreak as 125 Fall Ill on Alaska Voyage

Melissa Mayntz -
A norovirus outbreak is confirmed aboard Ruby Princess with 125 total cases reported during the 20-night cruise.
Port News

CDC Investigates Repeated Norovirus Illnesses on Alaska Cruise Ship

Lissa Poirot -
The CDC sent investigators aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird after illnesses continued across multiple Alaska voyages.
Cunard News

Cunard Postpones Southampton Boarding for Unexpected Deep Cleaning

Lissa Poirot -
Cunard has delayed embarkation for Queen Anne’s June 21, 2026, sailing from Southampton, UK, citing the need for enhanced cleaning measures.
Princess Cruises News

Illness Among Guests Triggers Full Stateroom Deep Clean Across Princess Cruise Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
An illness outbreak on Ruby Princess is leading to enhanced deep cleaning, including sanitizing all individuals' staterooms onboard.
Carnival Cruise News

How Carnival Breeze Is Bouncing Back After Its Worst CDC Inspection Score

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze has already corrected many of the issues that nearly caused the ship to fail a recent CDC sanitation inspection.
Cruise News

Outbreak Affects 12 People on US-Flagged Cruise Ship in Alaska

Lissa Poirot -
Nine passengers and three crew members reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness on a recent sailing on National Geographic Sea Bird in Alaska.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Breeze Narrowly Avoids Failing CDC Health Inspection

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze scored just one point above failing a recent CDC inspection, but should cruise guests be concerned?
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