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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

Hope for Stranded Cruise Passengers as Spain Agrees to Receive Hantavirus-Hit Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Spain’s Canary Islands are preparing to welcome MV Hondius, which is currently in the midst of a hantavirus outbreak.
Cruise News

Cruise Line Details Hantavirus Timeline as Passengers Still Wait to Disembark

Melissa Mayntz -
More details about the suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Hondius have been released, including considerations for next steps.
Cruise News

Three Passengers Dead in Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
Three deaths have been reported from the polar expedition ship Hondius, with one hantavirus case confirmed.
Celebrity Cruises News

Here’s Why Celebrity Summit Guests Were Told Not to Show Up Early

Catie Kovelman -
Celebrity Summit delayed embarkation ahead of its April 30th voyage to deeply sanitize the ship following GI illness reports.
Costa Cruises News

Multiple Passengers Fall Ill on Two Cruise Ships in Separate Outbreaks

Lissa Poirot -
Passengers aboard Costa Toscana in the Mediterranean and Oceania Insignia in the Caribbean have been alerted to gastrointestinal illness cases during their voyages.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Settles with States Over COVID Sales Tactics

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line settles with multiple states over misleading COVID‑era cruise marketing, agreeing to new rules after issuing more than $3 billion in refunds.
Disney Cruise Line News

Authorities Investigate Gastro Cases on Disney Adventure Cruise

Melissa Mayntz -
Several cases of gastrointestinal illness have been reported aboard Disney Adventure, but is it really an outbreak to be concerned about?
Princess Cruises News

Sickness Sweeps Through Guests and Crew on Newest Princess Cruises Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Hundreds of guests onboard Star Princess have contracted norovirus in the young cruise ship’s first ever illness outbreak.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: New Cruise Ships, Passengers Get Sick, and More

Donna Tunney -
Catch up on the biggest cruise news: Norwegian Luna delivered, Disney Adventure christened, NCL's drink package reversal, and more.
Port News

CDC Issues Global Polio Travel Warning, Cruise Regions Included

Lissa Poirot -
The CDC warns that poliovirus is circulating in over 30 countries, including major cruise destinations, urging travelers to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
Holland America Line News

Officials Board Cruise Ship in Hong Kong After 76 People Get Sick

Melissa Mayntz -
A norovirus outbreak is now confirmed aboard Westerdam on a 28-night Asia cruise itinerary from Tokyo, with more than 70 cases.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Encore Guests Alerted Due to Disease Investigation From Past Cruise

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line is contacting guests about possible Legionnaires' disease exposure from a December 2025 Norwegian Encore sailing.
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