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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.

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.
Cruise News

Illness Disrupts Cruise as Ship Implements Enhanced Safety Steps

Melissa Mayntz -
A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard Seven Seas Mariner is the first reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2026.
Cruise News

Hundreds Sickened in Gastro Outbreak on UK-Based Cruise Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Around 200 guests became sick with gastrointestinal symptoms while sailing to the Norwegian Fjords onboard Fred Olsen’s Balmoral.
Holland America Line News

CDC Confirms Outbreak Hits Over 80 People on Holland America’s Rotterdam

Melissa Mayntz -
Yet another norovirus outbreak has been reported aboard Rotterdam, causing a slight delay to embarkation for extra sanitizing.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Mom and Child Rescued, Outbreak, New Pier, and More

Donna Tunney -
Cruise Hive has you covered with more news from the past week including on Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, NCL, and more!
Cruise News

Cruise Ship Outbreaks are On the Rise – Should Cruisers Worry?

Catie Kovelman -
More cruise ship outbreaks were reported in 2025 than in the past two years, but cruisers shouldn’t be too worried just yet.
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