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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.

Celebrity Cruises News

Over 100 People Got Sick on a Celebrity Cruise, the Cause Is Still a Mystery

Melissa Mayntz -
A Christmas cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse was less than merry with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported.
Cruise News

Passengers and Crew Become Sick Aboard Carnival-Owned World Cruise

Melissa Mayntz -
A norovirus outbreak with 101 cases so far has been reported onboard AIDAdiva during the ship's 133-night world cruise.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Bedbugs, NCL Changes Mind, Thanksgiving, and More

Donna Tunney -
Some big cruise news stories from Cruise Hive over the past week, with bedbugs on Carnival, NCL's Free at Sea, Thanksgiving menus, and more!
Staying Safe

Think Cruise Ships Are Floating Petri Dishes? These 12 Facts Say Otherwise

Emrys Thakkar -
Think cruise ships are floating petri dishes? Think again. Here are 12 reasons why cruising is cleaner, safer, and smarter than the myths suggest.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Cruise Line Issues Cautionary Disease Notice to Current and Past Guests

Donna Tunney -
Norwegian Epic guests warned of possible Legionnaires’ disease exposure. CDC investigates as cruise line urges medical vigilance.
Cruise News

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Oceania Ship, Dozens Ill

Lissa Poirot -
Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Insignia reports 74 sick passengers and one crew member during 10-day Caribbean itinerary.
Royal Caribbean News

Outbreak Worsens Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship as Voyage Comes to an End

Melissa Mayntz -
Additional cases of norovirus have been reported aboard Serenade of the Seas now that the ship has docked in Miami.
Royal Caribbean News

Over 70 Guests Fall Ill in Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship

Catie Kovelman -
A norovirus outbreak that has sickened 72 people onboard Serenade of the Seas is being monitored by the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program.
Cruise News

Second Silversea Ship Hit With Gastrointestinal Illness Among Guests

Catie Kovelman -
Future guests of Silversea Cruises' Silver Dawn have been alerted to a gastrointestinal outbreak onboard and given the option to reschedule.
Cruise News

Illness Precautions Activated on Cruise Ship After Guests Fall Sick

Melissa Mayntz -
A gastrointestinal outbreak has been noted on Silver Muse, though exact numbers and the cause of the illness have not been confirmed.
Cruise News

There Have Been 18 Outbreaks in 2025: Should Cruisers Worry?

Catie Kovelman -
There have been 18 outbreaks on cruise ships in 2025, but cruise guests still shouldn’t be too worried about getting sick.
Royal Caribbean News

CDC Investigates Outbreak on Popular Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Skyler Wolpert -
For the 18th time in 2025, an outbreak has been reported on a cruise ship. The only issue is, the cause has yet to be found.
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