Updates Regarding Recent Cruise Ship Health Incidents

Recent reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate a gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird during a late-May voyage in Alaska. The incident affected 12 people in total, including nine passengers and Read More …

Hantavirus Update: Global Cooperation Ensures Safe Return For Travelers

The international travel community is demonstrating incredible resilience and coordination as a carefully managed evacuation operation concludes for the MV Hondius. After a rare hantavirus outbreak was identified during a transatlantic journey from South America, the vessel arrived at Tenerife Read More …

Recent Improvements in Cruise Ship Sanitation

The cruise industry has seen a substantial improvement in health outcomes during the first two months of 2026, marking a significant departure from previous years. According to recent data, illness outbreaks on cruise vessels have decreased by 88% compared to Read More …

Cleanest Cruise Ships Offer You Perfect Vacations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides travelers with peace of mind through its rigorous Vessel Sanitation Program, ensuring that cruise vacations remain a healthy and high-quality experience. By evaluating essential areas such as food safety, water systems, Read More …

Luxury Cruise Line Prioritizes Wellness At Sea

A total of 27 individuals reported gastrointestinal symptoms during a recent voyage aboard the Regent Seven Seas Cruises vessel, Seven Seas Mariner. According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the affected group included 21 passengers Read More …

Holland America Sanitizes Ship For Future Voyages

A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …

Health Protocols Keep Royal Caribbean Passengers Safe

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …

Holland America Prioritizes Safety After Mild Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam. The incident occurred during a voyage that spanned from December 28, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Official data indicates that Read More …

Bedbug Infestation: Travelers Sue Cruise Line

Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers, Catherine Shockley and William Maycock, are suing the company over an alleged bed bug infestation during a voyage on the Carnival Horizon in mid-February. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. Southern District of Read More …