Healthy Travels Continue On The High Seas

A suspected norovirus outbreak aboard Holland America’s Westerdam cruise ship resulted in 76 people falling ill during a recent 14-night voyage. The vessel departed from Yokohama, Japan, on February 15, carrying approximately 2,000 passengers and 800 crew members. By the Read More …

Norovirus Outbreak: Healthy Sailing Continues In Asia

Important Facts to Know Holland America Line’s Westerdam is currently managing a norovirus outbreak during its 28-night Asia itinerary. The vessel, which departed from Tokyo on February 15, 2026, was met by health officials from Hong Kong’s Centre for Health 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 …

Norway’s New Tourist Tax Funds Sustainable, Beautiful Tourism

Norway is taking a proactive and thoughtful step to preserve its magnificent natural landscapes for generations to come with the introduction of a new, locally-applied tourist tax, set to begin in the summer of 2026. As the country’s popularity continues Read More …

Cruise Line Opens Shore Power Plant

Cruise company AIDA Cruises and the Port of Oslo celebrated the opening of its new shore power system. This means that cruise ships in Oslo can now be supplied with shore power during their stay in port. The visiting ship Read More …

Cruise Line Tests More Biofuel Alternatives

In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship Read More …