The recent health response on a Holland America Line voyage demonstrates the cruise industry’s impressive commitment to passenger safety and rapid care. When a localized case of norovirus affected a small group of guests during a Caribbean sailing, the ship’s Read More …
The United States is experiencing a concerning resurgence of Mpox (monkeypox) cases in 2025, marked by the spread of the more severe Clade I strain. This variant carries a higher fatality rate, ranging from 1% to 10%, compared to the Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s magnificent Ovation of the Seas has just wrapped up a truly successful inaugural summer season sailing from Los Angeles, offering delightful Mexico cruises. This fantastic Quantum-class ship provided travelers with wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful destinations of Read More …
During September, the magnificent Royal Caribbean ship, Serenade of the Seas, experienced a norovirus outbreak affecting 71 individuals (70 passengers and one crew member) on its delightful cruise from San Diego to Miami. While this might seem like a challenge, Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas recently experienced a manageable norovirus outbreak at sea, as reported to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program on September 28. During a 13-night trip, 71 passengers (approximately 3.8% of the 1,874 total) and one crew Read More …
In a breakthrough for global health if not traveler peace of mind , scientists have discovered a way to prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria through a simple genetic modification. This promising new research offers a beacon of hope in the Read More …