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 …
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 …
Recent news, primarily out of Florida, has highlighted cases of “flesh-eating bacteria,” scientifically known as Vibrio vulnificus. While the reports are largely focused on the US Gulf Coast, this bacterium naturally exists in warm, brackish (a mix of salt and Read More …