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 …
Managing public health on cruise ships is a critical focus for global travel authorities, especially as the industry continues to navigate the complexities of managing infectious disease outbreaks. Recent reports concerning the MV Hondius and other vessels have drawn attention Read More …
The global health and travel communities are closely observing a developing situation involving a research vessel in the Atlantic, which has prompted a high-level discussion regarding international medical preparedness. President Trump recently addressed the situation, offering a reassuring perspective by Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …