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 …
The cruise industry is demonstrating incredible resilience and proactive care as it navigates the 2026 travel season, prioritizing passenger wellness with advanced health protocols. While recent reports have discussed localized health events involving hantavirus and norovirus, medical experts emphasize that Read More …
Important Topics To Know While health alerts like the recent norovirus report on the Westerdam highlight the importance of travel hygiene, the situation also showcases the efficiency and care provided by global health networks. When 76 passengers reported symptoms during Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …