There have been 13 outbreaks of norovirus on cruises this year, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Whether from Miami, New York, Seattle or more, millions of Americans pack aboard cruise ships on vacation. But when it comes to the health of those travelers, it’s not always smooth sailing. The most recent norovirus outbreak occurred on a Viking Cruises voyage from Iceland that docked in New York City on June 20. About 13% of passengers and several crew members fell ill on board.
Those conditions have been met 13 times this year, up from twice in 2022. Four norovirus outbreaks, involving a total of 449 passengers and crew members, have happened aboard Royal Caribbean ships this year, the most of any individual cruise company, according to CDC data. “The health and safety of our guests, crew and communities we visit are our top priority,” a spokesperson from Royal Caribbean International told CNN in an email.
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