Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high

Did you get the stomach bug on your cruise? A look at cruise ship outbreaks in 2024
A virus known as the stomach bug that has surged across parts of the country is the cause of nearly all diarrhea outbreaks reported on cruise ships that docked at U.S. ports in 2024, federal data shows.
Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks impacting a total of 1,894 passengers.
Cruise ship alert as passengers see worst year for stomach bug in over a decade
Cruise passengers have been told that 2024 was the worst year for stomach illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade.
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships — sickening more than 800 people. All of the outbreaks were caused by the highly contagious norovirus.
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
Nearly 900 people aboard cruise ships were sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December amid an escalation in both the frequency and severity of outbreaks, according to data from the CDC. In 2024 there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships,
CDC: Norovirus sickens over 300 on cruise ships in December
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows.
Over 250 Sick in Back-to-Back Outbreaks Aboard Cunard Line Cruise Ship
Over 250 fell ill in back-to-back gastrointestinal outbreaks on a Cunard cruise. The CDC is investigating, with no confirmed cause yet. Cunard has not commented.
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Norovirus outbreaks hit 900 cruise passengers as special measures introduced on ships
Around 900 passengers aboard cruise ships were reportedly sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December as virus outbreaks occur globally. The shocking data has been revealed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks Make Hundreds of People Sick
Four cruise ships were affected by five stomach bug outbreaks in December, The Washington Post reported, citing the CDC.
The 9 dirtiest cruise ships in 2024, according to the CDC
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Two ships received failing scores but passed ...
CDC shares key news on Royal Caribbean and Carnival ships
Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises have even banned a popular social media personality for life for doing one of them. CeeDee ...
The CDC counted 15 disease outbreaks on cruise lines this year. Here's where
Sometimes, cruise sickness is more than just a hangover from the margaritas. Passengers on cruises worldwide this year ...
Rolling Out3d
9 cruise ships to avoid for your next vacation
The cruise industry is navigating through turbulent waters as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ...