The Highest Outbreak of Infections on U.S. Cruise Ships Occurred in 2024
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in norovirus infections.
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.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
The cruise industry continues to balloon — with ever bigger, ever wilder boats and some 37.1 million cruise passengers set to take to the waters in 2025, according to industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
These were the 27 cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 128 it's reviewed this year, 27 have received a perfect score.
Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade
There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a decade.
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Beth Knowles and her family left on a Caribbean cruise in late December, but they missed every port. They got too sick to disembark during a norovirus outbreak on board. Knowles got an email from Cunard Line one day before their Dec.
Cruise ship ‘gastrointestinal outbreaks’ the worst they’ve been in years
According to recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year, cruise ships experienced the highest amount of “gastrointestinal outbreaks” in over a decade. According to The Hill,
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Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of these outbreaks were a result of the highly contagious norovirus, ...
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How common is norovirus on cruise ships? Here's what you need to know
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Cruise Outbreaks at 12-Year High, CDC Data Compares Cruise Lines
The CDC inspects hundreds of cruise ship yearly. Some cruise lines and cruise parent companies score better than others.