Norovirus causes an inflammation of the stomach or intestines called acute gastroenteritis, according to the CDC. The virus ...

CDC data suggests the majority of 2024 gastrointestinal outbreaks at sea were associated with the highly contagious norovirus. In December alone, five cruise ships were stricken with the vomiting ...

But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and it’s not a good one: the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests 2024 was the worst year for ...

There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a decade.

And, illnesses are not just stomach-related. According to the CDC, respiratory illnesses are 3-4 times as common as stomach illness on cruise ships. Given the risk factors, cruise lines strive to ...

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 lines follow specific CDC-approved guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting ships and are required to report any outbreaks affecting 3% or more of passengers and crew members to the agency.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed its 2024 rankings for the most and least sanitary cruise ships, and some results are raising eyebrows. The CDC's Vessel ...