Norovirus Outbreak on Princess Cruises Ship Sickens More than 80 Passengers

Mar. 15, 2025

Coral Princess cruise ship.Photo:Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

The Center for Disease Control (CDC)reportedthe highly infectious form of gastroenteritis is sickening passengers on the Coral Princess voyage on Friday, March 7.

Of the 1,906 passengers on board, 69 were reported ill alongside 13 of the ship’s 895 crew members.

Coral Princess cruise ship.Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

According toCruisemapper, the 16-day voyage departed Los Angeles on Feb. 21, with planned stops in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Aruba, before arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on March 9.

Although most cases of the virus are cleared up within one to three days, the health agency notes that it can still be spread for a few days after, therefore proper preventative measures must be taken. These include washing your hands well and often, thoroughly cooking and washing shellfish, fruits, and vegetables, disinfecting contaminated surfaces, and remaining at home for at least two days after the symptoms are gone.

source: people.com