Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Norovirus Outbreak Reported on Royal Caribbean Cruise
On a recent Royal Caribbean cruise, a stomach bug called norovirus made over 70 passengers and one crew member sick.
The ship, called Serenade of the Seas, was on a trip from San Diego to Miami.
People got sick with diarrhea and vomiting.
The CDC, a health agency, confirmed it was norovirus and that those showing symptoms were quickly isolated.
The cruise line is now cleaning more and working with health officials to stop the spread.
This is one of several outbreaks this year.
A norovirus outbreak affected over 70 passengers and one crew member.
The outbreak occurred on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas.
The ship was traveling from San Diego to Miami.
The CDC linked the illness to norovirus.
The cruise line has increased cleaning and is working with health officials.
- Who
- Passengers and crew on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas
- What
- Experienced a norovirus outbreak
- When
- Reported on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025; Outbreak started on a voyage departing Sept. 19
- Where
- On board the Serenade of the Seas, en route from San Diego to Miami
- Why
- The CDC linked the illnesses to norovirus.
- Ship
- Serenade of the Seas
- Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Departure Point
- San Diego
- Arrival Point
- Miami
- Illness
- Norovirus
- Passengers Affected
- 70+
- Crew Affected
- 1
- Voyage Duration
- 13 nights
Sources
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