Latest news with #NavigatorOfTheSeas
The Independent
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Mystery outbreak affects passengers aborad Royal Caribbean cruise
Over 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean 's Navigator of the Seas, including 134 passengers and seven crew members, became ill with vomiting and diarrhea during a round-trip cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. The outbreak occurred after the ship departed from Los Angeles on July 4, with the vessel docking in Puerto Vallarta on July 8 and returning to Los Angeles on July 11. Passengers who reported illness were isolated, and the ship underwent a thorough cleaning, with stool samples also collected for testing. The CDC has not yet determined the cause of the outbreak, though vomiting and diarrhea are common signs of norovirus. This incident follows a similar outbreak last September, when 180 people became sick on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas during an Alaska cruise.
.jpg%3Ftrim%3D0%2C0%2C0%2C0%26width%3D1200%26height%3D800%26crop%3D1200%3A800&w=3840&q=100)
The Independent
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
140 people struck down by mystery illness on board Royal Caribbean ship that departed from LA
More than 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seassuddenly got sick with vomiting and diarrhea during a round-trip cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. The outbreak affected 134 passengers and seven crew members after the ship departed from LA on July 4. The vessel docked in Puerto Vallarta on July 8 and returned to Los Angeles on July 11. Passengers who reported illness were isolated, and the ship was thoroughly cleaned. It can hold up to 3,300 guests, according to The Sun. Stool samples were also collected for testing, according to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program. The CDC has not yet determined the cause of the outbreak. The Independent has contacted Royal Caribbean and the CDC for comment. Vomiting and diarrhea are common signs of norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu. It can also cause fever, headache, and body aches, with most people recovering within one to three days. This outbreak follows a similar incident last September when 180 people became sick on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas during an Alaska cruise. Navigator of the Seas, which debuted in 2002 and was refurbished in 2019, regularly sails from Los Angeles to Mexican destinations. The ship, which can carry over 3,380 guests at capacity, features 17 bars, over 12 dining options, three pools, six whirlpools, and attractions like a rock climbing wall, surf simulator, ice rink, escape room, and a waterslide.
CNN
18-07-2025
- Health
- CNN
More than 130 passengers fall ill on Royal Caribbean cruise
(CNN) – More than 130 cruise ship passengers reported suffering from a gastrointestinal disease after setting sail from Los Angeles on July 4. The cause of the outbreak has not been determined. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 134 passengers on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas — or 3.4 percent of the cruise's total passenger list of 3,900 people — reported feeling ill. Seven members of the crew were also affected, out of a total of 1,266 staff members. The outbreak was reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) on July 11 when the weeklong Royal Caribbean cruise returned to Los Angeles to dock after the trip was over. According to records compiled by the VSP, there have been 18 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships under the program's jurisdiction so far this year, mainly related to Norovirus. That's the same number of outbreaks reported all of last year, according to incidents logged by the CDC. While it's unclear what caused the outbreak on the Royal Caribbean ship, passengers experienced diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, the CDC said in a post this week about the Navigator of the Seas outbreak. In April, about 250 passengers on the Queen Mary 2 reported coming down with the highly contagious norovirus. That disease has a reputation as 'the cruise ship virus,' infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told CNN Travel earlier this year. That's because it spreads easily, and anyone in close quarters — like cruise ships — is extra susceptible. Such outbreaks also frequently occur in schools and jails — wherever large groups of people gather in tight spaces. But the CDC hasn't determined yet if the culprit on the Navigator of the Seas was norovirus. 'The health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit are our top priority,' a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told CNN Travel. 'To maintain an environment that supports the highest levels of health and safety onboard our ships, we implement rigorous cleaning procedures, many of which far exceed public health guidelines.' The CDC says Royal Caribbean reported boosting its cleaning and disinfection procedures and also collected specimens from infected passengers, after isolating anyone who was ill. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen said that while infectious diseases can be 'very unpleasant,' they typically 'pass within 1 to 2 days.' While the cause remains unknown in this case, Dr. Wen reiterated that precautions such as thorough hand washing are critical. She also noted that norovirus is not killed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are commonly used.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More than 130 people sickened on Royal Caribbean cruise
(WJW) — A gastrointestinal outbreak aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sickened more than 130 people. It happened earlier this month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on a round-trip from Los Angeles to Mexico. Teen killed in 'calculated, targeted' shooting in South Euclid The outbreak occurred aboard the Navigator of the Seas during its July 4–11 voyage, with 134 of 3,914 passengers and 7 of 1,266 crew members reporting symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, the CDC reported. The cruise line reported the outbreak on July 11, the same day the ship returned from its voyage. SEE IT: Unique deer making rounds in local community In response, Royal Caribbean International implemented increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, collected stool specimens for testing, and isolated affected passengers and crew members. The exact cause of the outbreak remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Over 140 people on Royal Caribbean cruise sickened by stomach bug outbreak
Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship were sickened by a gastrointestinal illness that led to vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak happened on the Navigator of the Seas ship during its July 4 to 11 voyage, the CDC said. The ship sailed from Los Angeles to a few stops in Mexico, including Cabo San Lucas, and back again, according to Gangwaze, which tracks cruise routes. The outbreak was reported on July 11 to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program, which works to prevent and control the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships. Cruise ships are required to report such outbreaks to the CDC. According to the CDC, 134 out of 3,914 passengers onboard reported being ill during the journey, while seven out of 1,266 crew members reported being ill. The predominant symptoms were diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Following the outbreak, the crew aboard the Navigator of the Seas increased cleaning and disinfection procedures aboard the ship, collected stool specimen from people who reported feeling ill and isolated those who reported feeling ill, the CDC said. In a statement, Royal Caribbean Group said the health and safety of their guests, crew and the communities they visit are their top priority. "To maintain an environment that supports the highest levels of health and safety onboard our ships, we implement rigorous cleaning procedures, many of which far exceed public health guidelines," the statement read. The cause of the spread of the gastrointestinal illness is not known at this time, according to the CDC. "Norovirus is often a cause of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships, but we don't always know the cause of the outbreak when we begin an investigation," the CDC said in a report on the outbreak. "Finding the agent that caused an outbreak (causative agent) can take time." People with gastrointestinal illness are asked to give stool or vomit samples, which are then tested to determine the cause, the CDC said. Anyone can contract Norovirus, which is contagious and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches, according to the CDC. Ingesting contaminated food or liquids, having contact with someone who has the virus and touching contaminated objects can cause people to contact it. Most people with Norovirus get better in one to three days, but can still spread the virus two weeks or more afterward, according to the CDC. People can avoid contracting Norovirus by washing their hands, and washing fruits, vegetables and cooking shellfish thoroughly before consumption, the CDC advises. Once sick with the virus, it is best to stay isolated for two days after symptoms stop. Samples collected from the Navigator of the Seas outbreak are still pending confirmatory testing, according to the CDC. This article was originally published on Solve the daily Crossword
