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CDC Confirms 115 Norovirus Cases on Caribbean Princess

5/9/2026

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CDC Reports Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 102 passengers and 13 crew members with norovirus on the Caribbean Princess.
The ship departed Port Everglades on April 28 and will dock at Port Canaveral on May 11.
The 115 cases represent 3.3% of passengers and 1.2% of crew on the 3,116-passenger vessel.
Princess Cruises disinfected the ship, added extra sanitizing, isolated sick individuals, and will clean it fully after May 11.

Summary

CDC Reports Outbreaks

CDC reports Caribbean Princess outbreak is the fourth gastrointestinal illness case on cruise ships in 2026.
In March, the Star Princess had a norovirus outbreak that sickened over 104 guests and 49 crew members.
An early-January Holland America vessel reported over 80 passengers ill.
In February, a Regent Seven Seas ship logged 27 cases of unknown gastrointestinal illness.
CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program launched field responses and assessments on ships.

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CDC Reports Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 102 passengers and 13 crew members with norovirus on the Caribbean Princess.
The ship departed Port Everglades on April 28 and will dock at Port Canaveral on May 11.
The 115 cases represent 3.3% of passengers and 1.2% of crew on the 3,116-passenger vessel.
Princess Cruises disinfected the ship, added extra sanitizing, isolated sick individuals, and will clean it fully after May 11.

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