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France Locks Down Bordeaux Cruise, 1,700 aboard

5/13/2026

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  • French health officials locked down the cruise ship in Bordeaux, keeping over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard while testing for a suspected norovirus outbreak.
  • Officials reported that a 92-year-old passenger who died on board was unrelated to the illness pending a coroner’s report.
  • Ambassador Cruise Line added enhanced cleaning, assisted dining, free medical consultations and full refunds for the cancelled Bordeaux shore excursions.