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Norwegian Cruise Line Closes Hot Tubs After Legionnaires’ Cases

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Norwegian Cruise Line shut public hot tubs and balcony whirlpools on Norwegian Prima as a precaution.
Three former passengers were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after sailing on Norwegian Prima in May and July 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line is cooperating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the investigation.
Hot tubs and whirlpools will stay closed until additional sampling and any needed remediation meet CDC guidelines.

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Norwegian Cruise Line shut public hot tubs and balcony whirlpools on Norwegian Prima as a precaution.
Three former passengers were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after sailing on Norwegian Prima in May and July 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line is cooperating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the investigation.
Hot tubs and whirlpools will stay closed until additional sampling and any needed remediation meet CDC guidelines.