You’re packed for that dream cruise vacation—but what about your health plan? A recent outbreak offers real-world lessons for staying well at sea. Last week, 134 passengers (3.4%) and 7 crew members (0.6%) aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas reported illness during their July 4-11 voyage from Los Angeles. Symptoms included diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps—classic signs of acute gastroenteritis (AGE). This marks the 18th gastrointestinal outbreak recorded by the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program in 2025—already matching 2024’s entire total with months still to go. While lab testing is still underway, norovirus is frequently the culprit. “Norovirus has a … Continue reading 18th Cruise Ship Illness Outbreak of 2025 Strikes Royal Caribbean With 134 Passengers Sick