Norovirus Strikes Again: Is Your Next Cruise at Risk?

Hey there, fellow travel enthusiasts! Planning your next getaway? Before you set sail on that dream vacay, there’s a pesky little bug you need to know about: norovirus. Yeah, not exactly the kind of travel companion you want, right?

Simon Says: Stay Informed About Norovirus

As your trusted travel guru (that’s me, Simon Calder!), I’m here to give you the lowdown on potential travel disruptions, especially when it comes to your health. And lately, there’s been a concerning uptick in norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. Nobody wants their vacation memories to involve, well, let’s just say “unpleasant bathroom experiences,” am I right?

The Celebrity Summit Outbreak: What Went Down?

Recently, the Celebrity Summit, a Celebrity Cruises vessel, had a bit of a norovirus situation during an Alaskan cruise. Picture this: stunning glaciers, majestic whales… and a whole lot of passengers stuck in their cabins. Not exactly the adventure they signed up for!

While the exact numbers aren’t the focus here, let’s just say a significant number of passengers and even some crew members ended up feeling a tad under the weather, experiencing the lovely symptoms of norovirus, like, you know, the ones you DON’T want to talk about during dinner. The CDC confirmed the outbreak and is keeping a close eye on things, because nobody wants this bug crashing any more parties.