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After a 13-day Caribbean itinerary from Fort Lauderdale, the Caribbean Princess docked at Port Canaveral as a norovirus outbreak sickened about 115 people (102 passengers and 13 crew); the CDC tracked cases and Princess Cruises said it implemented isolation, enhanced cleaning, and food‑service changes, with a thorough disinfection planned before its next sailing and no broader risk to the public.
More than 100 people aboard the Caribbean Princess fell ill with norovirus during a nearly two-week Bahamas-Aruba itinerary, with 102 guests and 13 crew reported ill. The ship is due to dock at Port Canaveral on May 11 at 5:15 a.m., after which it will undergo comprehensive cleaning and isolation of affected individuals. Princess Cruises says it disinfected areas during the voyage and will continue with enhanced sanitization, while the CDC monitors the situation.
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, the world's second-largest cruise ship, has arrived at Port Canaveral, featuring 20 decks, multiple pools, waterslides, and over 40 dining options, capable of accommodating over 7,000 passengers and 2,350 crew members.
A Disney Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four stranded boaters off the coast of Bermuda while en route to its new home at Port Canaveral. The ship, part of Disney's fleet expansion, is set to embark on its maiden voyage in December. The rescue highlights the crew's commitment to safety, as stated by Captain Marco Nogara. Port Canaveral is expecting a record number of cruise passengers next year, with new ships like the Disney Treasure and others enhancing its offerings.
The Carnival Freedom cruise ship experienced a fire in its exhaust funnel while traveling to the Bahamas, marking the second such incident in less than two years. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the ship will be out of commission for repairs for at least a week. No passengers were injured, but two fire crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation. Both scheduled cruises for the week have been cancelled, and guests will receive full refunds and future cruise credits.
A 16-year-old teenager tragically died after falling from a balcony to the deck of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, which had set sail from Port Canaveral. The incident occurred during the ship's voyage to the Bahamas, and the teenager was taken to a hospital where he later passed away. Royal Caribbean expressed their condolences to the family and declined to provide further comment.
A woman was successfully rescued after falling off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship out of Port Canaveral. The incident occurred during a 9-day journey through the southern Caribbean, and crews swiftly responded to bring the woman back onto the ship. The cause of the incident is still unknown.
Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, will be available for booking starting June 22, 2023, for 2024 trips. The ship will be able to hold 5,668 passengers in 2,834 staterooms and will offer three- to four-night cruises to Nassau and the cruiseline's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. It will include 13 different complimentary food dining options, 11 specialty dining options, and 15 bars and lounges. The ship will be powered by Liquified Natural Gas, which is the cleanest fossil fuel that powers such ships.