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health18 days ago•2 min saved

Norovirus outbreak hits 125 aboard Ruby Princess on 20-day Alaska cruise

A norovirus outbreak infected 125 people on the Ruby Princess during a 20-day San Francisco–Canada–Alaska cruise (102 passengers and 23 crew). The ship docked in San Francisco and will be cleaned and disinfected before its next voyage. CDC data show several norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year; prevention centers on thorough handwashing (at least 20 seconds) since hand sanitizer is less effective against norovirus.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cdc #cruise #health

health18 days ago•1 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Ruby Princess, CDC Says

More than 100 passengers and about 23 crew aboard Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess fell ill with suspected norovirus during a San Francisco–to–Alaska/Canada voyage, triggering a CDC-defined outbreak (3% threshold) and leading the ship to dock for disinfection; the vessel carries 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew, and ill guests are isolated as sanitation measures proceed; officials note this is the sixth norovirus outbreak on cruise ships this year and stress handwashing to curb spread.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #cruise-ship #health

health18 days ago•46 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Forces Lockdown on Ruby Princess Near San Francisco

A norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess during a 20‑day Alaska cruise prompted a lockdown in San Francisco, with more than 100 passengers and 20 crew affected. Princess Cruises says it implemented enhanced sanitation, isolated the ill, collected stool samples for testing, and is conducting thorough cleaning ahead of the next voyage, under CDC Vessel Sanitation Program oversight. Norovirus is a common cause of GI illness on cruise ships, often prompting ship-wide sanitation and isolation measures.

via Yahoo|

#cdc-vessel-sanitation-program #cruise-ship #health

local2 months ago•30 min saved

Norovirus outbreak hits Princess cruise; Caribbean Princess docks at Port Canaveral with 115 ill

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.

via WPEC|

#cruise-ship #local #norovirus

us-news2 months ago•115 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Caribbean Princess, 115 Sick Aboard Florida-Bound Cruise

CDC reports 115 people sick from norovirus aboard the Caribbean Princess, a Florida-bound cruise. As of Thursday, 102 passengers and 13 crew are affected with vomiting, diarrhea, headache and fever. The 3,116‑passenger ship left Port Everglades on April 28 and is due in Port Canaveral on May 11. Norovirus spreads quickly through contaminated food, water and surfaces; the ship has increased cleaning and is isolating the ill. U.S. officials are also monitoring Americans who were on a Dutch cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak.

via The Daily Beast|

#cdc #cruise-ship #florida

cruise-news2 months ago•20 min saved

Caribbean Princess Norovirus Outbreak Affects 115 on Southern Caribbean Voyage

115 people (102 guests and 13 crew) were sickened by norovirus on the Caribbean Princess’s 13-night Southern Caribbean sailing, confirmed by the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program. Princess Cruises has implemented enhanced cleaning and will conduct a deep sanitation in Port Canaveral; no itinerary changes have been announced for upcoming calls at Amber Cove and Nassau.

via Cruise Hive|

#caribbean #cruise-news #norovirus

health4 months ago•3 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Star Princess, Sickening 150 on Caribbean Cruise

The CDC says about 153 people aboard the Star Princess were sickened by norovirus during an eight‑day Caribbean voyage (104 guests and 49 crew). Princess Cruises reported following its outbreak plan with increased cleaning, isolation of ill passengers, stool testing, and other precautions, while the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program conducts an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation.

via CBS News|

#cdc #cruise-ship #health

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Strikes 153 on Star Princess Caribbean Cruise

Nearly 1 in 9 people aboard the Star Princess contracted norovirus during a week-long Caribbean voyage, with 104 passengers and 49 crew ill. The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program investigated, while Princess Cruises implemented extra cleaning and isolation for those affected as ill travelers disembarked. The ship returned to Fort Lauderdale and proceeded to a new voyage after addressing the outbreak.

via NBC News|

#cdc-vessel-sanitation-program #cruise-ship #health

world10 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. and Canadian Forces Conduct Multiple Cruise Ship Rescues Off Washington Coast

Two passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man, were medically evacuated from the Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess ship off Washington coast after separate health emergencies, with coordinated efforts between U.S. and Canadian forces.

via CBS News|

#canada #cruise-ship #medical-evacuation

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

"Spacecraft Navigates Space Debris Warning Zone, Crashes into Earth Like 'Star Wars' Ship"

Princess Cruises' Island Princess received a navigational warning about space debris falling into the Indian Ocean during its World Cruise, with Captain Marco Cataldi informing passengers of the situation. The warning was triggered by the re-entry of the aging European observation satellite ERS-2, but the captain assured passengers that the risk to the ship was minimal. Despite the caution, the cruise continued its voyage as scheduled, offering passengers the choice to stay indoors during the warning period.

via Cruise Hive|

#captain-marco-cataldi #island-princess #princess-cruises

travel2 years ago•5 min saved

"Insider's Perspective: Pros and Cons of Princess Cruises, According to a Frequent Cruiser"

A frequent cruiser recommends Princess Cruises for their quick elite status, valuable perks, delicious food, fast internet, and relaxed vibe. The buffet and main dining rooms offer a wide variety of quality food choices without the need for specialty dining. However, Princess Cruises may not be a perfect fit for every traveler, so it's important to consider the drawbacks before booking.

via Insider|

#cruise #dining #drawbacks

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Princess Cruises: Refund Denied, Money Held Hostage

A passenger booked airline tickets through Princess Cruises' EZair program for a return flight on Southwest Airlines, which was canceled during the airline's service disruption. Southwest Airlines refunded Princess for the tickets, but Princess did not promptly refund the passenger. Although the EZair terms stated that the tickets were nonrefundable, Princess eventually refunded the passenger's money after intervention from a consumer advocacy site.

via Elliott Advocacy|

#customer-service #ezair-program #princess-cruises

travel-and-leisure3 years ago•3 min saved

Top Picks for Travel in 2023: Mega-ship Ocean Cruises, Best U.S. Destination, and More

Travel + Leisure readers have ranked the top mega-ship ocean cruise lines, with Virgin Voyages taking the top spot for its innovative approach to cruise vacations. Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises also received high praise for their new ships and impressive itineraries. Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line rounded out the top five. The cruise industry is experiencing a resurgence, with more travelers planning to set sail this year than in 2019.

via Travel + Leisure|

#celebrity-cruises #mega-ship-ocean-cruise-lines #norwegian-cruise-line

travel3 years ago•3 min saved

Cruise Ship Stays in Port After Colliding with Pier

Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess remains docked in San Francisco after colliding with Pier 27, causing visible damage to the hull plates. The cruise line, along with the US Coast Guard, is assessing the extent of the damage and determining necessary repairs. The departure time for the next scheduled cruise is uncertain, and the investigation into the incident is underway, focusing on the ship's pilot. The ship had 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members on board at the time of the collision.

via Cruise Hive|

#collision #cruise-ship #princess-cruises

travel3 years ago•2 min saved

Cruise ship collision at San Francisco pier leaves no injuries

A Princess Cruises ship, Ruby Princess, hit the dock at San Francisco's Pier 27 while docking, causing damage to both the pier and the ship. No injuries were reported among the 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members on board. Officials are assessing the extent of the damage, and the U.S. Coast Guard has sent teams to conduct assessments. The departure of the ship for its next voyage is still being determined, pending clearance from the Coast Guard. Princess Cruises will provide compensation to passengers affected by the incident.

via NBC Bay Area|

#cruise-ship #docking-incident #pier-27