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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ruby Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, collided with a dock at Pier 27 in San Francisco during its arrival at the Port of San Francisco. No injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew members are safe. The ship was returning from an Alaska sailing, and an assessment of the damage is currently underway. This incident is not the first of its kind, as other cruise ships have also collided with docks in recent years.
This week's cruise news update includes Royal Caribbean revealing dining options on its new Icon of the Seas, Norwegian Cruise Line canceling a full season of voyages on Norwegian Epic, Royal Caribbean changing deposit policy for suite bookings, Carnival Cruise Line nixing some loyalty benefits on the maiden sailing of Carnival Venezia, and Princess Cruises offering compensation to guests whose voyage was impacted by bad weather. NOAA predicts a near-normal hurricane season with 12 to 17 named storms expected in the Atlantic region.
Princess Cruises has announced its longest itinerary ever, a 116-day around-the-world voyage that will visit 51 destinations across six continents. The voyage will begin on Jan. 5, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, and end on May 2, 2025, after a nine-night Atlantic crossing from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Fares for the 116-night sailing start at $20,539 per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking benefits include free airfare, a free Princess Plus package, extra onboard spending money, free specialty dining, and extra savings for Captain’s Circle members.