Cruise Industry Booms, But Gastrointestinal Outbreaks Surge

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The cruise industry is experiencing a surge in popularity, with millions of passengers expected to sail in the coming years. However, concerns are growing about the increasing number of gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships, particularly those caused by norovirus.

The cruise industry continues to grow with ever bigger and wilder boats. An estimated 37.1 million cruise passengers are set to take to the waters in 2025, according to industry body Cruise Lines International Association. But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the rise, and it's not a good one: the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship-based gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade.

CDC data suggests the majority of 2024 gastrointestinal outbreaks at sea were associated with the highly contagious norovirus. In December alone, five cruise ships were stricken with the vomiting bug, with hundreds of passengers reporting symptoms on Cunard Line, Holland America and Princess Cruises' vessels

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