125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Princess Cruises said crew isolated sick passengers, stepped up disinfection and collected stool samples after the outbreak spread to about 5% of people onboard.
- The Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco on Thursday following a 20-day voyage, ending a norovirus outbreak that sickened 125 people. Princess Cruises confirmed 102 guests and 23 crew members reported illness during the June 12 to July 2 trip.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak affected 3% of the 4,176 people aboard, with the agency receiving notification on June 28. This scale prompted immediate containment measures.
- Princess Cruises isolated affected individuals and intensified sanitation protocols across the ship. The company stated, "Our crew responded promptly by implementing enhanced sanitation protocols across the ship, and cases have since decreased and remain low."
- Passengers boarding the next Alaska departure Thursday expressed confidence in safety measures. Passenger Stephanie Gomez said, "I am feeling very comfortable getting on to the ship just because they took the extra time to get it deep cleaned."
- This incident marks the third norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship in 2026, more than any other cruise line. Norovirus accounts for 17 of 23 cruise ship outbreaks reported by the CDC in 2025, reflecting industry vulnerability.
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Norovirus outbreak hits cruise ship in US; over 120 passengers and crew affected
A norovirus outbreak sickened over 120 passengers and crew members on the Ruby Princess during its Alaska-Canada voyage. The ship returned to San Francisco for deep cleaning as authorities monitored the response of the outbreak.
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