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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Health officials say 41 people are being monitored as the outbreak remains under investigation and the risk to other cruise travelers is considered extremely low.

  • Recent outbreaks of viruses on cruise ships are making headlines, but the cruise industry does not expect a drop in demand.
  • Experienced cruisegoers said the outbreak would not affect their plans, as they understand it is an isolated health situation.
  • A survey found that younger generations and lower-income households are most likely to plan cruises in the next year, as cruises can be more affordable than land-based vacations.
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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises.

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Hantavirus cases detected on a cruise ship from Argentina rekindle concerns in Patagonia. In this very touristic region, residents and professionals try to reassure visitors, despite the fear of an economic blow.

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