300 Passengers Sick On Cruise Ship

By Friday the ships medical staff reported 297 of the 1576 passengers on board -- nearly 19 percent -- were ill CDC officials said.

300 passengers sick on cruise ship. More than 300 people on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have become ill during a voyage the Centers for Disease Control said on its website. And while 99 of passengers have their cruise go without a hitch there are some unlucky passengers who find themselves seeking medical. At least 299 passengers and 22 crew members onboard the ship operated by California-based Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.

Have become sick according to the. The CDC is investigating after passengers and crew members suffered what Royal Caribbean described as an episode of gastrointestinal illness. 400-Plus Passengers Get Sick on Cruise.

About 3 percent or 19 of the 689 crew members on board. Caribbean cruise liner investigated after nearly 300 passengers fall ill. The Caribbean Princess was carrying more than 3000 passengers.

Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas known for being one of the largest cruise ships in the world will be returning to Port Canaveral a day early after an Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas faces an outbreak of Norovirus affecting 277 guests and crew members aboard. When headed out on a cruise getting sick or hurt is usually the last thing on a passengers mind. Gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea afflict almost 10 of.

This has been officially confirmed by Owen Torres a spokesperson for the Royal Caribbean. Unfortunately accidents do happen. If you do get sick on the cruise visit the ships doctor and drink plenty of water as dehydration is a common side-effect.

The spokesperson identified the illness as the norovirus an infectious disease also known as. Princess Cruises spokesman praised the ships crew and medical personnel who handled what the newspapers said is believed to be norovirus. Most cruise ships will have one or two doctors and up to four nurses onboard to treat sick passengers.