Illness outbreak Americas Alaska · 30 June 2026
Second Norovirus Outbreak Reported Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird – 30 June 2026
What happened
A second norovirus outbreak was reported aboard National Geographic Sea Bird during an Alaska voyage in June 2026.
What happened
The outbreak affected 19 of the ship’s 68 passengers and one of its 27 crew members. It followed an earlier gastrointestinal illness report during the vessel’s Alaska operating season.
Response and investigation
The vessel implemented enhanced cleaning, isolation and other public-health measures. The outbreak was reported through the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. No deaths were reported.
- Nineteen passengers and one crew member were reported ill.
- The vessel had 68 passengers and 27 crew members.
- Enhanced sanitation and isolation measures were implemented.