Star Princess Norovirus Outbreak Affects 153 Passengers and Crew During Caribbean Voyage – 15 March 2026

An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness consistent with norovirus affected passengers and crew aboard Star Princess during a Caribbean voyage that concluded at Port Everglades, Florida, on 14 March 2026.

According to information released by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 153 individuals reported symptoms during the voyage. This included 104 of the 4,307 passengers and 49 members of the crew. The reported symptoms primarily included vomiting and diarrhoea.

Star Princess was operating a seven-day Caribbean itinerary that departed on 7 March 2026. The voyage concluded at Port Everglades on March 14.

Princess Cruises said that a limited number of guests experienced mild gastrointestinal illness during the sailing. Enhanced sanitation procedures were implemented across the vessel, including thorough disinfection of public areas and additional hygiene measures.

Individuals experiencing symptoms were separated from other guests and crew members so they could rest privately. These precautions were intended to reduce the potential for further spread of illness aboard the ship.

Star Princess completed the scheduled voyage and returned to Port Everglades. The outbreak was recorded as a gastrointestinal illness event consistent with norovirus, with passengers and crew affected during the sailing.

Key points

– A gastrointestinal illness outbreak affected Star Princess during a Caribbean voyage.

– The CDC recorded 104 affected passengers and 49 affected crew members.

– Reported symptoms primarily included vomiting and diarrhoea.

– Enhanced sanitation, disinfection and hygiene measures were introduced.

– Affected individuals were separated from other guests and crew members.