Fifth Norovirus Outbreak Hits Holland America Cruises Since December

Nearly 90 passengers and crew fell ill on the Eurodam during a Caribbean voyage, marking the third outbreak on the cruise line this year.

The latest outbreak on Holland America's Eurodam affected 79 passengers and 9 crew members, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea.
The 10-day cruise departed from Port Everglades, Florida, on February 19 and is scheduled to return on March 1 after stops throughout the Caribbean.
This marks the fifth norovirus outbreak on Holland America ships since December and the third in 2025 alone, as confirmed by the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program.
The ship's crew implemented enhanced sanitation measures, isolated infected individuals, and collected stool samples for testing to contain the outbreak.
Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, has seen a surge in cases across the United States this winter, with eight outbreaks reported on cruise ships so far this year.