Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season
Despite recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships, traveler demand for cruises remains high. The Cruise Lines International Association projects that over 38 million people will take ocean cruises this year, surpassing last year's record. Many travelers express confidence in the safety of cruise vacations when following health guidelines.
- ▪Over 38 million people are projected to take ocean cruises this year, an increase from 37.2 million last year.
- ▪Recent illness outbreaks have not deterred travelers from booking cruises, with some stating they feel safe following health guidance.
- ▪Cruise industry experts report strong demand heading into the busy summer travel season.
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Cruises Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season Over 38M people worldwide projected to take ocean cruises this year, up from record 37.2M last year By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published May 17, 2026 6:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WHO official says hantavirus outbreak is very well-contained Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel details federal monitoring of 18 American passengers after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus aboard cruise ships have been drawing a great deal of attention, but many travelers do not appear to be changing their vacation plans as a result.
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