Maritime Accident News

Outbreak strikes 326 passengers on Caribbean Cruise

It is not known what caused an unidentified illness outbreak aboard a Celebrity Cruise ship afflicting at least 350 persons.

326 passengers and 27 crew members reported vomiting, upset stomachs and diarrhea aboard the vessel which departed Charleston, South Carolina on February 15 for a Caribbean cruise.

A company spokesperson said Tuesday that the victims were responding favorably to treatment and that an “enhanced cleaning” is underway to prevent the illness from spreading further.

An additional physician and two nurses were brought aboard in St. Kitts and the ship will dock back in Charleston before the weekend.

The vessel has over 1,800 passengers and 850 crew members on board.

Source: Miami Herald

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