CDC Outbreak Report: Carnival Sunrise

Voyage Dates: 2023-03-04, Saturday, March 4, 2023 to 2023-03-09, Thursday, March 9, 2023

Causative Agent Norovirus

This incident report reflects official public health data published by CDC VSP. VSP posts outbreak updates for voyages where 3 percent or more of passengers or crew report symptoms of diarrheal disease.

Key Facts

  • Outbreak occurred aboard Carnival Sunrise during voyage from 2023-03-04, Saturday, March 4, 2023 to 2023-03-09, Thursday, March 9, 2023.
  • Operator at the time was Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Illness classification was Gastrointestinal Illness (acute diarrhea and vomiting).
  • Confirmed causative agent was Norovirus.
  • Passenger cases recorded: 94 symptomatic individuals among 2,980 total passengers.
  • Crew cases recorded: 4 symptomatic individuals among 978 total crew members.

Incident & Voyage Breakdown

Passenger Cases 94 out of 2,980 passengers
Crew Cases 4 out of 978 crew members
Total Affected 98 out of 3,958 on board
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Vessel & Voyage Details

Vessel Name Carnival Sunrise
Operating Line at Time Carnival Cruise Line
Illness Classification Gastrointestinal Illness (acute diarrhea and vomiting)
Causative Agent Norovirus