CDC Outbreak Report: Symphony of the Seas

Voyage Dates: 2024-02-03, Saturday, February 3, 2024 to 2024-02-10, Saturday, February 10, 2024

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 Symphony of the Seas during voyage from 2024-02-03, Saturday, February 3, 2024 to 2024-02-10, Saturday, February 10, 2024.
  • Operator at the time was Royal Caribbean International.
  • Illness classification was Gastrointestinal Illness.
  • Confirmed causative agent was Norovirus.
  • Passenger cases recorded: 118 symptomatic individuals among 5,420 total passengers.
  • Crew cases recorded: 7 symptomatic individuals among 2,180 total crew members.

Incident & Voyage Breakdown

Passenger Cases 118 out of 5,420 passengers
Crew Cases 7 out of 2,180 crew members
Total Affected 125 out of 7,600 on board
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Vessel & Voyage Details

Vessel Name Symphony of the Seas
Operating Line at Time Royal Caribbean International
Illness Classification Gastrointestinal Illness
Causative Agent Norovirus