CDC Outbreak Report: Norwegian Bliss

Voyage Dates: 2023-08-12, Saturday, August 12, 2023 to 2023-08-19, Saturday, August 19, 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 Norwegian Bliss during voyage from 2023-08-12, Saturday, August 12, 2023 to 2023-08-19, Saturday, August 19, 2023.
  • Operator at the time was Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • Illness classification was Gastrointestinal Illness.
  • Confirmed causative agent was Norovirus.
  • Passenger cases recorded: 81 symptomatic individuals among 4,004 total passengers.
  • Crew cases recorded: 8 symptomatic individuals among 1,602 total crew members.

Incident & Voyage Breakdown

Passenger Cases 81 out of 4,004 passengers
Crew Cases 8 out of 1,602 crew members
Total Affected 89 out of 5,606 on board
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Vessel & Voyage Details

Vessel Name Norwegian Bliss
Operating Line at Time Norwegian Cruise Line
Illness Classification Gastrointestinal Illness
Causative Agent Norovirus