Second Norovirus Outbreak in National Geographic Sea Bird Cruise

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Lindblad Expeditions' cruise ship, the National Geographic Sea Bird, experienced a norovirus outbreak during its June 25-30, 2026 voyage. The outbreak affected 19 of the 68 passengers and 1 of the 27 crew members, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The incident was reported to the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) on June 28, 2026.

The outbreak occurred during voyage number SB32627, prompting immediate actions from Lindblad Expeditions. The company implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures as part of its outbreak prevention and response plan. Affected passengers and crew were isolated to prevent further spread of the virus. Lindblad Expeditions also consulted with the VSP regarding sanitation procedures and the reporting of ill cases.

The problem was discovered when passengers and crew reported symptoms to the ship's medical center, which allowed for quick detection of the gastrointestinal illness outbreak. The VSP is remotely monitoring the situation, reviewing the ship's outbreak response and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance and safety.

Source: www.cdc.gov/vessel-sanitation/cruise-ship-outbreaks/national-geographic-sea-bird-june-2026.html