Quarantined at Sea: The Troubling Rise of Cruise Ship Health Risks A recent gastroenteritis outbreak on a UK operated cruise ship in France has left over 1,000 passengers stranded and raised serious questions about the safety protocols in place for these floating resorts.
Although health officials have downplayed any connection to another recent hantavirus outbreak on a different cruise ship, a significant number of people on board are experiencing symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness.
The Ambition's itinerary, which included stops in Bordeaux, Liverpool, and other European ports, has been significantly disrupted due to the outbreak.