More than 100 sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess cruise

More than 100 passengers and crew members have fallen ill following a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, according to reports from NBC News on May 9, 2026.

The outbreak involves a significant number of people on board, though some passengers have indicated that the ship’s daily operations and general environment remain largely unaffected by the medical situation.

Passenger Experience

Jan van Milligen, a passenger traveling with relatives and friends from South Africa, spoke with NBC News on May 9, 2026, regarding the conditions on the vessel. Van Milligen had spent 21 days aboard the ship as of the date of the report.

Despite the volume of illnesses reported among the crew and passengers, van Milligen described the experience as surprisingly normal.

The normal atmosphere is still here. Jan van Milligen