A norovirus outbreak on ms Rotterdam, a vessel operated by HAL-Holland America Line, resulted in ~120 individuals falling ill.
Out of 2614 guests, 157 reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, along with 17 staff/crew, as noted by the CDC.
The ship is currently on a 12-day Panama Canal Sunfarer cruise roundtrip from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Feb 2-14).
Holland America Line confirmed that most cases were mild and resolved swiftly. The company had implemented enhanced sanitation protocols in collaboration with the CDC to minimize further transmission, including continuous disinfection of the ship, and had isolated affected guests and crew members.
This event represents the 7th gastrointestinal outbreak on a cruise in 2025 that has met the CDC’s criteria for public notification, following 18 similar incidents in 2024, many of which were attributed to norovirus.
For more ms Rotterdam incidents and accidents see the ship's CruiseMinus page.