FILE -- The Holland America Line's cruise ship, the MS Rotterdam, left, sits in dock as the MS Amsterdam arrives in Juneau, Alaska.(AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Health officials say dozens of people aboard a cruise ship based in Florida have been sickened in a reported norovirus outbreak.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 90 people aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.
Those affected by the outbreak showed typical symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, officials said.
The reported illness occurred on the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam during its voyage between Dec. 28, 2025, and Jan. 9.
According to CruiseMapper, the ship began the trip in Fort Lauderdale and had scheduled stops that included Colombia, Costa Rica and Jamaica.
The CDC’s latest report listed 85 passengers and nine crew members with symptoms.
Health officials said crew members responded with increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, and isolated affected passengers and crew.
The cruise line said most of the cases were mild and resolved quickly.
The CDC says norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea and of foodborne illness in the country, affecting people of all ages. Proper handwashing and other simple steps can help prevent it.