Dozen People on Cruise Ship Sickened With Gastrointestinal Symptoms: CDC

The CDC was notified of the outbreak on May 28, though the causative agent of the outbreak is still unknown.

A sign with the CDC logo is displayed at the entrance to the agency's headquarters in Atlanta on March 2, 2025. Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP

An outbreak on board the National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship has left a dozen people suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on June 1.

The ship was carrying 66 passengers and 24 crew members during the voyage that ran from May 26 to May 31. The CDC said nine passengers and three crew members reported symptoms, predominantly vomiting and diarrhea.