Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 240 Aboard Queen Mary 2 Cruise

Enhanced health protocols have slowed the spread of the virus, with the ship set to return to Southampton on April 6.

The outbreak has affected 224 passengers and 17 crew members, representing 8.8% of passengers and 1.4% of crew aboard the Queen Mary 2.
The norovirus outbreak was reported to the CDC on March 18, prompting enhanced cleaning, disinfection, and isolation measures on the ship.
The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program is remotely monitoring the situation, confirming a decline in new cases due to Cunard Line's containment efforts.
The Queen Mary 2 is completing a 29-day transatlantic journey from Southampton to New York and the Caribbean, scheduled to return to the UK on April 6.
Norovirus, a highly contagious virus causing vomiting and diarrhea, has seen a rise in global cases, with 10 outbreaks reported on cruise ships in 2025 so far.