Image source: www.cruisehive.com Celebrity Cruises has notified passengers of two confirmed Legionella cases among guests who sailed on the Celebrity Ascent in January 2024. To protect their privacy, further details about the exact Celebrity Ascent sailing or the infected guests’ names or identifying information has not been released. It is not known whether the individuals are related […]
American Cruise Lines legionnaires outbreak on one of its vessels on the Mississippi river.
We have learned of an outbreak of legionnaires disease on another American Cruise Line vessel on the Mississippi River per USATODAY.com’s article “American Cruise Lines notifies guests of Legionella bacteria during cruise” 9/29/23. When individuals are injured or become ill on a boat or ship, they have specific maritime claims that are unique to the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line acknowledges exposure to legionella on Norwegian Prima that departed Florida in Jan and Feb 2023
We have commented here about the risks associated with Cruise Travel, and the exposure on Cruise Ships to Legionella bacteria in water sources. Recently Norwegian Cruise Lines acknowledged an exposure to legionella on at least four (4) of its cruises on the Norwegian Prima that departed Florida on January 22, January 29, February 5, and […]