A recent norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line ship has affected 60 individuals.

Onboard the Volendam, which had 1,369 passengers, 53 guests and seven crew members reported feeling unwell during their current journey. Common symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The cruise departed from Miami on January 4, with planned stops in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and more, according to CruiseMapper.

The cruise line’s representative stated that the illnesses were mostly mild and resolved quickly.

“We have implemented enhanced cleaning measures in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the risk of further spread, which includes continuous sanitation of the ship,” the representative informed YSL News via email. Additionally, sick passengers and crew members were isolated, among other measures noted by the CDC.

This incident marks the fourth norovirus outbreak on Holland America ships since early December, following similar incidents on the Eurodam, Rotterdam, and Zuiderdam ships. Other cruise lines, such as Cunard Line and Princess Cruises, have also experienced outbreaks recently.

So far this year, the CDC has recorded three outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruises that triggered public notifications. These incidents follow a total of 18 reported in 2024, most of which were attributed to norovirus. The health agency noted that such outbreaks are more frequent during the colder winter months.

Dr. Dean Winslow, a medicine and pediatrics professor at Stanford Medicine, explained to YSL News earlier this month that outbreaks often occur in settings where people gather, particularly where food and drinks are served—such as cruise ships, universities, nursing homes, and even hospitals.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter based in Nashville.