Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Dawn arrives at Port Canaveral.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn is currently quarantined off the coast of Mauritius with a reported stomach illness onboard.
“During Norwegian Dawn’s Feb. 13, 2024 South Africa voyage, a small number of guests experienced mild symptoms of a stomach-related illness. Upon the ship’s return to Port Louis, Mauritius, the vessel’s management team met with local authorities to confirm precautions and actions were being taken to ensure the wellbeing of all on board,” a statement from a Norwegian spokesperson said. “Due to additional testing being required by local authorities before being allowed entry, the government of Mauritius has delayed disembarkation for the current cruise and embarkation for the next cruise by two days to Feb. 27, 2024.”
Norwegian Dawn was on a 12-day itinerary from Cape Town to Port Louis that started on Feb. 13.
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While on the ground in Mauritius, USA TODAY and a group of journalists scheduled to depart on a press itinerary Sunday, heard the stomach illness was suspected to be cholera.
“We have elevated our sanitation procedures aboard the ship as part of our routine measures to ensure a safe environment for all on board and will continue to take any necessary measures to protect our guests, crew and destinations we visit,” the spokesperson added.
Norwegian is providing complimentary hotel accommodations for guests until they are able to board, and assisting current guests on the ship with travel arrangements.
What is cholera?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cholera is a waterborne bacterial infection that is very rare in the U.S.
Symptoms include “profuse” diarrhea, vomiting, thirst and leg cramps.
If you’re exposed to cholera, CDC recommends you should be sure to wash your hands thoroughly. Cholera can be treated by oral or intravenous antibiotics.
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Norwegian cruise quarantined due to stomach illness cases on board
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