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Investigation Update on the Seven Seas Mariner

  • Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Mariner
  • Voyage Dates: 2/25-3/9
  • Number of ill passengers out of total number of passengers: 38 of 614 (6.19%)
  • Number of ill crew out of total number of crew: 5 of 446 (1.12%)
  • Predominant symptoms: diarrhea and vomiting
  • Actions: In response to the outbreak, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the crew aboard the ship took the following actions:
    • increased cleaning and disinfection procedures,
    • sent daily updates to CDC until the number of ill people returned to expected levels,
    • collected stool specimens for analysis.
  • The number of passengers and crew that reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illnesses returned to expected levels by the following voyage.