Investigation Update on the Seven Seas
Navigator
- Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Navigator
- Voyage Dates: 4/5-4/16
- Number of ill passengers out of total number of passengers: 22 of 456 (4.8%)
- Number of ill crew out of total number of crew:
0 of 350 (0%)
- Predominant symptoms: diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps
- 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 expected levels,
- collected stool specimens for analysis.
- On April 16th, VSP staff boarded the ship to conduct an environmental investigation and make recommendations.
- The number of passengers and crew that reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illnesses returned to
expected levels by the following voyage.