Taking a cruise holiday remains a popular choice in 2026, with millions of travellers expected to set sail this year despite a series of onboard health scares making global headlines.
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships have sparked concern among passengers, including the deaths of three travellers aboard the MV Hondius after the vessel stopped in Argentina and a norovirus outbreak on a British cruise ship docked in Bordeaux, France.
