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Cruise Lines Shrug Off Recent Virus Outbreaks
Despite hantavirus and norovirus cases aboard cruise ships, the industry expects a record year for bookings.
Recent outbreaks on cruise ships—including a hantavirus case and multiple norovirus incidents—haven't dented the cruise industry's optimism. Travel experts and cruise lines expect record-breaking numbers this year, suggesting that word-of-mouth about outbreaks isn't translating into booking cancellations. It's a curious moment: the industry is riding high even as health incidents make headlines. The resilience of cruise demand despite these stories speaks to the appetite people have for vacation right now.