The Cruise Industry Faces a Public Health Crisis The cruise industry has been dealt a severe blow in recent years due to high profile public health crises.
Norovirus outbreaks on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and COVID 19 outbreaks on multiple vessels have raised concerns about the safety of cruising.
Understanding the Crisis in the Cruise Industry Close quarters and high crew turnover on cruise ships create an environment conducive to infectious disease spread.