Quarantine on the High Seas: A Public Health Test for Cruise Industry Accountability The recent gastroenteritis outbreak on the Ambition cruise ship, docked in Bordeaux, France, has left over 1,000 passengers and crew members confined to the vessel.
This incident raises critical questions about the accountability of the cruise industry when it comes to public health.
Historically, the cruise industry has struggled to balance its lucrative business model with basic public health standards.