Norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess has sparked a San Francisco lockdown on a 20‑day voyage; the ship, built in 2008, is a Crown-class vessel operated by Princess Cruises with a long service history after being handed to Carnival.
The Ruby Princess on a 20‑day Alaska/Canada cruise has reported illness among 102 passengers and 23 crew, with norovirus the likely cause. Princess Cruises says enhanced cleaning is underway and cases have decreased; the ship will undergo comprehensive disinfection before its next voyage.