Ruby Princess

The Ruby Princess is a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. It has recently become newsworthy due to multiple norovirus outbreaks affecting its passengers and crew. In June and July of this year, the vessel, on a voyage from San Francisco to Alaska and Canada, reported over 100 passengers and approximately 23 crew members falling ill with suspected norovirus. This marks the third such outbreak on a Princess Cruises vessel this year, highlighting a recurring health concern. The ship's recent voyages, including a 20-day round trip from San Francisco, have been impacted by these highly contagious stomach virus incidents, drawing attention from federal health officials like the CDC. The current relevance lies in the repeated nature of these outbreaks on the same ship, raising questions about onboard health protocols and their effectiveness in preventing the spread of illness during voyages.