Dr Graham Fry, who is currently on a cruise himself, says most important thing to pack is ‘common sense’
Port vessels accompany the MV Hondius as it departs the Granadilla Port after all passengers were evacuated on May 11, 2026 in Tenerife. Photo: Getty Images
From a deadly hantavirus outbreak infecting passengers on an adventure vessel to holidaymakers laid low by the winter vomiting bug on a luxury liner – how safe are cruise holidays?
People might be forgiven for thinking they are breeding grounds for illness after this week’s reports, but Dublin infectious disease expert Dr Graham Fry, who is himself currently on a cruise, said they are remarkably safe.