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Over 140 people fell ill while on board Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of The Seas vesselCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Cruise passengers swimming in the pools and lounging on the ship’s sun roof (stock)Credit: Alamy<\/p>\n A total of 134 passengers and seven crew members complained of feeling ill while on board The Navigator of the Seas vessel.<\/p>\n The ship had left Los Angeles on July 4 and was heading to Mexico.\u00a0<\/p>\n It docked in Puerto Vallarta on July 8 before arriving back in Los Angeles three days later, according to its Cruise Mapper itinerary.\u00a0<\/p>\n Health chiefs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not identified a cause behind the outbreak.<\/p>\n But, vomiting and diarrhea are common symptoms of norovirus.<\/p>\n Other symptoms include fever, headache and body aches.<\/p>\n The virus, which is highly contagious, is known as the stomach flu.<\/p>\n People who contract norovirus tend to see an improvement in their symptoms within one to three days.<\/p>\n But, health chiefs have warned the virus can still be spread.<\/p>\n A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said the health and safety of crew members and passengers are the company’s top priority, as per USA Today.<\/a><\/p>\n What is norovirus<\/p>\n Norovirus is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK and is also referred to as \u201cthe winter vomiting bug\u201d, although it can affect people all year round.<\/p>\n It is very unpleasant but it usually clears itself up in a few days.<\/p>\n It commonly spreads through food or water that is contaminated during preparation or through contaminated surfaces and through close contact with a person who is infected.<\/p>\n Norovirus infection occurs most frequently in closed and crowded environments. Examples include hospitals, nursing homes, child care centres, schools and cruise ships.<\/p>\n The main symptoms are: <\/p>\n Feeling sick (nausea)DiarrhoeaBeing sick (vomiting)A high temperatureA\u00a0headacheAching arms and legs<\/p>\n Most people who contract norovirus tend to get better within one to three days.<\/p>\n The virus easily spreads around public places and is transmitted when a tiny particle of vomit or poo from an infected person gets into someone else\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n There is no cure for the virus, but there are ways the symptoms can be eased:<\/p>\n Drink plenty of fluids and avoid getting dehydratedTake paracetamol to ease aches and painsRest \u2013 a lotEat plain foods (if you can manage eating)Rehydrate with rehydration salts which you can buy in a sachetAdults can take antidiarrhoeal tablets<\/p>\n Travelers who reported symptoms were isolated and the ship was cleaned.<\/p>\n Last September, 180 people fell ill on board Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas ship.<\/p>\n The outbreak happened during a trip to Alaska.<\/p>\n The Navigator of the Seas maiden voyage was in 2002 and was refurbished in 2024. <\/p>\n It’s commonly used for trips from Los Angeles to different Mexican destinations.<\/p>\n The vessel recently left Los Angeles on July 11, docking in Cabo San Lucas, Mazaltan, and the tourist hotspot of Puerto Vallarta.<\/p>\n It is due to arrive in Los Angeles at 7am local time on July 18. <\/p>\n The ship’s capacity is approximately 3,300 and it boasts 17 bars and more than 12 dining options. <\/p>\n It has features such as rock climbing wall, escape room, ice skating rink, and a surf simulator. <\/p>\n On board the ship there are three pools and six whirlpools, as well as a riptide waterslide.<\/p>\n The ship, which cost $650 million to build, has 15 decks – nine of which have cabins. <\/p>\n It is around 1020 feet long and can reach top speeds of 25mph. <\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Travelers enjoying the views from the 11th deck of the ship (stock)Credit: Alamy 4<\/p>\n Passengers at an Expresso bar on the ship’s Royal Promenade deck (stock)Credit: Alamy<\/p>\n More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook at\u00a0TheSunUS<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on X at\u00a0@TheUSSun<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Pool](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/w1arwm-slashaway-bay-pool-area-1010774817.jpg\")
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