Fourth GI Illness Outbreak in Two Months — When Will the CDC Issue a No-Sail Order to the National Geographic Sea Bird?

The CDC reported a gastrointestinal (GI) illness outbreak on the National Geographic Sea Bird during its July 15-20 voyage. The outbreak sickened 8 out of 57 passengers and 5 out of 26 crew members. This is the National Geographic Sea Bird 's fourth CDC reported GI illness outbreak since May 2026. The ship has likely had GI illness cases in seven of its last eleven voyages . We reported on the…