Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its current 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town, South Africa.

Local media reported that when the ship arrived in Cape Town on Monday, a limited number of guests were experiencing symptoms consistent with stomach flu. Such symptoms are commonly associated with norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that can spread easily in close-contact environments such as cruise ships.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises confirmed that its onboard health and safety procedures were implemented promptly once the situation was identified. The company emphasized that the health of guests and crew is its highest priority and noted that only a small proportion of passengers were affected.

The cruise line said the ship’s sanitation officer initiated CDC-approved response protocols. Guests who reported symptoms received medical care onboard, while enhanced cleaning and sanitization measures were carried out throughout the vessel.

Regent did not disclose the exact number of affected guests and stated that the situation has been handled without significant impact on ship operations. Gastrointestinal illnesses such as norovirus are closely monitored within the cruise industry, with standard measures typically including medical treatment, isolation when required, and intensified sanitation procedures.

According to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the situation remains under control, with all appropriate precautions in place as Seven Seas Voyager prepares to continue its scheduled itinerary.