When Cruises Go Sideways: Virus, Outage, Alaska Dreams

Hong Kong health authorities investigate a norovirus outbreak aboard Holland America's Westerdam after 76 passengers and crew fall ill during an Asia sailing. Carnival Sunshine is delayed departing Norfolk after an overnight power outage leaves passengers in the dark. And HX Expeditions announces two new Alaska Inside Passage cruises for 2026, offering expedition-style small-ship access to remote Alaskan waterways.