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Multiple reports of gastrointestinal illness reported
The passengers of the 'Silver Muse' were asked to undertake greater sanitation precautions following multiple reports of gastrointestinal illness after the ship’s departure from Athens on Aug 26, 2025, affected by changes in onboard procedures. While this did not have an overall impact on the ship’s 11-night itinerary, afflicted guests were asked to quarantine in their staterooms. Furthermore, rigorous cleaning protocols were initiated throughout the ship. The nature of the activities was not detailed. The cruise line did clarify that the procedures are recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and other public health agencies. The CDC outlines a variety of sanitation measures to prevent the spread of norovirus.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to buy majority stake in Silversea
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is to acquire a 67% stake in privately owned luxury and expedition cruise operator Silversea Cruises. Under to agreement, RCL will purchase a 66.7% stake of Silversea for around US$1 billion based on an enterprise value of approximately US$2 billion. Silversea owner Manfredi Lefebvre D'Ovidio will retain the remaining shares in Silversea and continue his role as the company’s executive chairman. He will also qualify for an estimated contingent consideration of around 472,000 RCL shares, payable upon achievement of certain 2019-2020 performance metrics. Silversea currently operates four expedition ships and five classic cruise vessels and will welcome Silver Moon and Silver Dawn in 2020 and 2021. The line also has an option for a third sister ship.
Medevac off Nantucket
The US Coast Guard medevaced a 76-year-old man from the "Silver Muse" on Apr 26, 2018, approximately 80 miles south of Nantucket. The cruise ship contacted Coast Guard watchstanders via satellite phone at about 9:30 a.m. reporting one of their passengers was experiencing symptoms of paralysis and needed further medical treatment. A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod helicopter crew deployed to assist, arrived on scene at approximately 11:45 a.m. and hoisted the man. The aircrew then transported the man to Cape Cod Hospital where his care was transferred to awaiting medical personnel.
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