No, cruise ships aren't floating petri dishes

More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Just how likely are you to get sick on a cruise ship? Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . A medical team in head-to-toe hazmat suits boarding a cruise ship was one of the many harrowing images from the COVID-19 pandemic.