10 Jan 2011
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas was delayed on January 3rd after an outbreak of illness struck the ship, causing 150 passengers to become sick.
Royal Caribbean reports a gastro-intestinal illness marked by diarrhea and vomiting affected some passengers, including three crew members. Royal Caribbean took measures to ensure the ship was ready for its next voyage by remaining in port five hours longer than normal to undergo a ship-wide cleaning.
The cruise terminal was also sanitized and the ship is scheduled to depart on another cruise Saturday night.
During the voyage, crew took precautions to prevent the spread of the virus such as banning menus and silverware from meals.
