Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMakini Brice & Charlotte Van CampenhoutWednesday 13 May 2026 14:30 BSTPassengers stand aboard the Bahamas-registered cruise ship Ambition after they were confined following the outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness onboard (AFP/Getty)Passengers and crew aboard the Ambition cruise ship were prevented from disembarking in Bordeaux, France, due to a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak.Local authorities imposed the temporary ban as a precautionary measure after dozens of possible cases were identified on the vessel, which carried 1,700 people.French media reported one fatality linked to the outbreak, and officials stated the disembarkation ban would remain in place pending medical test results.The regional health authority clarified that this suspected stomach flu outbreak is not connected to a hantavirus cluster previously reported on a different luxury ship.Ambassador Cruise Line confirmed implementing enhanced sanitation and prevention protocols on the Ambition, noting that gastrointestinal illnesses are not uncommon on cruise ships.In fullFrance stops 1,700 passengers from disembarking cruise ship after suspected outbreakThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in