More than 150 people get grim ‘vomiting bug’ on mega cruise ship in Caribbean

The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea (Picture: Princess)

A norovirus outbreak swept through a mega cruise ship leaving more than 150 people stricken by the ‘vomiting bug’.

A total 104 passengers and 49 crew members became ill with norovirus on the Star Princess liner, which only debuted five months ago.

Guests were on a cruise holiday around Central America and the Caribbean when the vomiting and diarrhea took hold.

Staff on the 4,307-passenger vessel first reported...