A cruise ship likely carrying thousands of passengers was stuck down by a potentially deadly vomiting bug—with holidaymakers "dropping like flies" with the infection, according to one witness.

Passengers aboard a P&O Cruises ship off the coast of Belgium fell ill with gastrointestinal illness symptoms believed to have been caused by norovirus. The outbreak that impacted "fewer than 1% of ...

Iona is among the five cruise ships due to arrive in Southampton over the next five days. The 344-metre long ship, which carries 5,200 guests and 1,800 crew, is due to arrive in port on Saturday.

Flagship Britannia will be based in Southampton year-round for the first time since its launch in 2015, with itineraries ranging from the Atlantic islands to the Caribbean and Mediterranean.