No, cruise ships aren’t floating petri dishes
Science Ask Us Anything No, cruise ships aren’t floating petri dishes But don't go licking the railings. By Clarissa Brincat Published Jul 24, 2026 8:54 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) 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?
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- ▪Just how likely are you to get sick on a cruise ship?
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Science Ask Us Anything No, cruise ships aren’t floating petri dishes But don't go licking the railings. By Clarissa Brincat Published Jul 24, 2026 8:54 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) 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? Image: General_4530 / Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! 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. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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