There are specific circumstances where you may be able to file a claim against the cruise ship operator if you become ill on the voyage. This is primarily an option when many passengers are made ill by poor sanitary conditions or outbreaks on the trip (norovirus being one of the most common). In order to file a successful claim, your legal team will need to prove the outbreak was due to cruise line negligence. Factors like poor sanitation practices, improperly stored or prepared food, overbooking or outbreak mismanagement may impact the success of your claim.