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Updated at 7:41 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008

Over a hundred sick on cruise to Hawaii

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — A Holland America Line cruise ship is back in San Diego after a 15-day trip to Hawai'i that left more than 100 passengers and crew members sick.

Cruise line spokesman Erik Elvejord told the San Diego Union-Tribune that 99 passengers and 12 crew members aboard the Zaandam reported being sickened, likely by a norovirus. The ship docked about 8 a.m. Thursday.

Norovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping and usually lasts 24 to 48 hours. It is highly contagious.