French authorities have confined over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the British cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux following the death of a 92-year-old British passenger and reports of dozens suffering from upset stomachs. The elderly passenger reportedly died from a heart attack, and health officials have confirmed that there is currently no established link between the death and the gastroenteritis symptoms experienced by others on board. Initial tests have ruled out norovirus, a highly contagious virus known for causing vomiting and diarrhea, but further tests are ongoing to investigate the cause of the illnesses, including the possibility of food poisoning. Passengers began showing symptoms while docked in Brest, France, before the ship's arrival in Bordeaux. A passenger from Belfast noted that additional sanitation measures are in place and described the situation as manageable compared to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.