Nova national Drive co-host Kate Ritchie of Kate, Tim & Marty fame has returned from a horror cruise of the pacific with many passengers struck down with gastric complaints caused by a nasty bug known as a norovirus.

Happily for Kate, who was staying in a penthouse suite with her husband aboard the Pacific Eden, she and her family escaped the bug.

Nonetheless, with many passengers quarantined and parts of the ship being fumigated, the voyage was less than ideal.

Kate was reportedly travelling in her capacity as the ship’s “Godmother” and had participated in its relaunch after a recent refurbishment.