Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Hits Cruise Ship MV Hondius

The MV Hondius cruise ship faced a hantavirus outbreak that resulted in the deaths of three passengers, including a Dutch couple. The ship has arrived in Rotterdam for disinfection after all passengers disembarked elsewhere. The 25 crew members and medical staff on board are currently in quarantine.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rotterdam | Updated: 18-05-2026 13:41 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 13:41 IST
Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Hits Cruise Ship MV Hondius
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The cruise ship MV Hondius, struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, has entered the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection.

With international health authorities on high alert, the ship carried 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on Monday.

All passengers had previously disembarked at other ports, and the remaining crew are now in immediate quarantine. The lethal outbreak resulted in the deaths of three passengers, including a Dutch couple, believed to have contracted the virus during their South American visit.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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