Cruise Ship Linked To Hantavirus Outbreak That Killed 3 Passengers Cleared To Resume Operations

The MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship, was detained in Rotterdam following a hantavirus outbreak that killed 3 passengers, undergoing quarantine and extensive cleaning since May 18, 2026. The vessel has now been cleared by Dutch health authorities and is expected to resume scheduled cruises departing Rotterdam from June 13, 2026.