Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands, ending long and deadly voyage
The MV Hondius cruise ship has arrived in the Netherlands after a seven-week voyage marked by a hantavirus outbreak. The journey resulted in 11 infections and three deaths, prompting global health alerts. A World Health Organization investigation is underway to determine the virus's origin, while the ship prepares for disinfection and future voyages.
- ▪The MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam after a long journey from Ushuaia, Argentina.
- ▪There were nine confirmed hantavirus cases among passengers, with two suspected cases.
- ▪The ship had been denied docking permission in Cape Verde and was stranded before reaching the Netherlands.
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Health newsHantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands after long, deadly voyageThe MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam early Monday for disinfection after a deadly outbreak of the rare disease that put authorities across the world on alert.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCDC Says There Are Now No Known Hantavirus Cases in the US02:21Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 4:43 AM EDTBy Patrick SmithThe hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived Monday in the Netherlands, ending a seven-week, 8,500 mile journey that was hit by up to 11 infections and three deaths from the rare disease.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The MV Hondius cruise ship docked in…
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