Hantavirus-ridden MV Hondius will set sail again — much sooner than you may expect
The MV Hondius, which recently experienced a hantavirus outbreak, is set to resume sailing on June 13. The vessel is currently undergoing an extensive cleaning process after the outbreak resulted in three fatalities and numerous infections. Despite ongoing health concerns, the operating company Oceanwide Expeditions is confident in the ship's readiness for future voyages.
- ▪The MV Hondius will set sail again on June 13 after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
- ▪Three people died during the outbreak, and many others were infected or isolated.
- ▪The ship is currently undergoing an intensive deep clean and remains under health scrutiny.
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World News Hantavirus-ridden MV Hondius will set sail again — much sooner than you may expect By Georgia Worrell Published May 27, 2026, 2:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The hantavirus-ridden MV Hondius is preparing to welcome a fresh batch of passengers – just weeks after a deadly outbreak killed three people and sickened many others aboard the Dutch expedition cruise liner. The doomed vessel – which is currently undergoing an intensive deep clean – is slated to set sail June 13 on a week-long Arctic voyage through Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago.
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