Inside the deadly hantavirus-infected cruise ship, MV Hondius, where 3 passengers have died
The MV Hondius, a Dutch expedition cruise ship, is stranded at sea after a suspected hantavirus outbreak led to the deaths of three passengers. The vessel was denied docking permission in Cape Verde, leaving around 150 passengers from 23 countries trapped onboard. A TikTok video by traveler Jake Rosmarin, showcasing the ship's amenities before the outbreak, has resurfaced amid the crisis.
- ▪The MV Hondius is a Dutch cruise ship built in 2019 for polar expedition travel.
- ▪Three passengers have died from a suspected hantavirus infection aboard the ship.
- ▪The ship was denied docking in Cape Verde, leaving approximately 150 passengers stranded.
- ▪Jake Rosmarin, a Boston-based travel influencer, documented the ship's interior in a TikTok video before the outbreak.
- ▪The MV Hondius is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions and designed to Polar Class 6 standards.
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World News exclusive Inside the deadly hantavirus-infected cruise ship, MV Hondius, where 3 passengers have died By Georgia Worrell Published May 4, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ET Passengers now trapped aboard the infected cruise ship MV Hondius had been sipping coffee in sleek lounges and soaking in picturesque views just days earlier – before a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives. An April 1 TikTok video from Boston-based travel influencer Jake Rosmarin – who also posted a tearful update about the dire situation now aboard the Dutch cruise liner Monday – shows the 353-foot expedition vessel in all its polished glory before chaos hit.
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