Hondius Returns After Hantavirus Crisis

The Hondius cruise ship, grounded since a deadly hantavirus outbreak in May that killed three, is finally back on the water after a brutal deep clean. After two canceled sailings and a second round of disinfection—including hydrogen peroxide and steam—Oceanwide Expeditions is sending 137 guests and a doctor to Spitsbergen, Norway, for a seven-day expedition. Though officials claim this trip is safer than the South American leg where the outbreak began, new passenger rules remain secret. The ship’s return marks a tense but hopeful restart for travelers and crew alike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82fc5677701baf7b