Skip to content
  • Home
  • Search
  • Expedition Report
  • River Report
  • Orderbook
  • Research
  • About Us
  • Email News
  • Advertise
  • Store
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Search
  • Expedition Report
  • River Report
  • Orderbook
  • Research
  • About Us
  • Email News
  • Advertise
  • Store
  • Contact
Twitter Facebook Linkedin
cin header 2025
Cruise Industry News Logo
  • Home
  • Cruise News
    • Cruise News Index
    • Email Alerts | E-Newsletter
    • Cruise Ship Orderbook
    • Ship Sales and Transfers
    • Search
    • Trade Shows and Events
    • PDF Resources
    • Historical Data
  • Quarterly Magazine
    • Quarterly Magazine
    • Feature Magazine Articles
    • Subscribe
  • 2026 Annual Report
    • 2026 Annual Report
    • River Report
    • Full Product Package
  • 2026 Executive Guide
    • 2026 Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
    • Euro River Market Report
    • Global Cruise Ship Index
    • Expedition Market Report
    • Riverboat Index
    • Secondhand Market
    • Luxury Market Report
    • Drydocking and Refurb
    • Orderbook Capacity Data
    • China Market Report
    • Full Product Package
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Cruise News
    • Cruise News Index
    • Email Alerts | E-Newsletter
    • Cruise Ship Orderbook
    • Ship Sales and Transfers
    • Search
    • Trade Shows and Events
    • PDF Resources
    • Historical Data
  • Quarterly Magazine
    • Quarterly Magazine
    • Feature Magazine Articles
    • Subscribe
  • 2026 Annual Report
    • 2026 Annual Report
    • River Report
    • Full Product Package
  • 2026 Executive Guide
    • 2026 Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
    • Euro River Market Report
    • Global Cruise Ship Index
    • Expedition Market Report
    • Riverboat Index
    • Secondhand Market
    • Luxury Market Report
    • Drydocking and Refurb
    • Orderbook Capacity Data
    • China Market Report
    • Full Product Package
  • SUBSCRIBE

Update: Hondius Arrives in Rotterdam on May 18

  • May 13, 2026
Oceanwide Flag

The Hondius is expected to arrive in Rotterdam on Monday, May 18, with 27 people onboard, according to Oceanwide Expeditions.

The vessel has 25 crew members and two medical staff from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment conducting medical monitoring during the voyage. None is displaying hantavirus symptoms.

Upon arrival, crew members will disembark in a staggered process and follow quarantine procedures outlined by Dutch authorities. The vessel will then undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection.

Meanwhile, a woman is isolating on the Pitcairn Islands after having contact with a hantavirus-exposed individual from the Hondius, according to the BBC.

The woman, a U.S. citizen, flew from San Francisco on May 7 and transited through Tahiti and Mangareva in French Polynesia before arriving at Pitcairn, according to the French Polynesian government.

She is showing no signs of illness and is not a suspected case, officials said. The risk to the public is low.

“The person concerned does not present any hantavirus symptoms and is presently isolated in quarantine in Pitcairn,” the French Polynesian government said.

She will remain in isolation for 45 days, the length required for close contacts of hantavirus cases, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

The Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, has a population of only about 50 people, most of whom are descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers who settled there in 1790.

The UK Foreign Office said it was coordinating with local authorities and the UK Health Security Agency to manage risks to the individual and islanders.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared “mission accomplished” on the evacuation and repatriation operation on Tuesday, according to Sky News.

“Passengers and crew are now in good hands with experts from their respective countries,” Tedros said.

He added that there was “no sign” of a larger outbreak but warned “the situation could change” and more cases could emerge given the virus’s long incubation period of up to eight weeks.

A French woman who tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the ship remains in critical condition on life support in Paris, according to Dr. Xavier Lescure, an infectious disease specialist at Bichat Hospital.

The woman is being treated with an artificial lung and is in “the final stage of supportive care,” Lescure said.

In France, 22 contact cases have been identified and are under rigorous health monitoring, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said.

In the UK, 20 British nationals who were isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside will be allowed to leave and complete their isolation at home shortly, the UK Health Security Agency said.

According to News24, South African authorities are monitoring 97 people linked to two confirmed hantavirus cases in the country. A Dutch woman who died at OR Tambo International Airport on April 26 and a British passenger being treated in Johannesburg.

Of the 97 contacts, 90 have been traced and will be monitored for six weeks.

Cruise Industry News Email Alerts
 
 

 

  • Cruise News
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Email Newsletter
  • Search
  • Cruise News
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Email Newsletter
  • Search
  1. Cruise Industry News
  2. Cruise News
  3. Update: Hondius Arrives in Rotterdam on May 18
EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the latest breaking cruise news. Sign up.

CRUISE SHIP ORDERBOOK

84 Ships | 229,384 Berths | $89 Billion | View

Drydock Report
2026 Drydock Report

Highlights:

  • Full Overview
  • Record Refit Year
  • 26-27-28 Schedule
  • PDF Download
  • Order Today
2026 Executive Guide
2026 Executive Guide

Highlights:

  • All Brands
  • Decision Makers
  • Contact Info
  • Brand Background 
  • Instant Download
  • Order Today
Cruise Industry News
  • Advertising
  • About
  • Contact
Online News
  • Cruise News
  • Feature Magazine Articles
  • Orderbook
  • Events
Publications
  • Quarterly Magazine
  • Annual Report
  • Email Newsletter
  • Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
Connect
  • Search
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
© Cruise Industry News 1996-2026. All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT