Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on final approach to port: AFP
Published: 09:05 AM,May 18,2026 | EDITED : 01:05 PM,May 18,2026
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board, was making its final approach to Rotterdam harbour Monday, according to AFP journalists.
AFP reporters on board a separate vessel caught sight of the ship, still carrying 27 crew and medical staff, as it steamed towards the port for final disembarkment and disinfection.