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An American travel blogger aboard the MV Hondius documents confinement as a suspected hantavirus outbreak kills three passengers and strands the expedition cruise ship off West Africa in 2026.

World Health Organization probes first-ever hantavirus cruise outbreak aboard MV Hondius in 2026, with three deaths and suspected human-to-human transmission among 150 passengers stranded off Cabo Verde.

Nearly 150 passengers remain stranded aboard the Hondius expedition vessel as a deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak sparks a political standoff between Spain and the Canary Islands in 2026. Three confirmed deaths fuel transmission concerns.

A luxury expedition cruise aboard the MV Hondius becomes the site of the first documented hantavirus outbreak at sea, stranding 150 passengers off West Africa with multiple deaths reported as of May 2026.

The Star Princess has officially launched its full-scale 2026 Alaska season from Seattle, introducing enhanced capacity for 90,000 guests and specialized glacier-viewing routes through the Inside Passage.

PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys have announced their 2028 small-ship expedition season, featuring a total solar eclipse cruise in Australia's Kimberley region and deep-dive voyages into Antarctica and Madagascar.

Princess Cruises has officially introduced the Star Princess to the Port of Seattle, launching a high-capacity 2026 Alaska season featuring 20 round-trip voyages through the Inside Passage.

Princess Cruises has officially kicked off its 2026 Alaska season with the launch of the Star Princess from Seattle, celebrated with a massive drone light show and a focus on sustainable luxury expeditions.

The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sail-powered yacht, has launched its inaugural 2026 season, bringing ultra-luxury hybrid cruising to the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is transforming modern sea travel by introducing unannounced 'surprise moments' onboard, shifting the industry focus from fixed itineraries to organic, experiential engagement.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a significant restructuring of its shoreside operations, targeting a 15% reduction in annual salary and benefits expenses through structural simplification and an offshoring pilot.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is re-evaluating its bundled air travel offering as part of a strategic shift toward margin expansion and stricter cost control across its global operations.