WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"
Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates
Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"
Royal Beach Club, the cruise line's first beach club on the continent, has officially opened in Santorini. What treats await guests on the "Ultimate Santorini Day"? Here is all you need to know
Labor organizations in Greece are expected to shut down the economy on May 1, 2026, which is when International Workers' Day is celebrated. So far, shipping workers' organizations have announced they will shut down all cruise activity. Additional organizations are expected to join, but there are no signs of the aviation getting invoved
Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship ever is set to launch in 2027 with innovative entertainment venues, larger-than-ever pools and family-friendly experiences
German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT is planning to develop a fully electric cruise ship. Emissions will be reduced by 95%
Norwegian Cruise Line Vice President Kevin Bubolz talks in a special interview with PassportNews about the innovations on the Luna ship that was launched last week, and about upgrading the entertainment concept to levels never seen before
MSC Cruises has dropped its planned Middle East sailings for Winter 2026-27, redirecting operations to the Caribbean with new French Antilles itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line has officially christened Norwegian Luna in Miami, introducing a new Caribbean cruise ship with family attractions, nightlife shows, and private island stops
