Evacuation under strict quarantine measures: The first passengers have disembarked from the MV Hondius as WHO teams coordinate rescue flights and epidemiological assessments in Spain. Here are the latest updates from the Spanish health ministry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 102 passengers and 13 crew fell ill with norovirus aboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship during its Southern Caribbean voyage. The incident follows a similar Norovirus outbreak on the cruise line's Star Princess ship in March
In a recent media briefing, the World Health Organization confirmed eight reported hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, while stressing the rare outbreak does not spread like COVID or influenza. Citizens from these 13 countries got off the cruise ship at St. Helena before they learned about the outbreak: the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, St Kitts
After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship
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. NCL President: “A ship that is an ideal combination of active, relaxing and escape experiences for all ages”
MSC Cruises' new ship offers a unique family-friendly attraction park, a new pool complex, and a variety of water activities, including virtual reality extreme slides. The cruises will begin with seven-night itineraries to major destinations in the Mediterranean
Over 8.4 million passengers visited Greek ports on 6,129 cruises last year, with the industry continuing to strengthen. Will the regional crisis in the Middle East affect the 2026 figures?
Marella Cruises’ 30th birthday sailings feature Pixie Lott, Lemar, live Q&As, 90s parties, and a nostalgic seven-night cruise across its fleet. Prices start at £1,056 per person
Viking welcomes the 190-guest Viking Eldir, a sleek new Longship offering luxury European river itineraries with modern design and immersive experiences. "We proudly bring our guests closer to destinations along the great rivers of the world"
TUI, MSC, Celestyal, and Aroya ships remain docked in Gulf ports as airspace closures and security alerts disrupt sailing. MSC Euribis: "We regret to inform you that we need to change our itinerary"
A fire broke out on a cruise ship with 271 passengers on board; the passengers were evacuated quickly. One crew member lost his life, and another was seriously injured. The Port Authority of Singapore has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident
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The esteemed musician passed away on the last day of The Jazz Cruise '26 aboard the Celebrity Cruises luxury ship. "He was a friend, a great musician and one of the very best entertainers ever."
Small-ship favorite Alaskan Dream Cruises has closed and canceled all future sailings, leaving Alaska travelers to adjust plans. Thank you for the lasting relationships we’ve built and for allowing us to be a part of your Alaskan stories”
A young brown whale of about 10 meters long has died after being struck by a vessel and buried on the beach. "The whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. This type of blunt force injury is often associated with a large ship strike, and the nature of the wounds indicates that the whale was still alive when it was struck"
