The unusual hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch expedition ship MV Hondius has raised difficult questions about disease preparedness at sea, human transmission risks, and how modern cruise ships respond when rare infections emerge far from land
The cruise company has launched the MSC Concierge service, an innovative AI service that will be integrated into the MSC for Me app, assisting vacationers in a variety of areas, from answering questions to ordering various services and choosing customized entertainment options on the ship
The WHO confirmed eight reported hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, while stressing the rare outbreak does not spread like COVID or influenza
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"
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"
MSC World Asia will host advanced gaming complexes, alongside the company's "widest range of programs yet, alongside immersive, interactive and personalized experiences". Also: the ship will sail the Mediterranean
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%
Royal Caribbean's new ship will have approximately 20 decks, accommodate up to 7,600 passengers, and offer activity areas, pools, water parks, and extreme facilities
