Cruise news (OceanwideExpeditions-tagged)
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship MV Hondius cleared to resume cruises after deep cleaning
Oceanwide Expeditions has confirmed that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection programme aboard m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam and...
June 1, 2026WHO continues monitoring following hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius
The hantavirus outbreak associated with the cruise ship Hondius remains stable, according to updates issued by the World Health Organization/WHO, as...
May 25, 2026MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection following hantavirus outbreak
The expedition ship MV Hondius arrived at Port Rotterdam on Monday, May 18th, following a transatlantic voyage overshadowed by a hantavirus outbreak...
May 18, 2026- Accidents
WHO says hantavirus outbreak at sea does not compare to COVID pandemic
The World Health Organization/WHO sought to reassure the public during its latest briefing on the hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition ship...
May 7, 2026 - Accidents
Canary Islands dispute emerges over hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius
A political disagreement has developed regarding the proposed arrival of the expedition ship Hondius in the Canary Islands following a hantavirus...
May 6, 2026 - Accidents
No hantavirus cases detected among Filipino seafarers amid Hondius outbreak
Health authorities have confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members serving aboard the expedition vessel Hondius remain unaffected by the suspected...
May 5, 2026 - Accidents
3 passengers dead after hantavirus outbreak strikes Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Hondius
The polar expedition ship Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet, encountered a grave medical situation during a Transatlantic crossing...
May 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Plancius completed rare Tristan da Cunha cruise landings
In April 2026, during the Atlantic Odyssey voyage, Oceanwide Expeditions (fleet) completed a series of landings across the Tristan da Cunha...
May 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions plans eco-sail expedition ships for future fleet expansion
The Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet has announced the signing of a LoI/Letter of Intent for the construction and delivery of two eco...
March 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius advances polar cruise record in the Weddell Sea
In early February 2026, the ice-strengthened expedition vessel Ortelius established a new benchmark for the southernmost latitude attained by a non...
February 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions opens 2025–2026 Antarctic season
Oceanwide Expeditions commenced its 2025–2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season on October 22nd, 2025, departing from Puerto Madryn, Argentina...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Ortelius underwent technical upgrades
The polar cruise company and travel brand Oceanwide Expeditions has completed two major technical projects aboard MV Ortelius aimed at improving...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dubai to host Middle East’s inaugural Polar Expedition Forum
Dubai is slated to host the region’s first business-to-business forum dedicated entirely to polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025...
August 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius is first Antarctic expedition cruise ship (season 2024-2025) to enter Weddell Sea
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet achieved a significant milestone for Antarctica 2024-2025 season, with its ice-strengthened cruise ship mv Ortelius...
November 16, 2024