Video shows MV Hondius passenger’s death being announced on board

7 May 2026 • 6:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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Video shows MV Hondius passenger’s death being announced on board

  • A video shared online shows Captain Jan Dobrogowski of the MV Hondius cruise ship announcing a passenger's death on 12 April.
  • The captain informed passengers that the death was believed to be due to natural causes and was not infectious.
  • Oceanwide Expeditions, the ship's operator, confirmed the announcement concerned a Dutch national who died on 11 April.
  • At the time of the announcement, the operator stated there was no evidence of a virus on board, and the case was considered isolated.
  • The video has gained attention as the vessel is now dealing with a hantavirus outbreak, which has resulted in three deaths and several suspected infections.

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