"Unlikely Passengers: Before Hantavirus Outbreak, Cruise Ship's Dark History Revealed A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has left many travelers shaken, but a new investigation by The New York Times reveals that the MV Hondius had a history of attracting a more... unsavory crowd. Before the outbreak, the ship catered to a 'different type of traveler', with reports of gang activity, substance abuse, and even human trafficking on board. As the ship's troubled past comes to light, questions are being raised about the safety and security protocols in place for passengers and crew, and whether the hantavirus outbreak is just the tip of the iceberg for this troubled vessel."
Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’ The New York Times
