The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed seven cases of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship off West Africa, primarily carrying British, American, and Spanish passengers. The outbreak includes three deaths, one critically ill patient, and three individuals with mild symptoms. Passenger Jake Rosmarin documented the situation, expressing distress at being stranded and the desire to return home. The ship, M/V Hondius, was denied permission to disembark its passengers and crew near the Cape Verde islands. Approximately 150 people remain on board. The ship had visited remote locations, including Tristan da Cunha. The first victim died on April 11, and his body remained on board until April 24. Another passenger, a Briton, became seriously ill and was medically evacuated to South Africa. The Netherlands confirmed the virus in the Dutch woman who died. The cruise began in March, marketed as an Antarctic nature expedition. The ship's chef posted a joyful video before another death was reported. Cape Verdean health authorities have not yet granted permission for medical evacuation. Hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents but can rarely transmit between people.