6 May 2026, 22:45 hrs CET
Oceanwide Expeditions continues to manage an ongoing medical situation on board m/v Hondius.
Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the first of two medicalized aircraft, carrying two of the three individuals transferred from m/v Hondius earlier today has landed in the Netherlands. The two individuals on board have been received by specialist medical and screening teams. The second medicalized aircraft carrying the third individual is currently experiencing a delay. The individual on board this aircraft remains in a stable condition. We will provide an update on the arrival of this second aircraft as soon as possible.
Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that m/v Hondius departed Cape Verde at 19:15 CET and is now heading north. Under the current plan, m/v Hondius will sail for the Canary Islands. This is expected to take 3-4 days. Three additional medical professionals have embarked m/v Hondius to provide optimal medical care during the crossing.
Oceanwide Expeditions remains in close and continual discussion with relevant authorities regarding our exact point of arrival, quarantine and screening procedures for all guests, and a precise timeline. We are unable to confirm the details of onward travel for guests at this stage. This is dependent on medical advice and the outcome of stringent screening procedures. Close cooperation continues with local and international authorities, including the WHO, the RIVM, relevant embassies, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
All media inquiries should be directed to: Mrs. Kiki Hirschfeldt: kiki@coebergh.nl
For all other matters, we refer to our previous press updates. The unchanged list of previous official communications is as follows:
6 May 2026, 14:45 hrs CET
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-6-may-2026-14-45-hrs-cet
6 May 2026, 11:00 hrs CET
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/press-update-6-may-2026-11-00-hrs-cet
5 May 2026 19:15 hrs CET
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/onboard-update-m-v-hondius-5-may-2026-19-15-hrs-cet
5 May 2026, 17:00 CET
4 May 2026, 23:30 CET
4 May 2026, 13:30 PM CET
3 May 2026, 3:00 hrs CET
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/operational-update-medical-situation-aboard-m-v-hondius