Press update | m/v Hondius: 10 May 2026, 12:40 hrs CET

by Oceanwide Expeditions News 10.05.2026

10 May 2026, 12:40 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to work with relevant authorities to bring the medical situation on board m/v Hondius to a conclusion.

The vessel arrived at the port of Granadilla, Tenerife, on Sunday, 10 May, at 06:24 AM local time. Led by local authorities, the WHO, and select international governments, the disembarkation of all guests and a limited number of crew members is now underway. This is being performed by launch boats and, if necessary, the Zodiac craft of m/v Hondius. Upon disembarkation, all individuals will be transferred immediately to waiting aircraft. The sequence of disembarkation is being coordinated with the arrival of repatriation flights.

Oceanwide Expeditions is not involved in the planning and facilitation of guest screening and repatriation. As outlined by the WHO, in partnership with several international organizations and governments, guests will be transported by air to their respective countries, where they will enter quarantine procedures. Respective national authorities determine these procedures. No quarantine of non-Spanish nationals will take place in Spain.

For all inquiries relating to shore processes, we refer to the WHO.

After all guests and limited crew have disembarked, m/v Hondius will bunker and take on necessary supplies at Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Following this, the vessel will transit to the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands with the remaining crew members aboard. Further details regarding the vessel's arrival in Rotterdam will be provided when available. The expected sailing time to Rotterdam is around 5 days.

All media inquiries should be directed to: Mrs. Kiki Hirschfeldt: [email protected]

For all other matters, we refer to our previous press updates. The unchanged list of previous official communications is as follows:

9 May 2026, 23:00 hrs CET

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-m-v-hondius-9-may-2026-23-00-hrs-cet

9 May 2026, 13:30 hrs CET

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-m-v-hondius-9-may-2026-13-30-hrs-cet

8 May 2026, 19:00 hrs CET

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-m-v-hondius-8-may-2026-19-00-hrs-cet

7 May 2026, 17:15 hrs CET

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-m-v-hondius-7-may-2026-17-15-hrs-cet

7 May 2026, 11:30 hrs CET

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/press/press-update-m-v-hondius-7-may-2026-11-30-hrs-cet