Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Despite recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships, the demand for cruises remains strong, with industry representatives expecting a record number of passengers this year. Three passengers died and several others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. The Cruise Lines International Association estimates 38.3 million people will travel on ocean-going ships this year.