Passengers now trapped aboard the infected cruise ship MV Hondius had been sipping coffee in sleek lounges and soaking in picturesque views just days earlier – before a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives.
An April 1 TikTok video from Boston-based travel influencer Jake Rosmarin – who also posted a tearful update about the dire situation now aboard the Dutch cruise liner Monday – shows the 353-foot expedition vessel in all its polished glory before chaos hit.
The clip captures the gleaming interiors that stretch seven decks: plush lounge seating, a sprawling dining room with floor-to-ceiling wine storage and colorful common spaces framed by panoramic views.
“I’m entering on deck four – this is where the lobby is,” Rosmarin says in the clip, panning the camera to show leather seating and a food ordering station.
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