Just days after the MV Hondius cruise’s hantavirus outbreak sparked global concern, Disney abruptly canceled its adventure cruise from Singapore, which was scheduled for May 7-11.
Find out what we know so far about the sudden cancellation of Disney’s Adventure cruise ship.
Why was the Disney Adventure Cruise canceled?
Disney did not specify the reason for the shocking cancellation of its cruise ship. According to Cruise Industry Newsthe company issued a statement to its passengers apologizing for the disappointment.
“We are truly sorry to inform you that we are unable to continue your Disney Adventure experience from May 7-11, 2026, as planned,” the company’s statement to guests read. “We fully understand how upsetting and disappointing this news is, and we realize this is not the experience you were looking forward to.”
While insisting that “every decision was made with you in mind,” Disney assured passengers that the team was “fully committed to supporting you and making this transition as smooth as possible given the circumstances.” The company also said customers will receive a full refund, in addition to a 50% discount on a future cruise booking, a free one-night stay at the JW Marriott Singapore South Beach and coverage for flight change fees. Cruise Industry News reported.
“We sincerely apologize for this unexpected situation and thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation,” Disney’s announcement to guests concluded.
Was the Disney Adventure Cruise canceled due to the Hantavirus outbreak?
No. Despite speculation circulating online about the MV Hondius cruise, the Disney Adventure was not canceled due to a link to the hantavirus.
What is hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a rare and potentially deadly virus. If a person contracts the disease, it can lead to serious illnesses, the most common being hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), which usually begins with flu-like symptoms.
In 2025, Gene Hackmanthe late wife, Betsy Arakawadied of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. She was 65 years old.
Is hantavirus contagious? How it spreads
Hantavirus is spread through direct contact with fluids from infected rodents, such as urine, feces or saliva, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can also be spread through a scratch or bite from a rodent, according to the CDC, although this is rare, or if a person breathes contaminated air from rodent droppings.
However, Andean hantavirus is known for its possible transmission from person to person. This type of virus is mainly found in Chile and Argentina, where the cruise ship MV Hondius was supposed to sail.