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Port of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina — the southernmost city on Earth. On April 1, 2026, the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius…
Open this tour on the live map →Port of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina — the southernmost city on Earth. On April 1, 2026, the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius (Oceanwide Expeditions) departed Ushuaia for a 40-day transatlantic voyage to Tenerife. Aboard: 88 passengers and 59 crew — 147 people from 23 countries. THE SHIP: Built 2019, 107.6m long,…
Antarctic Peninsula — Drake Passage crossing and Antarctic landings. After crossing the notorious Drake Passage (800 km of the roughest seas on Earth), the MV Hondius conducted expedition landings along the Antarctic Peninsula. Passengers explored penguin colonies, glaciers, and research stations via Zodiac boats. CONDITIONS: Air…
South Georgia Island — British Overseas Territory, South Atlantic. The MV Hondius visited South Georgia, one of the most wildlife-rich islands on Earth. Home to 450,000+ king penguins, millions of fur seals, and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton at Grytviken. GEOGRAPHY: 170 km long, covered by glaciers and mountains up to 2,934m (Mount…
Tristan da Cunha — the world's most remote inhabited island, South Atlantic. The MV Hondius called at Tristan da Cunha, population 245 — located 2,434 km from the nearest land (Saint Helena). The island has no airport; visitors arrive by ship only. BIOSECURITY CONCERN: Tristan da Cunha has an extremely vulnerable population. With only…
Saint Helena — British Overseas Territory, South Atlantic. Famous as Napoleon Bonaparte's place of exile (1815–1821). The MV Hondius visited Saint Helena, population ~4,500. The island received an airport in 2017 (notoriously difficult to land at due to wind shear), but the ship arrived by sea. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Saint Helena has a…
Ascension Island — British Overseas Territory, mid-Atlantic. A volcanic island with RAF and US military presence. The MV Hondius called at Ascension Island, population ~800 (mostly military and government staff). The island hosts a critical RAF/USAF air base (Wideawake Airfield) used during the Falklands War (1982). OUTBREAK DETECTION:…
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) — island nation off the west coast of Africa. The MV Hondius passed through or anchored near Cape Verde as the outbreak situation escalated. By this point: CASUALTIES: The first deaths occurred at sea — a Dutch couple who had been among the earliest symptomatic cases. A German national also died. MEDICAL CRISIS:…
Port of Granadilla, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain — final destination. On May 10, 2026, the MV Hondius arrived at Tenerife. All 147 persons were disembarked under strict biosecurity protocols. Medical screening, PCR testing, and contact tracing were conducted by Spanish health authorities with WHO/ECDC coordination. REPATRIATION…
FROM PATAGONIA TO 23 NATIONS — a single ship, one virus, global consequences. THE OUTBREAK IN NUMBERS: • Ship: MV Hondius (Oceanwide Expeditions, Netherlands) • Route: Ushuaia ? Antarctic Peninsula ? South Georgia ? Tristan da Cunha ? Saint Helena ? Ascension Island ? Cape Verde ? Tenerife • Voyage: April 1 – May 10, 2026 (40 days) •…
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Why does this place matter? Explain in one or two sentences.
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Write down two facts you learned about this place.
Why does this place matter? Explain in one or two sentences.
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