Despite recent reports of hantavirus and other infectious disease outbreaks on cruise ships, multiple outlets report that demand for cruises appears to remain strong. The Independent notes that outbreaks—such as hantavirus and norovirus—have drawn public attention but have not yet reduced vacationers’ interest in cruising. Channel NewsAsia highlights Oceanwide Expeditions, the Dutch company that owns the MV Hondius, and says a cruise is scheduled to depart from Iceland later this month, indicating operations continue after the incident involving the ship. The Oregonian adds that industry participants still expect record-high cruise participation worldwide this year, suggesting that overall booking trends have not significantly cooled in response to outbreak headlines. While the articles acknowledge that outbreaks occur and can affect individual voyages, they converge on the point that broader market demand for cruises remains resilient. The reports do not present evidence of a widespread drop in bookings, instead emphasizing continued planning and an expectation of strong annual passenger numbers.