Australian authorities are arranging for the return of five Australians from a luxury cruise ship affected by hantavirus. Multiple outlets report that four Australian citizens and one permanent resident are preparing to disembark and travel back to Australia after their cruise reportedly became a health incident linked to hantavirus. The coverage describes both repatriation planning and associated rescue or departure efforts, indicating coordination by government officials to manage the individuals’ transfer home. Reporting across sources emphasizes that the return process includes quarantine measures upon arrival. While the articles refer to the ship as virus-plagued or hantavirus-afflicted, they agree on the number and status of those being brought back: four citizens and one permanent resident. The reports also frame the situation as an ongoing operation, with officials preparing logistics for disembarkation and safe transport rather than providing extensive details on timing or medical outcomes. Overall, the outlets present a consistent picture of authorities managing repatriation and public health precautions for the affected Australians.