For anyone working in expedition cruising, the past week has been difficult.
Oceanwide Expeditions, one of the founding members of Expedition Cruise Network, has found itself at the centre of intense media attention following the hantavirus outbreak linked to passengers from MV Hondius.
Investigations are still ongoing as the ship makes its way to Tenerife, where the remaining guests are expected to disembark.
Much of the mainstream media coverage has featured sensational headlines and speculation, often making little distinction between ocean cruising and true expedition operations.
