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Hondius in Svalbard

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Max Passengers: 174
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated by: Oceanwide Expeditions

Hondius is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands ice-strengthened cruise vessels. Hondius also exceeds the requirements of the Polar Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), allowing you to enjoy the polar regions as much as possible while impacting them as little as possible. Upon completion, Hondius will be the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessel in the polar regions. It is optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.

Accommodation

The passenger capacity certificate for Hondius is 174 persons. One deck consists of a large observation lounge and separate lecture room, which are reserved for a wide variety of interactive workshops, exhibitions, and performances particular to Hondius. Though elegantly designed in stylish mid-century modern décor, this vessel holds true to Oceanwide’s distinctive cozy and informal atmosphere. There are nine cabins that is large enough to accommodate the passengers depending on their desired room. On the other hand, there is Hondius Suite sizing in 377 square feet with four windows, 1 double bed and everything passengers will need to feel comfortable. 

Technical Information

Length: 107.6 meters
Breadth: 17.6 meters
Draft: 5.30 meters
Ice class: Polar Class 6 (equivalent 1A-Super)
Displacement: 5,590 tonnes
Propulsion: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW
Speed: 15 knots
Passengers: 174 in 82 cabins
Staff & crew: 72
Registered: The Netherlands
New build 2019

Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: 2 pin Continental Flag
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  • Apr 15, 2025from $2,350St. Helena to Cape Verde
  • May 29, 2025from $3,200Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
  • May 29, 2025from $7,50019 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
  • May 31, 2025from $2,900Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
  • Jun 9, 2025from $4,300North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 16, 2025from $4,300North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 23, 2025from $4,300North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 30, 2025from $5,650Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Aug 14, 2025from $5,650Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet
  • Aug 23, 2025from $7,450Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
  • Sep 5, 2025from $5,650East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
  • Nov 17, 2025from $7,750Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Nov 27, 2025from $9,700Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Dec 9, 2025from $9,700Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Dec 21, 2025from $15,600Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Jan 8, 2026from $9,250Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 18, 2026from $9,250Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 28, 2026from $16,900Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Feb 16, 2026from $17,800Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
  • Mar 10, 2026from $7,400Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
  • Mar 20, 2026from $8,200Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching
  • May 29, 2026from $4,450Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice
  • Jun 5, 2026from $2,750Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
  • Jun 13, 2026from $4,450North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 20, 2026from $4,450North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 27, 2026from $5,900Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 6, 2026from $5,900Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 15, 2026from $5,900Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 24, 2026from $5,900Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Aug 2, 2026from $8,550Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage
  • Aug 15, 2026from $8,550Northeast Greenland Extreme
  • Sep 6, 2026from $7,750Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis
  • Nov 3, 2026from $14,800Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Nov 23, 2026from $10,100Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Dec 17, 2026from $9,150Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Dec 27, 2026from $9,600Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 6, 2027from $9,600Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 16, 2027from $17,300Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Feb 13, 2027from $16,950Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
  • Mar 7, 2027from $9,150Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
  • Mar 17, 2027from $7,750Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
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Available Itineraries

Cabins

MV Hondius
Quadruple Porthole
Located on deck 3. Approximately 129 to 194 sq. ft. 2 portholes, 2 upper & lower berths, Small sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Triple Porthole
Located on deck 3. Approximately 129 to 194 sq. ft. 2 portholes, 1 upper berth & 2 lower berths, Small sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Twin Porthole
Located on deck 3. Approximately 129 to 194 sq. ft. 2 portholes, 2 single beds, Small sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Twin Window
Located on deck 4. Approximately 129 to 151 sq. ft. 1 window, 2 single beds, Small sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Twin deluxe
Located on deck 6. Approximately 205 to 226 sq. ft. 2 windows, 2 single beds, Sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Superior
Located on deck 6. Approximately 215 to 226 sq. ft. 2 windows, 1 double bed, Sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
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Junior Suite
Located on deck 7. Approximately 205 to 215 sq. ft. 1 double window, 1 double bed, Sofa, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.
Grand Suite with Private Balcony
Grand Suite with balcony
Located on deck 7. Approximately 291 sq. ft. 1 double window, 1 double bed, Sofa, Private balcony, Private shower & toilet, Flatscreen TV, Desk & chair, Telephone and WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee & tea maker, Hairdryer, Cabinet, Wardrobe.

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