Max Passengers:
174
Ship Type:
Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Oceanwide Expeditions
MV Hondius is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands in 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. Hondius is the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessel in the polar regions. It is optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you with the most intimate contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.
Cabin Specifications
Built in 2019, the M/V
Hondius was designed to meet Polar Class 6 standards for ice-strengthened vessels and adhere to the strict environmental guidelines of the Polar Code. The ship accommodates up to 170 passengers across 83 well-appointed cabins, including grand and junior suites, as well as superior, deluxe, window, and porthole cabins. Each cabin is designed with comfort and sustainability in mind, featuring biodegradable paint, steam heating, LED lighting, and ample storage space. These thoughtful details ensure a cozy and eco-conscious stay for every guest.
Please be aware that a small number of cabins may have a partially obstructed view due to the size of the windows and the design requirements of the ship. For example, some windows may be partly obstructed in the lower half by a gangway. The best view is always on the outer deck or the bridge.
Hondius offers high-quality accommodation for 170 passengers in six grand suites with balconies (27 square meters, 291 square feet), eight junior suites (19 to 20 square meters, 205 to 215 square feet), eight superior cabins (20 to 21 square meters, 215 to 226 square feet), 11 twin deluxe cabins, (19 to 21 square meters, 205 to 226 square feet), 14 twin window cabins (12 to 14 square meters, 129 to 151 square feet) as well as 27 twin porthole cabins, two triple porthole cabins, and four quadruple porthole cabins that vary in size from 13 to 16 square meters, or 129 to 194 square feet.
Features Onboard
The
Hondius offers a variety of facilities and experiences that blend education, relaxation, and adventure. Guests can participate in engaging performances, workshops, presentations, and exhibitions held in the lecture room or enjoy the panoramic views from the observation lounge, complete with a stocked bar. Mealtimes feature nourishing options catering to a range of appetites. The ship’s itineraries are crafted to appeal to both first-time explorers seeking starlit skies free of light pollution and wildlife enthusiasts eager to encounter albatrosses and penguins in their natural habitats. For the more adventurous, the
Hondius provides opportunities for camping, mountaineering, hiking, and kayaking. A fleet of sturdy Zodiacs ensures safe and efficient landings, allowing passengers to experience close encounters with diverse wildlife—including several species of penguins—while exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula, before returning to the ship’s modern comforts.
Ship specifications
- 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
