Why we like the Hondius cruise ship
- The vessel offers a 4* standard, with a distinctive cozy and informal atmosphere
- Hondius offers accommodation for a total of 170 passengers
- A speedy Zodiac embarkation is guaranteed with two separate gangways and a Zodiac embarkation indoor-platform which can also be used for special outdoor activities such as kayaking
- While cruising, 72 crew and staff members (including expedition and hotel staff) will be at the passengers’ service
- Hondius is equipped with 2 main engines and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots
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Trips aboard Hondius
Photos of Hondius
Your expedition vessel
Your expedition vessel
On deck at dusk
Dining room
Observation lounge
Polar library
Lecture room
Gift shop
Zodiac boarding area
Kayaking from the vessel
Alex says
Hondius delivers the full Arctic package at a great price point; she is newly built, comfortable and capable with her Polar Class 6 rating.
Alex Mudd Polar Specialist
Technical Specifications
- Passenger capacity: 170 passengers
- Ice class rating: Polar Class 6 (equivalent 1A Super)
- Size: 108m long x 17.6m wide
- Launching: Summer 2019
- Other key features: Large Observation Lounge and Separate Lecture Room
Cabin Categories
The electrical supply aboard the ship is 220v, 60Hz. Electrical outlets are standard European with two thick round pins. You may need a 220v/110v converter.
Please note that the measurements are approximate averages and exact cabin size can vary.
Grand Suite with Private Balcony
- Located on Deck 7
- Approximately 27m² (290ft²)
- 1 double window
- 1 double bed
- Sofa Bed
- Private balcony with sliding door
- Private shower & toilet
- Flat screen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Refrigerator, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer
Junior Suite
- Located on Deck 7
- Approximately 19-20m² (204-215ft²)
- 1 double window
- 1 double bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Refrigerator, coffee & tea maker
- Hair dryer
Junior Suite, Hondius
Superior
- Located on Deck 7
- Approximately 20-21m² (215-226ft²)
- All Superior cabins have double beds
- Two windows and lounge area with sofa and mini-fridge
- All Superior cabins have a sofa bed and are capable of accommodating 3 people
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Refrigerator, coffee & tea maker
- Hair dryer
Twin Deluxe
- Located on Deck 6 and are slightly larger versions of the Twin Window cabin
- Approximately 19-21m² (204-226ft²)
- Two windows facing to the rear and side
- 2 single beds
- Sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Refrigerator, coffee & tea maker
- Hair dryer
Twin Window
- Located on Deck 4
- Approximately 12-14m² (129-150ft²)
- 1 window - all port-side window cabins have unobstructed views. All starboard side window cabins have partially obstructed views.
- 2 single beds
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Coffee & tea maker, hair dryer
Twin Porthole
- Located on Deck 3
- Approximately 12-18m² (129-193ft²)
- Twin beds with porthole
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Coffee & tea maker, hair dryer
Triple Porthole
- Located on Deck 3
- Approximately 12-18m² (129-193ft²)
- Bunk-beds and porthole
- Both triples and quads are exactly the same size
- 2 portholes
- 1 upper berth & 2 lower berths
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Coffee & tea maker, hair dryer
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Quadruple Porthole
- Located on Deck 3
- Approximately 16m² (170ft²)
- Bunk-beds and porthole
- Both triples and quads are exactly the same size
- 2 portholes
- 2 upper & lower berths
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV, telephone and WiFi
- Desk & chair, safe
- Coffee & tea maker, hair dryer
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Communal Areas
Committed to luxury and elegance throughout, the cosy, modern observation lounge optimises sightings of the abundant wildlife that is home to this stunning environment. Engage with regional experts through interactive workshops, exhibitions and performances in the lecture room. If these only increase your appetite to discover more about the region between shore activities, delve into a polar book in the library.
Observation lounge bar
Deck Plan
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