Hondius
Ship overview:
Hondius is custom-made for polar exploration and carries up to 170 guests in a range of cabins. Large deck space for viewing and comfortable observation loungers plus the addition of stabilisers and other state-of-the-art technology will make her a comfortable and safe option.
From $7,750
Prices based on two people sharing170 passengers
Constructed in 2017
1:10
Camping, kayaking, mountaineering, paddling, scuba diving & snowshoeing
Swoop 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 Head of Swoop Arctic
Why we like the Hondius cruise ship
- The vessel offers a 4* standard, with a distinctive cosy 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 two main engines and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots
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Trips aboard Hondius
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Let the midnight sun guide the way as you sail north to Phippsøya, just 540 miles from the geographical North Pole. En route you'll experience calving glaciers and teeming colonies of seabirds, walrus and whales, all while keeping a sharp…
- 8 Days
- $4,450
Start off in Akureyri, then cross the Arctic Circle as you sail north across the Denmark Strait and along Greenland's immense eastern coastline. The final leg of the voyage is across the Greenland Sea to Longyearbyen. This is a truly…
- 14 Days
- $7,750
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
Your Arctic vessel
What our customers think of Hondius
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Onboard Communications & Facilities
WiFi: Free daily allowance of 1.5Gb, which resets every 24hrs. Additional data is available at EUR €25 for 5Gb or EUR €50 for 10Gb. Note that internet access is only for light data traffic
Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets.
In all cabins: Towels, toiletries and a hair dryer.
Laundry service: Available at additional cost.
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