Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius: A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
The Hondius (sister ship to the Janssonius) is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands for ice-strengthened cruise vessels. Hondius also exceeds the requirements of the Polar Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This means you can enjoy cruising the Arctic and the Antarctic while leaving as little impact on the regions as possible. First launched in 2019, the Hondius is one of the newest ships sailing the endless summer between polar waters and is one of the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessels found in these regions. Optimized for exploratory voyages, this state-of-the-art premium expedition vessel provides an ideal basecamp for adventure in the Arctic and Antarctica, offering a cozy, informal atmosphere with a host of modern comforts on board plus the utmost opportunities for activities and first-hand explorations of each destination.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Hondius Suite – 4 windows, 1 double bed, sofa, desk, and chair
Grand Suite with Private Balcony – 1 double window, 1 double bed, sofa, private balcony
Junior Suite – 1 double window, 1 double bed, desk, and chair
Superior – 2 windows, 1 double bed, sofa
Twin Deluxe – 2 windows, 2 single beds, sofa
Twin Window – 1 window, 2 single beds, small sofa
Twin Porthole – 2 portholes, 2 single beds, small sofa
Triple Porthole – 2 portholes, 1 upper & 2 lower berths, small sofa
Quadruple Porthole – 2 portholes, 2 upper & lower berths, small sofa
Yacht Specifications
Staff & Crew: 71
Guests: 170
Length: 353 feet (108 meters)
Breadth: 58 feet (17.6 meters)
Draft: 17 feet (5.3 meters)
Ice class: Polar Class 6 (equivalent 1A-Super)
Speed: 15 knots
Displacement: 5590 tonnes
Propulsion: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW
Arctic Itineraries & Pricing
East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis (14 days)
Day 1
Transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri (6-hour drive through northern Iceland)
Day 2
Sail to Eastern Greenland
Days 3-7
Exploring Greenland
Day 8
Day at Sea with the Northern Lights
Day 9
Disembark in Akureyri, Iceland
PLEASE NOTE: The transfer from Reykjavik must be booked and paid for in advance. In the early evening, the ship departs from the port of Akureyri, sailing north toward the Denmark Strait.
North Spitsbergen, Polar Bears & Bowhead Whales in Pack-Ice (8 days)
Day 1
Arrive to Longyearbyen and embarkation
Days 2-3
Explore the Spitsbergen archipelago
Days 4-6
Explore along the ice edge in search of Bowhead Whales, Seals and Polar Bears
Day 7
Explore Bellsund fjord system (Spitsbergen)
Day 8
Disembark in Longyearbyen
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Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: All meals on board, guides & activities
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping
Single Supplement: 70% (Twin or Superior cabin rate)
Child discount: 40% in Superior, Triple, and Quadruple Cabins (1 child per cabin)
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