Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius: A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 10-21 | From: $6,650/per person
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), allowing you to enjoy the polar regions as much as possible while impacting them as little as possible. Recently completed, the Hondius is one of the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessels in the polar regions. It is optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Quadruple Porthole - 2 portholes, 2 upper & lower berths, small sofa
Triple Porthole - 2 portholes, 1 upper & 2 lower berths, small sofa
Twin Porthole - 2 portholes, 2 single beds, small sofa
Twin Window - 1 window, 2 single beds, small sofa
Twin Deluxe - 2 windows, 2 single beds, sofa
Superior - 2 windows, 1 double bed, sofa
Junior Suite - 1 double window, 1 double bed, desk and chair
Grand Suite with private balcony - 1 double window, 1 double bed, sofa, private balcony
Hondius Suite - 4 windows, 1 double bed, sofa, desk and chair
Vessel Specifications
Staff & Crew: 72
Guests: 174
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: 5,590 tonnes
Propulsion: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW
Itineraries & Pricing
Antarctica - Discovery & Learning Voyage (10 - 12 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 – 8 (Add or subtract 1 day on shorter or longer itineraries)
Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland
Days 9 & 10
At Sea
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Whale Watching Discovery & Learning Voyage (14 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 to 11
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 12 & 13
At Sea
Day 14
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula (20-21 days)
*Itinerary below is a sample 21 day itinerary
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
At Sea
Days 4 & 5
Falkland Islands
Days 6 & 7
At Sea
Days 8 to 11
South Georgia
Day 12
At Sea
Day 13
South Orkney
Day 14
At Sea
Days 15 to 18
Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland
Days 19 & 20
At Sea
Day 21
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
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)
2020-2021 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior | Junior Suite | Grand Suite | Hondius Suite |
| Feb 24 – Mar 18, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $15,200 | $16,900 | $18,400 | $19,100 | $20,400 | $21,950 | $23,500 | $26,950 | $30,590 |
| Mar 18 – 27, 2021 | Antarctica – Whale | 10 | $5,950 | $6,800 | $7,250 | $7,550 | $8,050 | $8,650 | $9,250 | $10,650 | $12,250 |
2021-2022 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior | Junior Suite | Grand Suite |
| Nov 6 – 26, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 21 | $12,600 | $13,950 | $15,200 | $15,900 | $16,900 | $18,150 | $19,250 | $21,900 |
| Nov 26 – Dec 15, 2021 | Antarctica – Solar Eclipse | 20 | $16,400 | $17,900 | $19,800 | $20,600 | $22,100 | $23,700 | $25,400 | $29,150 |
| Dec 15 – 24, 2021 | Antarctica | 10 | $6,650 | $7,500 | $8,150 | $8,500 | $9,050 | $9,750 | $10,400 | $11,750 |
| Dec 24, 2021 – Jan 3, 2022 | Antarctica | 11 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
| Jan 3 – 12, 2022 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,300 | $8,300 | $8,950 | $9,400 | $9,950 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,950 |
| Jan 12 – 22, 2022 | Antarctica | 11 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
| Jan 22 – 31, 2022 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,300 | $8,300 | $8,950 | $9,400 | $9,950 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,950 |
| Jan 31 – Feb 10, 2022 | Antarctica | 11 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
| Feb 10 – 19, 2022 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,300 | $8,300 | $8,950 | $9,400 | $9,950 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,950 |
| Feb 19 – Mar 2, 2022 | Antarctica | 12 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
| Mar 2 – 13, 2022 | Antarctica – Polar Circle | 12 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
| Mar 13 – 26, 2022 | Antarctica & Falkland Islands | 14 | $8,050 | $9,100 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 | $12,600 | $14,450 |
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