Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius
Hondius: A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel (launching 2019)
Days: 10-23 | From: $6,500/per person
The Hondius 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. Upon completion (2019), Hondius will be the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessel 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 or 11 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 – 8 (Subtract 1 day on shorter itinerary)
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 (20-23 days)
*Itinerary below is a sample 23 day itinerary
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
At Sea
Days 3 & 4
Falkland Islands
Days 5 & 6
At Sea
Days 7 to 10
South Georgia
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12
South Orkney
Day 13
Elephant Island
Days 14 to 20
Antarctic Peninusla / South Shetland
Days 21 & 22 (17 & 18 on shorter itinerary)
At Sea
Day 23
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)
2019-2020 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior | Junior Suite | Grand Suite | Hondius Suite |
| Nov 3 – 23, 2019 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 21 | $12,500 | $13,700 | $14,900 | $15,700 | $16,700 | $17,950 | $19,200 | $21,800 | $24,900 |
| Nov 23 – Dec 2, 2019 | Antarctica | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec 2 – 11, 2019 | Antarctica | 10 | $6,500 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,350 | $8,950 | $9,650 | $10,300 | $11,850 | $13,600 |
| Dec 11 – 20, 2019 | Antarctica | 10 | $6,500 | $7,350 | $7,950 | $8,350 | $8,950 | $9,650 | $10,300 | $11,850 | $13,600 |
| Dec 20 – 29, 2019 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,200 | $8,200 | $8,900 | $9,200 | $9,800 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,900 | $14,900 |
| Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 7, 2020 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,200 | $8,200 | $8,900 | $9,200 | $9,800 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,900 | $14,900 |
| Jan 7 – 17, 2020 | Antarctica | 11 | $7,950 | $8,950 | $9,850 | $10,250 | $10,900 | $11,800 | $12,550 | $14,450 | $16,650 |
| Jan 7 – 26, 2020 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 20 | $15,350 | $16,700 | $18,500 | $19,300 | $20,700 | $22,150 | $23,700 | $27,250 | $31,350 |
| Jan 26 – Feb 5, 2020 | Antarctica | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb 5 – 15, 2020 | Antarctica | 11 | $7,950 | $8,950 | $9,850 | $10,250 | $10,900 | $11,800 | $12,550 | $14,450 | $16,650 |
| Feb 15 – Feb 24, 2020 | Antarctica | 10 | $7,200 | $8,200 | $8,900 | $9,200 | $9,800 | $10,600 | $11,350 | $12,900 | $14,900 |
| Feb 24 – Mar 17, 2020 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $15,350 | $16,700 | $18,500 | $19,300 | $20,700 | $22,150 | $23,700 | $27,250 | $31,350 |
| Mar 17 -30, 2020 | Antarctica – Whale | 14 | $8,500 | $9,550 | $10,450 | $10,950 | $11,700 | $12,500 | $13,350 | $15,350 | $17,700 |
Extras:
Camping: $190 per person
Kayaking: $465 per person
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