The MV Hondius was launched for the first time in the summer of 2019. It is the world's first registered Polar Class 6 ship and meets the latest and highest Lloyd's Register standards for ice-strengthened cruise ships. MV Hondius is one of the most flexible, advanced and innovative cruise ships in the polar regions. With its LED lighting, steam heating, biodegradable paints and lubricants and state-of-the-art energy management systems that keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum, this ship is one of the most environmentally friendly ships in the polar seas. On board Hondius you can enjoy the wild landscape and wildlife to the maximum while having a minimal impact on it.
Spacious cabins are waiting for you on board, varying between luxurious suites with private balconies, suites, superior cabins, twin window and porthole cabins, and triple and quadruple cabins with portholes. In total, up to 170 passengers can be accommodated aboard the Hondius.
You can relax in the panoramic lounge or listen to the lectures and presentations of the guides in the auditorium. There is also a spacious restaurant, a bar and a small library on board to round off your stay on board.
Max. 170 Passengers
72 Crew
107.6m Length
17.6m Width
5.3m Draft
15 Knots
Ice class: 1A
80 Exterior cabins
Doctor on board
Currency: Euro
Credit card payment possible
The four-bed cabin is equipped with two upper and two lower berths, two porths, a desk and chair, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a closet, and a private bathroom with shower/WC and hair dryer.
The three-bed cabin is equipped with two lower and one upper berth, a small sofa, a flat screen TV, a desk and chair, a telephone, a cabinet, a closet, as well as a private bathroom with shower/WC and a hair dryer.
The twin bed cabin is equipped with two single beds, two portholes, a small sofa, flat screen TV, desk and chair, telephone, closet, and private bathroom with shower/WC and hair dryer.
The twin bed cabin is equipped with two single beds, a window, a small sofa, a flat screen TV, a desk with chair, telephone, a closet, as well as a private bathroom with shower/WC and a hair dryer.
The Deluxe twin cabin is equipped with two single beds, two windows, a sofa, a flat screen TV, a desk and chair, a telephone, a refrigerator, coffee machine and kettle, bathrobe, closet, and private bathroom with shower/WC and hair dryer.
The Superior Cabin is equipped with a double bed, two windows, a sofa, flat screen TV, desk and chair, telephone, refrigerator, coffee maker and electric kettle, bathrobe and closet, and private bathroom with shower/WC and hairdryer.
The Junior Suite is equipped with a double bed and windows, a sofa, a flat screen TV, desk and chair, a telephone, refrigerator, coffee machine and electric kettle, a bathrobe and closet, as well as a private bathroom with shower/WC and a hair dryer.
The Grand Suite is equipped with a double bed, windows, a sofa and private balcony, flat screen TV, a desk with chair, telephone, refrigerator, coffee machine and an electric kettle, a bathrobe and closet, as well as a private bathroom with shower/WC and a hair dryer.