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    MS Hondius

    One of the most flexible, advanced and innovative expedition ships in the polar regions.

    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.


    Data & Facts:

    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

    Cabins of the MS Hondius

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Four bed cabin with porthole

    Four bed cabin with porthole

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Triple bed cabin with porthole

    Triple bed cabin with porthole

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Two bed cabin with porthole

    Two bed cabin with porthole

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Twin bed cabin with window

    Twin bed cabin with window

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Twin bed cabin deluxe

    Twin bed cabin deluxe

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Superior cabin double bed

    Superior cabin double bed

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Junior Suite

    Junior Suite

    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.

    Cabin of  MS Hondius: Grand Suite

    Grand Suite

    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.


    Deck plan of the MS Hondius

    Deck plan of  MS Hondius