The Hondius (176 guests) launched in June 2019. She has an Ice class rating of 6, the most advanced to date. The Hondius offers deluxe accommodations for a total 176 guests. One deck has been entirely reserved for lectures and presentations in one large observation lounge. The ship’s main focus remains discovery, taking advantage of wildlife opportunities and the related shore activities. Efficient zodiac embarkation is guaranteed with two separate gangways and in addition a zodiac embarkation indoor-platform which can also be used for special activities such as kayaking.
All Prices in US$ per person.
Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior | Junior Suite | Grand Suite with private balcony |
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Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding | 30 May 2024 | 10 Jun 2024 | 12 | Vlissingen / Longyearbyen | $3,000 | $3,600 | $4,200 | $4,500 | $4,800 | $5,400 | $5,750 | $6,600 |
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding | 1 Jun 2024 | 10 Jun 2024 | 10 | Aberdeen / Longyearbyen | $2,750 | $3,300 | $3,900 | $4,200 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $5,350 | $6,150 |
North Spitsbergen, Polar Bears & Bowhead Whales in pack-ice | 10 Jun 2024 | 17 Jun 2024 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $6,050 | $6,400 | $7,300 | $7,750 | $9,000 |
North and East Spitsbergen - Summer Solstice | 10 Jun 2024 | 24 Jun 2024 | 15 | Longyearbyen | $6,400 | $8,000 | $8,950 | $9,700 | $10,250 | $11,750 | $12,450 | $14,400 |
East Spitsbergen, Home of the Polar Bear - Summer Solstice | 17 Jun 2024 | 24 Jun 2024 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $6,050 | $6,400 | $7,300 | $7,750 | $9,000 |
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 24 Jun 2024 | 3 Jul 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 3 Jul 2024 | 12 Jul 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 12 Jul 2024 | 21 Jul 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 21 Jul 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 30 Jul 2024 | 8 Aug 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 8 Aug 024 | 17 Aug 2024 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,950 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
North Spitsbergen - Kvitoya - Farthest North | 17 Aug 2024 | 25 Aug 2024 | 9 | Longyearbyen | $4,600 | $5,700 | $6,400 | $6,900 | $7,300 | $8,300 | $8,850 | $10,300 |
22 Days Extensive Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis | 17 Aug 2024 | 7 Sep 2024 | 22 | Longyearbyen / Akureyri | $9,300 | $11,300 | $13,350 | $14,200 | $15,050 | $16,850 | $18,100 | $20,900 |
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis | 25 Aug 2024 | 7 Sep 2024 | 14 | Longyearbyen / Akureyri | $7,000 | $8,450 | $9,800 | $10,800 | $11,400 | $12,700 | $13,750 | $15,800 |
East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis | 7 Sep 2024 | 15 Sep 2024 | 9 | Akureyri | $4,600 | $4,600 | $5,700 | $6,400 | $6,900 | $7,300 | $8,850 | $10,300 |
The single supplement 1.7 x the per person cabin price. The single supplement is only applicable when you request a guaranteed single cabin.
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All Prices in USD per person.
Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior | Junior Suite | Grand Suite with private balcony |
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Arctic Ocean Expedition, Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge & Spitsbergen | 3 Jun 2023 | 14 Jun 2023 | 12 | Vlissingen / Longyearbyen | $3,000 | $3,600 | $4,200 | $4,500 | $4,800 | $5,400 | $5,750 | $6,600 |
Arctic Ocean Expedition, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge & Spitsbergen | 5 Jun 2023 | 14 Jun 2023 | 10 | Aberdeen / Longyearbyen | $2,750 | $3,300 | $3,900 | $4,200 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $5,350 | $6,150 |
North Spitsbergen in Search of Polar Bears & Pack Ice | 14 Jun 2023 | 21 Jun 2023 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $6,050 | $6,400 | $7,300 | $7,750 | $9,000 |
East Spitsbergen - Summer Solstice | 21 Jun 2023 | 28 Jun 2023 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $6,050 | $6,400 | $7,300 | $7,750 | $9,000 |
Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 28 Jun 2023 | 7 Jul 2023 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,550 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice | 23 Jul 2023 | 1 Aug 2023 | 10 | Longyearbyen | $5,400 | $6,550 | $7,700 | $8,300 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,650 | $12,300 |
East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis | 9 Sep 2023 | 17 Sep 2023 | 9 | Akureyri | $4,600 | $5,700 | $6,400 | $6,900 | $7,300 | $8,300 | $8,850 | $10,300 |
The single supplement 1.7 x the per person cabin price. The single supplement is only applicable when you request a guaranteed single cabin.
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For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
The Hondius Suite sleeps up to 2 guests and is situated on Deck 6. The suite is a luxurious 35 square metres. Four grand windows offer expansive views of the landscapes that pass you by. There is a private ensuite in your Hondius Suite along with a sofa, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, tea and coffee making abilities, a refrigerator, safe, WiFi (supplemented) and a walk in closet.
The Hondius Grand Suites are on Deck 7. The suites are a comfortable 27 square metres accommodating up to 2 passengers. In the room there is one double window, a double bed, sofa, private balcony, private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, bathrobe, hair dryer, cabinet and a wardrobe.
The Hondius Junior Suites are located on Deck 7. The suites are 19.5 square metres accommodating up to two passengers. The Junior Suites include a double window, double bed, private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, bathrobe, hair dryer, cabinet and a wardrobe.
The Hondius Superior cabins accommodate up to 2 guests and are 20.5 sq metres. They include 2 windows, a double bed, sofa, private shower and toilet, Flatscreen TV, desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, bathrobe, hair dryer, cabinet and a wardrobe.
The Hondius Twin Deluxe Cabins are located on deck 6 and are 19-21 square metres. They can accommodate up to two guests featuring – two windows, two single beds, a sofa, private shower and toilet, Flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, a bathrobe, hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Hondius Twin Window cabins are located on Deck 4. They are a comfortable 12-14 square metres for their maximum of two guests. They feature one window, two single beds, a small sofa, private shower and toilet, flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Hondius Twin Porthole cabins are located on Deck 3. They vary from 12-18 square metres for their two guests. They feature two portholes, two single beds, a small sofa, a private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and Wifi (supplemented), a hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Hondius Triple Porthole cabins are located on Deck 3. They vary from 12-18 square metres. There are two portholes, one upper berth and two lower berths, a small sofa, a private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dryer, a cabinet and a wardrobe. This cabin is suitable for families travelling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin.
The Hondius quadruple porthole cabins are located on deck 3 and vary between 12-18 square metres. cabin features two portholes, 2 upper and lower berths, a small sofa, private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dyer, cabinet and a wardrobe. This cabin is suitable for families travelling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin.
Restaurant
Theatre/lounge
Library
Medical centre
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Staff and Crew: 72
Guests: 176
Dimensions: Length: 107.6 m Beam: 17.6m
Ice Class: Polar Class 6 (equivalent of 1A-Super)
Speed: 15 knots maximum
Built: New build 2019
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions