POLAR TRAVEL TRIBE
EXPEDITION SHIP · PURPOSE-BUILT POLAR VESSEL
Hondius
Oceanwide Expeditions' 2019 purpose-built ship is the world's first registered Polar Class 6 passenger vessel, designed around efficient Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
170 guests70 crew & staffPC6 / 1A-SuperAntarctica & Arctic
WHY THIS SHIP
Why Hondius
Two separate gangways
80 cabins across eight categories
Selected departures may include kayaking and camping
LIFE ON BOARD
Public Spaces and Life at Sea
Dining and Social Spaces
- The dining room serves meals around the expedition programme
- The observation lounge and bar provide panoramic wildlife viewing and a social meeting place
- A separate lecture room supports briefings, workshops and daily recaps
- The library and broad exterior decks offer quieter reading and photography spaces
Wellness and Relaxation
- A small gym and sauna support recovery between landings
- The ship carries an infirmary for medical support during the voyage
- Facilities and opening hours follow weather, safety and the daily expedition programme
EXPEDITION READY
Expedition Equipment
- Two separate gangways and sheltered indoor Zodiac boarding
- Kayaking and other activity support on selected departures
CABINS & SUITES
Cabins & Suites
Hondius carries 170 guests in 80 cabins. Window views and furniture layouts can vary slightly by cabin number.
Quadruple Porthole
15.3–16 m² · two portholes · upper and lower berths
Triple Porthole
15.3–16 m² · three berths · private bathroom
Twin Porthole
13–16 m² · twin beds · portholes
Twin Window
12–14 m² · twin beds · window
Twin Deluxe
19–21 m² · twin beds · sitting area
Superior
20–21 m² · double bed · sitting area
Junior Suite
19–20 m² · double bed · sitting area
Grand Suite with Balcony
27 m² · private balcony · separate sitting area
WHO IT SUITS
Who This Ship Suits
- Travellers who prioritise frequent landings, Zodiac cruising and wildlife observation
- Guests who want a broad cabin choice while keeping a practical expedition atmosphere
LIVE SAILINGS
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