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Hondius

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Ship overview:

​Hondius​ is custom-made for polar exploration and carries up to 170 guests in a range of cabins. Large deck space for viewing and comfortable observation loungers plus the addition of stabilisers and other state-of-the-art technology will make her a comfortable and safe option.

Prices per person

From $2,800

Prices based on two people sharing
Ship Capacity

170 passengers

Year built

Constructed in 2017

Expedition staff to guest ratio

1:10

Optional activities

Camping, kayaking, mountaineering, paddling, scuba diving & snowshoeing

Swoop says

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Hondius delivers the full Arctic package at a great price point; she is newly built, comfortable and capable with her Polar Class 6 rating.

Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Arctic

Why we like the Hondius cruise ship

  • The vessel offers a 4* standard, with a distinctive cosy and informal atmosphere
  • Hondius offers accommodation for a total of 170 passengers
  • A speedy Zodiac embarkation is guaranteed with two separate gangways and a Zodiac embarkation indoor-platform which can also be used for special outdoor activities such as kayaking
  • While cruising, 72 crew and staff members (including expedition and hotel staff) will be at the passengers’ service
  • Hondius is equipped with two main engines and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots

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Trips aboard Hondius

Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.

Kingdom of the Ice Bear

Let the midnight sun guide the way as you sail north to Phippsoya, just 540 miles from the geographical North Pole. En route you'll experience calving glaciers and teeming colonies of seabirds, walrus and whales, all while keeping a sharp…

  • 8 Days
  • $4,450
Svalbard In-Depth

Scouting Svalbard’s ice floes for wildlife by zodiac and on foot, cruising the magnificent 14th of July glacier and reaching the world’s most northerly settlement at Ny Ålesund are just some of this 10-day voyage’s many highlights. There's also the…

  • 10 Days
  • $7,028
East Greenland Explorer: Icebergs & Northern Lights

Sailing in August or September, explore the massive fjords of East Greenland and their legendary icebergs, spot musk oxen and visit ancient and modern Inuit settlements. Late summer provides a great chance of spotting the Northern Lights. A choice of…

  • 10 Days
  • $5,900
Icebergs & Auroras: East Greenland & Svalbard

Beginning deep inside the High Arctic and finishing in subarctic Iceland, we like this voyage for its diversity, sense of journey and extended time exploring East Greenland. Zodiac cruising among towering icebergs, glimpsing the Northern Lights and tracking musk oxen…

  • 14 Days
  • $12,031
Sail the Arctic Circle: Scotland to Svalbard

Setting sail from Scotland, this iconic journey island hops its way northwards before bisecting the Arctic Circle and spending time exploring the captivating Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The little-visited islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen are a real treat,…

  • 10 Days
  • $2,800
East and South Greenland In Depth

Start off in Svalbard, then travel southwards along Greenland's immense eastern coastline before crossing the Arctic Circle to finish by exploring the island's south on this voyage of epic proportions and superlatives. A truly comprehensive – and rarely offered – trip introducing…

  • 14 Days
  • $8,350
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What our customers think of Hondius

The help from the Swoop team to choose the Hondius trip was great as it was a completely unknown endeavour - they gave expert advice and helped steer us to the best option for us, and they succeeded. Read the full review

Travelled: June 2022

Helen Starkie Camejo - UK

I loved the amazing view. Excellent food from the chef and his team, with lots of variety. The ability to go to the bridge to wildlife spot was one of the highlights. I would definitely go on this ship again. Read the full review

Travelled: June 2022

Helen Starkie Camejo - UK

Great ship and fabulous, fun loving, but extremely well organised team. Read the full review

Travelled: June 2022

Helen Starkie Camejo - UK

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Onboard Communications & Facilities

WiFi: Free daily allowance of 1.5Gb, which resets every 24hrs. Additional data is available at EUR €25 for 5Gb or EUR €50 for 10Gb. Note that internet access is only for light data traffic

Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets.

In all cabins: Towels, toiletries and a hair dryer.

Laundry service: Available at additional cost.

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