Hondius, Arctic
8.9 Fabulous
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The expedition team planned out a great itinerary to enable us to see the flora and fauna of the region. ”
Highlights
The stunning MV Hondius cruise ship offers exciting expeditions in the Polar regions. With advanced hotel standards, cruise the Arctic comfortably in cabins and suites to suit all budgets. Each cabin has modern decor with en-suite bathrooms and ample storage space and is carpeted throughout. Social areas include a separate library, a fully stocked bar, and a dining area, and one deck has been completely reserved for presentations and multi-language lectures in the large observation lounge. Meal times are taken seriously, and after a full day of exploring the expanded menu aboard, Hondius promises to deliver.
The M/V Hondius is the most technologically advanced polar cruise ship, utilizing environmentally friendly technology to minimize the impact on the surrounding environment. Exceeding the latest green requirements, the Hondius cruise ship keeps the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. The Hondius liveaboard is the perfect choice to take you on a grand tour of the Arctic, which offers iconic scenery of glaciers in eastern Greenland, polar bears on the Svalbard shore, and a variety of wildlife all around.
Join the 72 crew aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship for an adventure of a lifetime. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Laundry / Pressing Services.
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Hondius Reviews
- 8.9 Fabulous
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Vessel
9.2
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Crew
9.1
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Food
9.1
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Activities
8.6
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Value
8.3
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jeremiah J
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United States
Outstanding service by the Captain, crew, and expedition leaders!
Outstanding! The highlights were the up-close polar bear encounter, and the landing on the ice flow.
- Recommended for
- The crew on board. The Captain's willingness to do special things, like the ice landing and polar bear siting upclose.. The expedition leaders on-shore and in the Zodiacs.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Albert L
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Switzerland
Travel to do
wonderful travel heading Spitzbergen
- Recommended for
- Team von MV Hondius. Guideteam. Routing.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco F
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Italy
Unforgettable cruise around Svalbard
Getting up to almost 81st north and to have sailed in the middle of the ice. Saw the bear both on land and on ice at sea. The thrill of zodiac cruises. The enthusiasm with which the guides explained to us the different aspects of nature that we observed
- Recommended for
- The enthusiasm and preparation of the guides, the ability to involve all participants and the will to show the most interesting aspects of Svalbard
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- 8.0 Very good
- Georgia K
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United States
Hondius Arctic North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
Due to weather, captain made the best decision of taking us 'up north'. Instead of feeling missing out on our original itinerary, we were lucky to see the Pack ice at 82° 27.6' North.
- Recommended for
- Flexibility, Experience, Nature
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dan H
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United States
Awesome
Wildlife, our stateroom, breaking through the ice, shore excursions, the ship, low. no. Of passengers on
- Recommended for
- The crew, ship , small no of passengers
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gabor D
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Hungary
Svalbard at its best
Hondius is running its first season which could have been a double-edged sword having huge potential without the experience to fulfill the promise... Well, the ship and crew went beyond our expectations on several fronts. The ship is incredibly silent, no engine noise even in economy cabins, very stable running smoothly in choppy sea conditions. The plan was to circumnavigate the archipelago, but ice conditions blocked 10 % of the perimeter of Svalbard. Instead of saying that we cannot follow the original itinerary and shortening our journey, Hondius took us to the limits of the ice block from the north and also from the south basically doubling the length of the originally planned route. Members of the expedition team pushed themselves very hard to make the journey unforgettable and safe. We encountered polar bears, males, females with cubs, on the ice , on shore and swimming close to the ship. Zodiac cruises and hikes provided sightings of arctic foxes, incredible birdlife, and a colony of walruses among others. The crew on the ship is very efficient in finding and preserving wildlife, the ship is perfect for navigating through the ice to maximize chances for good photography and videos, such a silent ice breaker helped us to enjoy blue and fin whales. Being an expedition ship, the food compared favourably to big cruise ships according to my experience. With one or two exceptions, lectures were enjoyable and informative, most of us felt that we really learned something. Rafael, the expedition leader is probably the most knowledgeable person on arctic matters I had the privilege to meet thus far, and his charisma was helped effectively by other guides to keep the behaviour of multinational passengers in accord with the wildlife around us. One needs to be patient when waiting for the zodiacs fully dressed (140 people takes time to board), but overall we had a highly enjoyable and memorable trip.
- Recommended for
- arctic animals, smooth running ship, crew effort
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Menachem S
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Israel
Fabulous trip as far north as you can go.
Watching the pack ice at a distance of 1100 km from the north pole. Watching polar bears from a distance. Hiking on snowshoes.
- Recommended for
- Experiencing the Arctic from the comfort of a modern ship. Knowledgable guides. Cruising the fjords on zodiacs.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Meng S
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United Kingdom
Good for money
The food were fantastic. The expendition team are knowledgeable. We saw polar bears.
- Recommended for
- Food, polar bear, team members
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael O
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United Kingdom
Superb ship and crew, with top class expedition team - highly recommended
Our trip to the Arctic was stunning. The ship itself is really quiet, and the cabins very comfortable. The crew are first class, and the service levels are top quality throughout. The open bridge policy (when appropriate) was a massive bonus that we were not expecting. The expedition team planned out a great itinerary to enable us to see the flora and fauna of the region. They adjusted very quickly to the prevailing weather conditions, and although we did suffer a couple of foggy days, they provided alternate entertainment in the form of lectures and quizzes. Highlights were inevitably the polar bears and walrus, but the variety of wildflowers was a big bonus that we were not expecting. We felt that our understanding of what it is happening wirh regards to climate change was very much enhanced, and we went home somewhat humbled by the whole experience.
- Recommended for
- Super quiet ship with great cabins. Fabulous expeition crew, very knowledgeable and eager to share that with us. Very varied meal options, always beautifully presented.
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- 7.6 Good
- Tamas S
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Hungary
Not comparable to Antartica
Polar bear cubs, walrus close up.
- Recommended for
- Ship comfort, cleanliness, food
