Hondius is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands for ice-strengthened cruise vessels. Hondius also exceeds the requirements of the Polar Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), allowing you to enjoy the polar regions as much as possible while impacting them as little as possible. Upon completion, Hondius will be the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessel in the polar regions. It is optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Hondius offers high-quality accommodation for 170 passengers. The passenger capacity certificate for Hondius is 196 persons. One deck consists of a large observation lounge and separate lecture room, which are reserved for a wide variety of interactive workshops, exhibitions, and performances particular to Hondius. Though elegantly designed in stylish mid-century modern décor, this vessel holds true to our distinctive cozy and informal atmosphere. 

Features

• Passengers: 170

• Staff & crew: 72

• Length: 107.6 meters

• Breadth: 17.6 meters

• Draft: 5.3 meters

• Ice Class: Polar Class 6 (equivalent 1A-Super)

• Engine: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW

• Gross Tonnage: 5590 tonnes

• Speed: 15 knots cruising speed