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Hondius
Hondius is a Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 2019. She measures 6,603 gross tons and carries 170 guests with a crew of 57. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries.
About Hondius
Hondius is Oceanwide Expeditions' flagship, built from the keel up for expedition cruising by Brodosplit in Split, Croatia, completed in May 2019 and sent on her maiden voyage on 3 June 2019. Oceanwide describes her as the first passenger ship registered to Polar Class 6. She is 107.6 meters long and 6,603 gross tons, carrying 170 guests in 80 cabins with 57 crew, 13 guides and a doctor; one deck holds a large observation lounge and a separate lecture room, and she has two gangways and a sheltered indoor Zodiac boarding area that also serves kayakers. She sails Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia and Arctic summers around Svalbard. In April and May 2026 she drew worldwide attention after a hantavirus outbreak among people aboard.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Hondius sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Hondius?
Hondius is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions.
How big is Hondius?
Hondius measures 6,603 gross tons and 108 metres in length.
How crowded does Hondius feel?
Hondius has a passenger space ratio of 38.8: 6,603 gross tons for 170 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Hondius feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Hondius carry?
Hondius carries 170 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 57 (about 3.0 guests per crew member).
When did Hondius enter service?
Hondius entered service in 2019.
Where does Hondius sail?
Hondius sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Hondius?
Hondius sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Hondius?
Oceanwide Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Hondius; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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