Antarctic Cruise – M/V Hondius | Antarctica Travel Specialists

Antarctic Cruise – M/V Hondius

Category: Antarctica.

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About this trip

The M/V Hondius was built in 2019 and is the world’s first registered Polar Class 6 ice strengthened cruise ship. Offering luxury accommodation for up to 174 passengers. The vessel features six types of cabins, junior and grand suites, as well as one spacious suite. On board, relax in the stylish observation lounge and enjoy gourmet cuisine in the restaurant. Partake in workshops, performances and educational experiences in the lecture room. For onshore excursions, the M/V Hondius operates a fleet of zodiacs, accessible by two separate gangways and an indoor embarkation platform so you can prioritise time onshore.

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Pricing:

Pricing is in USD

Pricing is per person based on quad cabin occupancy

Sole occupancy pricing is available on application

Optional activities are at an additional cost per person.
Price Includes:
- Shipboard accommodation
- All meals on board including snacks, coffee and tea (B,L,D)
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
- Program of lectures by naturalists
- Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Terms and Conditions:

Each ship will offer a slightly different cruise itinerary which may include a flight sector or preembarkation accommodation. Itineraries vary in duration, with more or less time being spent cruising the Antarctic Peninsula. These expeditions will be dependent on local weather and ice conditions.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact Antarctic Travel Specialists for full details and departure dates.

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Itinerary

DayLocation Expand All
Days 1 - 23 SAMPLE ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS:
South Georgia
Day 1 Beagle Channel
Embark and set sail down the Beagle Channel. (D)
Day 2 Falkland Islands
Today you will cruise towards the Falkland Islands. (B, L, D)
Days 3 - 4 Falkland Islands
Explore the Falkland Islands the historic capital, Stanley or take a hike along the shore of Carcass Island to view the Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. (B, L, D)
Days 5 - 6 South Georgia
Set sail to South Georgia and enjoy a variety of talks from the ship’s polar experts on Antarctica. (B, L, D)
Days 7 - 10 South Georgia
Discover South Georgia with visits to Grytviken, the abandoned whaling village, the largest King penguin rookeries and the nesting grounds of the Wandering Albatross, and visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. (B, L, D)
Day 11 South Orkney
Sail into Antarctic waters towards South Orkney Islands. (B, L, D)
Day 12 South Orkney
In South Orkney you may visit the friendly Argentine base. (B, L, D)
Days 13 - 15 Antarctic Peninsula
Today, sail further south towards the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy activities exploring the spectacular sights with up to two shore landings and zodiac excursions per day. (B, L, D)
Days 16 - 22 Drake Passage
Sail across the Drake Passage and enjoy the company of naturalists and fellow travellers, as you search for whales. (B, L, D)
Day 23 Ushuaia
Today you will arrive in Ushuaia, where you will disembark. (B)