Hondius

All of the staff were very knowledgeable in their field. Many with at least one advanced degree. Photography staff were excellent. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

The Hondius was very comfortable, our room was amazing. The food was always fresh and plentiful and the staff was friendly. Cleanliness was also a priority on board. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

The Hondius was great. It made the Drake Passage very comfortable. The cabin was wonderful. The food was amazing every night. I would definitely choose this ship again. The Hondius staff were also great. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Ship was nicer than I expected, cabin larger than I thought. Very comfortable space, liked the lounge as well. I would be happy to go on this ship again. The food was decent as well, I was impressed by the variety the kitchen offered. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

10/10 - Everything was perfect - the boat, the trips and their planning, the knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Every person we dealt with was positive, helpful, and knowledgeable. Michael, the Hotel Manager, was awesome. Marcel as the expedition leader was 10/10. The team's engagement with passengers made the entire experience better. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

An amazing ship. Well kept and beautiful. The ship crew deserve a lot of credit - it was spotless the entire trip. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

I whole-heartedly recommend the Hondius for this adventure. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Because the Hondius is a newer ship in the fleet, we were very comfortable and would go out of our way to choose this ship again next time because of its newness and better technology. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Very nice ship. Was a bit worried on all the family in a quad but it worked out fine. Loved the hotel staff. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Good ship - especially stabilizers are lifesaver in Drake Passage. The expedition team did an awesome job with the information and helpful in every way. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The cabin was awesome and the food was incredible (11/10). The kitchen crew led by Gaurav were so accommodating to our dietary needs and made it so we were always well fuelled for all of our expedition activities. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The Hondius was a very comfortable ship. The cabin was well organized space. The food was outstanding. I appreciated the vegetarian options as well as the multi-cultural offerings. The cleaning and serving staff were friendly and efficient. The lounging and dining areas were comfortable and facilitated connections with other passengers and staff. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The crew was AMAZING they were professional but all so real and their backgrounds and histories could keep people entertained for days. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

I went solo and was worried about being bored and alone on the cruise. I ended up making friends with some amazing people in my cabin and the guys next door as well. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

It's a great balance between affordable and not too large. The ship and crew were amazing. Food and dining staff were amazing too.The open bridge is also a nice touch to see all the work that makes it possible. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The ship is absolutely perfect. Not too big, not too small. Had all of the amenities we needed and more. Absolutely loved it. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The Hondius always felt really safe, cabin and food was really good. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

The food was great, always with many options even if you are vegetarian or vegan. The quad-cabin was very good, knowing that this is a vessel, we had enough space to be comfortable. I would choose Hondius again. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Tremendous food and a great staff. Comfortable rooms and an excellent lounge area. I also liked our ability to move around on the ship - I never felt confined. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

The team was great, very upbeat, professional, helpful, knowledgeable - all around as good as guides get. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

10/10 - Great staff, great crew, great, knowledgeable expedition guides. Everyone on the ship were absolutely professional and fun to talk to and fun to hang out with at the end of our days. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

To say that our expedition leader, Pippa, was "superb" is the understatement of the decade. All of the teams were competent, and so incredibly knowledgeable in their "microfields" of interest (eg, plankton, diatoms, antarctic geopolitics, global shipping etc. etc. etc.) They mingled with the passengers at every opportunity - sitting randomly with guests at dinner rather than keeping to themselves. The lounge in the evenings was a raucous, friendly, SOOOO enjoyable "pub" experience every night. Just terrific! Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Fabulous ship. Cabin was so very comfortable - appointments were above expectations. Drink prices were very reasonable. Open bridge was a terrific surprise - especially given our location! Food service was excellent...as an American, the food was a bit more "European" than we're used to - not a bad thing! Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

The vessel is perfect for our activities, the cabin only would need space for dry wet clothes after excursions. The food and restaurant was amazing. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

All the members of the staff are knowledgeable in their subject, it was a pleasure to talk to them every time we had the opportunity, even in our spare time or in the restaurant. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Great people with so much experience. They were a highlight; so many years of polar experience. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

The ship was fantastic. It handled some high winds and waves on the Drake, and we loved the observation lounge - what a wonderful and welcoming gathering spot for viewing Antarctica and connecting with fellow passengers and expedition team members. Food was excellent and crew was fantastic. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

All were approachable, knowledgeable and passionate. I enjoyed learning about the history of discovery, women in Antarctica, the birds, mammals and bathymetry. The glacial lectures were very informative. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

The food was good: our companions were vegan and vegetarian, and they were happy with the food, too (sometimes prepared especially for them). We liked the ship, and the staff, and the stabilizers! Yes, I would choose it again. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

I am inspired by Bill, a 77 yyear old Zodiac boat guide. His lecture entitled "Painting and Sea" and all the drawings he created during the 10-nights voyage are absolutely awesome!! Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

The ship was fantastic. Super clean and a wonderful crew to take care of all of our needs. There was enough space in the common areas to feel not too crowded. The food was plentiful and a good variety. We were a family of vegetarians and were provided with excellent vegetarian dishes. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

The lectures were great and covered a wide range of topics. My favorites were about the geography of Antarctica and glaciers. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

The expedition team, lead by Sara, was exceptional. Sara kept us informed on the activities of the day, and had multiple backup plans in case the weather did not cooperate for what was planned. The lectures were very informative. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

I had assumed the food onboard would be average, and boy was I wrong! It was really excellent! Most of the people in our group are vegetarians, and we always had great choices - multiple salads, vegetarian soup option, and always a good vegetarian entree. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Terrific ship. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2021

Outstanding! The crew were friendly, open, funny and clearly were having as much fun as we were having. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2021

We can't say enough good things about the entire team; from the direct support staff to the onboard staff. They were all friendly, helpful, informed, and knowledgeable. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2021

Hondius is a great boat. The onboard food was outstanding and more than plentiful. Our cabin on the sixth deck was wonderful and we were glad we had chosen a larger option since we spent a fair amount of time in there on sea days. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2021

Great ship!! The rooms were way better than we expected. There was so much room for our things, lots of storage space and a luxurious feel. We had a twin porthole room. The dinning was awesome, as well! There was so much food - almost too much ha-ha. We were well fed and I definitely feel like we got our money's worth in food alone. The ship also had a lot of cool spaces like the lounge, library, lecture hall, and all the deck space. We could even find time to be alone in certain areas on the boat during the day if we wanted to. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

The ship's management, the housekeeping staff, restaurant team, etc everyone I came in contact with were friendly, helpful and amazing! Food was good. The room was very comfortable and clean. Most definitely looking forward to a longer trip on this ship. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

I really had no expectations coming in, nor was I under any pretenses that it would be like a cruise ship. So, I was pleasantly surprised given that this was not a luxury ship, the service, professionalism and friendliness of the staff were second to none and went a really long way to make the experience such an enjoyable one. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

The Hondius is a new ship, and I thought it was an excellent experience being on board. Our cabin was modern and larger than I had expected. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2019

We loved the accommodation; our room was fabulous, the ship is beautiful and well run. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2019