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In the afternoon, boarding your expedition vessel.
Getting to know the crew and expedition personnel on board.
Your guides will inform you about all the details of your trip to Antarctica on board the ship.
A trip to Antarctica aboard the Hondius ship is a truly unforgettable adventure!
After passing through the famous Drake Strait, you will find yourself in a region where nature will appear before you in all its harsh beauty. Icy landscapes, majestic icebergs and a variety of wildlife await you.
During the cruise, you will be able to visit picturesque locations, as well as take part in excursions on Zodiac inflatable boats. On this cruise you will get a chance to see representatives of the local fauna, including penguins, whales, elephant seals and leopards.
Location
Ushuaia, Argentina
Tour highlights
Interesting excursions and landings
Take part in Zodiac excursions to observe sea leopards and walk near icebergs.
Flexible route
Embark on a journey where the captain and the expedition leader will choose the best course every day.
Amazing places
You will find yourself in the southernmost post office in the world, from where you can send a postcard to your loved ones.
Floating Mountains
Admire the grandeur and beauty of the huge icebergs
An unforgettable atmosphere
You will be able to take part in interesting events that the expedition team will arrange on board.
Diversity of the animal world
Get the opportunity to meet majestic whales, elephant seals and adorable penguins along the way.
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Ushuaia. Accommodation on the ship
- Day 2 - Drake Strait
- Day 3 - Drake Strait
- Day 4 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 5 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 6 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 - Drake Strait
- Day 10 - Drake Strait. Activities on board
- Day 11 - Ushuaia. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Cabin on the boat10 nights
Comfort
- Premium
The tour includes accommodation for 10 nights on the Hondius expedition vessel.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation on the expedition vessel:
| Cabin category | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Four-seater with porthole | Out of stock |
| Triple room with porthole | 7,700 € (women's place) |
| Double room with porthole | 8 400 € |
| Double room with window | 8 800 € |
| Deluxe suite with window | 9 500 € |
| Superior | 10 150 € |
| Junior Suite | 10 650 € |
| Grand Suite with Balcony | 12 300 € |
Prices are dynamic. Check the availability of seats and the price at the time of booking with the manager.
Hondius vessel 10 nights
Hondius is the world's first registered Polar Class 6 vessel, meeting Lloyd's Register's latest highest standards for ice—reinforced cruise ships.
Exceeding the requirements of the Polar Code approved by the International Maritime Organization, Hondius is the most versatile, modern and innovative tourist vessel for the polar regions.
It is fully optimized for expedition cruises and is designed to provide the closest possible contact with the nature of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Hondius has a rich infrastructure and numerous amenities that will make your cruise unforgettable, and is also the most environmentally friendly vessel in the polar seas.
By choosing Hondius, you can be confident about the safety of the environment. The ship uses LED lighting, steam heating, biodegradable paints and oils, as well as a modern energy-saving system that minimizes fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
This means that on board Hondius you will get maximum pleasure from observing exotic landscapes and nature, minimally affecting them.
The public areas are designed in an elegant style and have all the amenities. There is a cozy lounge area and library on board, a separate lecture hall, and a spacious restaurant with large windows.
Technical specifications:
- The length is 107.6 m.
- The width is 17.6 m.
- The draft is 5.30 m.
- The tonnage is 5,590 tons.
- The speed is 15 knots.
- The crew consists of 72 people.
- Passengers — 174 people.
- Ice class — 6 (1A-Super).
- The year of construction is 2019.
- The flag is the Netherlands.
Cabins:
Four-bed:
- capacity for up to 4 passengers per cabin;
- 2 portholes;
- 2 upper and 2 lower beds;
- small sofa;
- shower, toilet;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Triple room:
- capacity for up to 3 passengers per cabin;
- 2 portholes;
- 1 upper and 2 lower berths;
- shower, toilet;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Double room with porthole:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- 2 portholes;
- 2 lower berths;
- shower, toilet;
- small sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Double room with a window:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- window;
- 2 lower berths;
- shower, toilet;
- small sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe
- flat-screen TV;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Deluxe:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- 2 windows;
- 2 lower berths;
- shower, toilet;
- sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- fridge;
- tea and coffee making set;
- bathrobe;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Superior:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- 2 windows;
- double bed;
- shower, toilet;
- sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- fridge;
- tea and coffee making set;
- bathrobe;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment).
Junior Suite:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- double window;
- double bed;
- shower, toilet;
- sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- fridge;
- tea and coffee making set;
- bathrobe;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment);
Grand Suite:
- capacity for up to 2 passengers per cabin;
- double window;
- balcony;
- double bed;
- shower, toilet;
- sofa;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- fridge;
- tea and coffee making set;
- bathrobe;
- phone and Wi-fi (extra chargepayment).
Tour conditions
Group
up to 174 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
11 days 10 nightsGroup meets at
Ushuaia, Argentina
Included in price
- cruise on board the specified vessel, as indicated in the itinerary;
- all meals throughout the trip on board the ship, including snacks, coffee and tea;
- all shore excursions and activities while traveling on the Zodiac;
- the program of lectures by famous naturalists and the support of experienced members of the expedition team;
- free use of rubber boots and snowshoes;
- baggage transfer from the pick-up point to the ship on the day of boarding in Ushuaia;
- scheduled group transfer from the ship to Ushuaia Airport (immediately after disembarkation);
- all the various taxes on services and port charges throughout the program;
- comprehensive materials before departure.
Paid extra
- flights to and from Ushuaia;
- any airline tickets, both on regular and charter flights;
- pre- and post-cruise events;
- passport and visa expenses;
- State taxes on arrival and departure;
- baggage insurance, cancellation and personal insurance (highly recommended);
- charges for excess baggage and all personal items such as laundry, bar, drinks and telecommunication services;
- tips.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
The main factor when choosing clothes on board a ship is convenience. Clothing can be casual or informal. Take windproof and waterproof outerwear with you.
Do not take tight clothes with you that do not leave room for the air layer, which is an excellent insulator. Wool, silk, and some modern synthetic fibers, such as polar fleece, retain heat better than cotton.
Some tips to help you feel comfortable during an expedition cruise:
- Do not dress too warmly to avoid sweating.;
- Wear waterproof clothing made of a material that will allow your body to "breathe" and thus prevent moisture from condensing under your clothes.;
- the legs and arms are most susceptible to cooling. Try to keep them dry and warm. Mittens are best suited for the northern climate.;
- A wise decision would be to take mittens and gloves to be prepared for weather changes.;
- A person loses 90% of his heat when cooling his head! Make sure your head is warm. Along with a headdress covering your ears and forehead, bring a hat or hood that can cover your neck and chin if necessary.;
- It's a great idea to take a wool or synthetic scarf: to protect your neck, it can be tied over your face if you have to move against the wind.;
- wear comfortable, spacious clothes. It's better to wear a few light clothes than one warm one. A thin layer of air will remain between the layers of clothing, which, when the body temperature rises, serves as an excellent insulator.;
- wool and silk are preferable to cotton, because they retain warm air well. Synthetic materials that take on their shape again after compression are also good. If things get wet or damp, a polystyrene lining is a better insulator than goose or duck down.;
- We recommend fleece clothing, which is popular even among extreme travelers.
The dress code
Casual clothes.
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes on board during the day. Since the entire vessel is air-conditioned, a jumper, light jacket or shawl may be required. When you are in public places and on deck, it is best to wear light, comfortable shoes.
An informal evening.
In the evening, smart casual clothes are recommended, especially during dinner in a restaurant where it is not allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts.
For women: dress, skirt or trousers, shirt or blouse, jumper.
For men: trousers or chinos, sports jacket, shirt and jumper.
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Dates and Prices
- 9 – 19 Mar, 2027 11 days 10 nights
