The Cabin Class

Oceanwide Expeditions · Expedition cruise · Polar · Stateroom

Hondius — Superior

Score
6.6 out of 10
Fare
US$1,170–US$1,435 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026
Last checked
Fare source
Oceanwide Expeditions

The review

The Superior is the Twin Deluxe with a double bed: about 21 m², two windows, a sofa, a fridge and a coffee and tea maker. Couples who want to share a bed pay a modest premium for it. There are eight on board.

For

  • Double bed
  • About 21 m² with two windows and a sofa
  • Fridge, coffee and tea maker and bathrobes

Against

  • Costs more than the Twin Deluxe for much the same space
  • No balcony
  • Only eight on board

How it scores

Five scores out of 10, weighted into the overall. How we score

Space 25% of score
6.0 out of 10
About 21 m² with two windows, a sofa and a double bed, similar in size to the Twin Deluxe. 1
Dining 20% of score
6.0 out of 10
All meals, snacks, coffee and tea are included in one dining room, which Cruise Critic calls tasty and well prepared rather than haute cuisine; bar drinks are extra. 23
Journey 20% of score
8.0 out of 10
With 170 passengers, 13 guides, all Zodiac landings and lectures included and a sheltered indoor Zodiac platform, the expedition programme is strong; kayaking and camping cost extra and landings depend on ice and weather. 4256
Comfort 15% of score
7.0 out of 10
A 2019 ship with an observation lounge, separate lecture room, library and bar, and Zodiac boarding from a sheltered indoor platform rather than a long gangway. A fridge, coffee and tea maker and bathrobes are added in this cabin. 783
Value 20% of score
6.0 out of 10
From about $1,170 to $1,435 per person a night, the extra over the Twin Deluxe buys a double bed rather than more space. 925

The facts

Facts about Superior, with sources
Type Stateroom
Floor area 20.7 m² · 223 sq ft1
Balcony Window only1
Beds One double bed1
Bathroom En-suite1
Dining Included: all meals in the dining room, with a hot and cold buffet area, plus snacks, coffee and tea. Bar drinks are extra.258
Included
  • All meals on board, with snacks, coffee and tea
  • All Zodiac shore excursions and activities
  • Lectures by naturalists and expedition staff
  • Muck boots and snowshoes on loan
  • Wi-Fi with 1.5 GB of data per day
  • Luggage transfer in Ushuaia on embarkation day and group transfer to Ushuaia airport at the end
  • Two windows
  • Sofa
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Bathrobe
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Desk and chair
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Wardrobe
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Fare US$1,170–US$1,435 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026925

Worked out from these departures:

  • US$14,350 ÷ 10 nights = US$1,435 per person per night Antarctica – Discovery and Learning Voyage, Ushuaia round trip (HDS25-27). Departs 27 December 2026. 29
  • US$11,700 ÷ 10 nights = US$1,170 per person per night Antarctica – Whale Watching Discovery and Learning Voyage, Ushuaia round trip (HDS31-27). Departs 17 March 2027. 59

Sources

  1. m/v Hondius cabins

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  2. Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage (HDS25-27)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  3. Hondius (Oceanwide Expeditions) cruise ship review

    Cruise Critic · Review · accessed 20 October 2026

  4. m/v Hondius

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  5. Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage (HDS31-27)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  6. Hondius member reviews

    Cruise Critic · Review · accessed 20 October 2026

  7. Hondius ship details (PDF)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  8. Hondius deck plan (PDF)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  9. Antarctica 2026-2027 rates, USD (PDF)

    Oceanwide Expeditions · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026