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Oceanwide Expeditions · Expedition cruise · Polar · Stateroom

Hondius — Twin Porthole

Score
6.1 out of 10
Fare
US$965–US$1,190 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026
Last checked
Fare source
Oceanwide Expeditions

The review

The Twin Porthole is the entry-level cabin for two: single beds, two portholes, a small sofa and a private shower, in 13–16 m². It is the most common cabin on board, with 27 of them. For couples who will spend their days ashore or on deck, it buys the full expedition for the lowest twin fare.

For

  • Lowest fare for a private twin cabin
  • Two single beds, no bunks
  • Same landings, lectures and meals as the suites

Against

  • Portholes rather than windows
  • No fridge, kettle or bathrobes, which the higher categories have
  • Single beds only; no double bed option

How it scores

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

Space 25% of score
4.0 out of 10
From about 13 m² with two single beds and two portholes, compact but enough for two. 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
6.0 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. The cabin itself has the basic fittings, without a fridge or kettle. 783
Value 20% of score
7.0 out of 10
From about $965 to $1,190 per person a night for the cheapest twin, with meals, landings, lectures and Wi-Fi included; flights, drinks and gratuities extra. 925

The facts

Facts about Twin Porthole, with sources
Type Stateroom
Floor area 13.3 m² · 143 sq ft1
Balcony Window only1
Beds Two single beds1
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 portholes
  • Small sofa
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Desk and chair
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Wardrobe
125
Fare US$965–US$1,190 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026925

Worked out from these departures:

  • US$11,900 ÷ 10 nights = US$1,190 per person per night Antarctica – Discovery and Learning Voyage, Ushuaia round trip (HDS25-27). Departs 27 December 2026. 29
  • US$9,650 ÷ 10 nights = US$965 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