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Oceanwide Expeditions · Expedition cruise · Polar · Stateroom

Hondius — Twin Window

Score
5.7 out of 10
Fare
US$1,010–US$1,235 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026
Last checked
Fare source
Oceanwide Expeditions

The review

The Twin Window swaps the portholes for a single window but is the smallest twin on board at 12–14 m². Oceanwide notes that the view from some of these windows may be partly obstructed. It costs a little more than the Twin Porthole for less room, so the window is the only reason to choose it.

For

  • A window rather than portholes
  • Two single beds, no bunks
  • Same landings, lectures and meals as the suites

Against

  • Smallest twin cabin on board, 12–14 m²
  • Oceanwide says the view from some windows may be partly obstructed
  • Costs more than the larger Twin Porthole

How it scores

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

Space 25% of score
3.0 out of 10
At 12–14 m² it is the smallest twin on board, with one window that may be partly obstructed on some cabins. 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 has the basic fittings, without a fridge or kettle. 783
Value 20% of score
6.0 out of 10
About $1,010 to $1,235 per person a night buys a window instead of portholes but less floor space than the cheaper Twin Porthole. 925

The facts

Facts about Twin Window, with sources
Type Stateroom
Floor area 12.1 m² · 130 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
  • One window
  • Small sofa
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Desk and chair
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Wardrobe
125
Fare US$1,010–US$1,235 per person per night, as of 20 October 2026925

Worked out from these departures:

  • US$12,350 ÷ 10 nights = US$1,235 per person per night Antarctica – Discovery and Learning Voyage, Ushuaia round trip (HDS25-27). Departs 27 December 2026. 29
  • US$10,100 ÷ 10 nights = US$1,010 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