Overall rating based on 1,257 votes
by Anca Kooiman

Thanks to the captain and crew we had a fantastic holiday. They did everything to let us see the wildlife but in a safe manner. Thanks to the guides for the interesting and safe trips on land. We had a perfe

by Mish Hicks

What I understood about the trip and what I experienced was truly disappointing. I certainly did not envisage hiking daily but rather searching for polar bears.

by Johanna (Joyce) van der Span

A long cherished wish came true. We have had a great trip on the Hondius. Very friendly staff through all layers. The expedition leader Raf and all other staff members provided very good information. Both du

by Karin Kudla

Die Reise hat mich begeistert für Eisbären, Walrösser und auch für die vielen Vögel der Arktis. Das Schiff ist eine gemütliche Basis, von der aus es losgeht zu Zodiacfahrten und

by Mike Edgecombe

Fantastic crew - the most polite courteous and helpful ever come across. Good unbelievably good. Expedition Staff - knowledgeable, informative, extremely professional and always had our interests as focal po

by Christian Kolb

Ich war mit MV Plancius im Norden von Spitzbergen unterwegs. Aufgrund der im Jahr 2019 sehr weit südlich liegenden Packeisgrenze musste die Reiseroute geändert werden. Während der Woche haben

by otte w. zijlstra

I did enjoy the trip very much with a lot of highlights nevertheless with one big deception: a BBQ on deck of the Plancius. The scenery was okay but the hard music does not fit in the artic region! Very disa

by David Medlicott

We took this trip with the hope of seeing polar bears and more. Though scheduled to go to Nordauslandet and the 7 Islands, the pack ice prevented us from getting there. I have to commend the crew for nonethe

by Marga van Bloois

My husband and I have had a great time on board and around the Hondius in Spitsbergen/Svalbard. Have seen lots of wild life. Enjoyed every minute. The wether was beautiful. The crew very good. Thanks for thi

by Wilhelm Hase

The wakeup call on the first morning with a Polarbear in sight was one of the absolute highlights. Guides were very considerate not to get too close to the animals to avoid disturbances a much as possible. T

by Birgit Neumann

Sicher eine der eindrucksvollsten Reisen, die ich bisher gemacht habe (… und ich habe schon einige Reisen gemacht) Besonders hat mir gefallen, dass eigentlich immer ein Guide da war, meine Fragen zu b

by Fang Fang

We were so lucky to be close to polar bear twice and weather was also nice during the whole trip. The bad experience which I want to highlight is no picking-up. It made me feel bad when I went to the pier wi

by Tineke Lagendijk

De reis was van het begin tot het eind een fantastische belevenis, we hebben genoten van het prachtige schip, de mooie hut en van de behulpzame crew. De ongerepte natuur is met geen pen te beschrijven en we