Oceanwide Expeditions

Janssonius is meeting the latest and highest Lloyd's Register standards for ice-strengthened cruise ships. Surpassing the requirements of the Polar Code adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Janssonius represents the most flexible, advanced, innovative touring vessel in the polar regions, thoroughly optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.

Hondius, sister ship to Janssonius, is a 170-passenger expedition ship, built exclusively for polar cruises. The 350-foot vessel is the first to be built to ice class LR PC6, making her one of the strongest ice-strengthened vessels in the polar regions.
Choose the Hondius for a state-of-the-art new ship; pairing strength, high-tech stabilizers, the utmost in safety standards and two main engines with a combined 4,200kW of power that generate a speed of 15 knots. The vessel was built by Croatia shipbuilder Brodosplit. Hondius is a stunning addition to the current fleet of expedition ships operating in polar waters. This fast and flexible ship is designed to respond to fluctuating polar conditions and adapt quickly.

The three-mast schooner S/V Rembrandt van Rijn is well suited for expedition cruising among the fjords and icebergs, and for experiencing the sublime beauty of the northern lights. Ideal for spotting whales, cruising among small islands and exploring remote locations, this 33-passenger sailing vessel appeals to travelers and avid sailors alike.

The Noorderlicht is a well-balanced, two-masted schooner capable of sailing the seven seas. Well suited for expedition cruising among small islands, she is ideal for her Northern Norway itineraries. Her open decks and qualified captains offer an ideal experience for appreciation of the incredible local landscapes. This traditional expedition ship’s small size allows for the flexibility to search out wildlife in the remote areas that she explores. Choose the Noorderlicht to explore the Norwegian Arctic up close and have a traditional expedition experience—you can even help hoist the sails! While this historic, traditional sailing vessel is not an ice breaker and thus has no ice class rating, she has a strengthened bow.