Janssonius

capacity

170

year built

2022

crew members

72

length

350 feet

beam

58 feet

draft

17 feet

cruising speed

15 knots

ice class

Polar Class 6

Named after the famous Dutch cartographer, Jan Janssonius is a new, purpose-built ship carrying 170 guests. Sister ship to the Hondius, the Janssonius is aptly named to join this family fleet. She features large staterooms, some with balconies, and a huge observation lounge with large windows for spotting wildlife.

Janssonius Review

AdventureSmith Explorations’ Janssonius review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Please read our review below then contact our polar cruise experts to compare the Janssonius with other Antarctic ships and small cruise ships sailing Arctic cruises and Antarctica cruises.

Choose the Janssonius for a state-of-the-art new ship whose name says it all: In 1612, when the ship’s namesake, Jan Janssonius, married Elisabeth de Hondt, daughter of another famous cartographer, Jodocus Hondius, they created the first ties between the Janssonius and Hondius families. Together with his brother-in-law, Henricus Hondius, Janssonius published atlases in a time when traveling by ship was opening entire new worlds to European explorers. Most notably the Janssonius-Hondius team enlarged the Hondius Atlas, later renamed Atlas Novus.

Janssonius boasts strength, high-tech stabilizers and the utmost in safety standards. Like her sister ship Hondius, Janssonius is primarily defined by an exploratory educational travel program, with guests spending as much time ashore as possible, including special interactive workshops, captivating exhibitions and vibrant performances on board and on land.

Common Areas & Amenities Aboard Janssonius

With an optimal capacity of 170 guests, Janssonius offers ample public areas for observation of landscapes and wildlife while smoothly navigating polar waters. Outdoor areas highlight the open sea breeze and unbeatable views. Indoor observation rooms feature large windows and comfortable seating for guests to enjoy any time of day.

Deluxe yet informal, state-of-the-art yet cozy, the Janssonius offers common areas on all decks for guests to enjoy. There’s a deck dedicated to an open observation lounge with lecture room for presentations. There’s also a library for quiet time, an infirmary available 24 hours a day and a gear room to help transition between activities and resting on board. Guests are welcome to order from the fully provisioned bar at their leisure.

Janssonius offers complimentary internet access via a voucher for a daily allowance of 1.5GB of internet activity, which resets every 24 hours. Additional internet data is available via supplementary vouchers which may be purchased on board.

Safety & Sustainability Aboard Janssonius

With the most modern equipment available and decades of sailing experience behind the design, Janssonius is being built according to the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in particular concerning the safety of the life at sea (SOLAS) and the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) for passenger vessels. Her construction took place in Croatia, by famed shipbuilder Brodosplit. She is be powered by two main engines delivering 4,200 kW, just like her sister ship Hondius. Her stern and bow thrusters enable Janssonius to drift or remain comfortably stationary.

Also like Hondius, the propulsion system of Janssonius includes an adjustable pitch propeller, flexible power management, and a shaft generator as opposed to a diesel-driven generator. This keeps Janssonius at the lowest fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission possible. The protection of the environment is of major importance and efforts have extended from construction to sailing. The ship employs LED interior and exterior lighting, biodegradable paints and lubricants, steam heating that uses a minimum of electricity and waste heat that will be reused for the production of fresh water.

Dining Aboard Janssonius

Expect a fine dining experience while laughing in casual wear and reminiscing with new and old friends over the day’s activities. The Janssonius serves nutritious yet elegant cuisine at each three-course dinner. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style and there are always meat, fish and vegetarian options. Coffee, tea and water are included; however, alcohol and soft drinks are additional.

Crew & Guides Aboard Janssonius

An international team of experts and guides share their enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge through lectures, briefings and field excursions on board and in the field, covering topics like marine biology, geography, geology, glaciology, ornithology and history. When it comes to excursions, the staff are trained and qualified in their respective activity to ensure safety and satisfaction for everyone involved.

Activities Aboard Janssonius

The Janssonius is a true basecamp for active adventurers and modern-minded explorers, with activities that may include hiking trips, kayaking, overnight field camping and even scuba diving. A protected indoor Zodiac boarding area has been carefully designed to streamline operations, to allow guests to more or less jump into the Zodiacs or sea kayaks. Two separate gangways further facilitate ship-to-shore operations. Additional onboard activities may include musical acts and performances, language courses and cooking and cocktail demonstrations, as well as interactive workshops that explore such topics as astronomy, navigation and botany.

Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Janssonius

Janssonius features many cabin categories, including spacious suites, superiors, twins and quadruple cabins all decorated in a classic mid-century modern style.

Six of the suites have balconies. There are also 8 superior cabins with balconies, 19 twin deluxe cabins, 14 twin window cabins, 31 twin porthole cabins, two triple porthole cabins and four quadruple porthole cabins. The electrical supply aboard ship is 220v, 60Hz. Electrical outlets are standard European with two thick round pins.