MS Seaventure|MV Hondius

MS Seaventure vs MV Hondius

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

MS Seaventure cruise ship
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MS Seaventure

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

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Newer Ship

MV Hondius

Built in 2019

29 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

MS Seaventure

43.6 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

MS Seaventure vs MV Hondius: Quick Comparison

MV Hondius is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 29 years newer than MS Seaventure, which entered service in 1990. MS Seaventure is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 6,752 GT. MV Hondius also carries 15 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of MS Seaventure and MV Hondius
SpecMS SeaventureMV Hondius
Year Built19902019Newer
Gross Tonnage6,752 GT6,603 GT
Passenger Capacity155170
Space per Passenger43.6 GT38.8 GT
Length111 m107.6 m
Decks——
Cabins——

Key Differences: MS Seaventure vs MV Hondius

Age

MV Hondius was built in 2019, making it 29 years newer than MS Seaventure, which was built in 1990.

Size

At 6,752 GT, MS Seaventure is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than MV Hondius at 6,603 GT.

Passenger capacity

MV Hondius carries up to 170 passengers compared with 155 aboard MS Seaventure, a difference of 15 passengers.

Passenger space

MS Seaventure offers more space per passenger: 43.6 GT per guest, compared with 38.8 aboard MV Hondius. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

MS Seaventure

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Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MS Seaventure if…

  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MV Hondius.

Choose MV Hondius if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.

MS Seaventure vs MV Hondius: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MV Hondius

Built in 2019

29 years newer

Bigger

MS Seaventure

6,752 GT

2% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MV Hondius is 29 years newer.
  • MS Seaventure is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
  • MV Hondius carries 15 more passengers.
  • MS Seaventure offers more space per passenger (43.6 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Seaventure or MV Hondius?

MV Hondius is newer. It was built in 2019, while MS Seaventure was built in 1990, making MV Hondius 29 years newer.

Which is bigger, MS Seaventure or MV Hondius?

MS Seaventure is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 6,752 GT compared with MV Hondius at 6,603 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MV Hondius has a passenger capacity of approximately 170, compared with 155 for MS Seaventure.

Which ship is more spacious, MS Seaventure or MV Hondius?

MS Seaventure has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.6 GT per passenger, versus 38.8 for MV Hondius. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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