MV Hondius vs MS Seaventure
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MV Hondius
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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
MV Hondius vs MS Seaventure: 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
| Spec | MV Hondius | MS Seaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019Newer | 1990 |
| Gross Tonnage | 6,603 GT | 6,752 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 170 | 155 |
| Space per Passenger | 38.8 GT | 43.6 GT |
| Length | 107.6 m | 111 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MV Hondius vs MS Seaventure
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?
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MV Hondius if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
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.
MV Hondius vs MS Seaventure: 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, MV Hondius or MS Seaventure?
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, MV Hondius or MS Seaventure?
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, MV Hondius or MS Seaventure?
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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