M/V Plancius started life as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy. After a change of owner, the ship underwent a complete refit and refurbishment to be converted into a comfortable ice-strengthened vessel, that now cruises the polar regions.
Accommodating up to 108 passengers, M/V Plancius has 50 cabins, all with private bathrooms. The cabins come in a range of configirations, with quadruple, triple and twin/double cabins available. Quadruple cabins include two bunk beds, triple cabins feature 1 bunk bed plus 1 single bed.
The ship has a large restaurant/lecture room and a spacious observation lounge with bar and huge panoramic windows. There are large open deck spaces, including full walk-around possibilities on one deck, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting and to feast on the spectacular scenery.
The 10 Zodiacs and 2 gangways ensure a swift Zodiac operation, so no time is wasted getting you ashore to explore the stunning beauty and amazing wildlife of the Antarctic and the Arctic regions.
Length: 89 m / 293 feet
Breadth: 14.5 m / 47 feet
Draught: 5 metres
Speed: 12 knots
CRUISE SPEED: 10 knots
Passengers: 116
Electrical Outlets: 240 volts
Classification: Ice Strengthened
Ice Class: 1D
Ship Region:Antarctica Cruise Ships
Designed to Ice Class 1D specification for service in sea ice. MV Plancius complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety of Life At Sea). Strengthened bow and stern designed for icy conditions.
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
06/01/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 14,887*
PER PERSON
Spitsbergen
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Departure Date
01/07/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 7,861*
PER PERSON
Antarctica
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
23/03/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 13,774*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
16/01/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 23,096*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
25/12/2024
PRICED FROM
CAD 16,904*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
09/03/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 19,061*
PER PERSON
Svalbard
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Departure Date
03/06/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 5,983*
PER PERSON
South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
13/11/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 15,165*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
27/11/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 20,591*
PER PERSON
Svalbard, Greenland
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Copenhagen, Denmark
Departure Date
13/08/2025
PRICED FROM
CAD 15,304*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departure Date
23/03/2026
PRICED FROM
CAD 9,322*
PER PERSON
Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Akureyri, Iceland
Departure Date
03/08/2026
PRICED FROM
CAD 18,643*
PER PERSON