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: 108
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
PRICED FROM Was £ 8,394
NOW £ 5,876*
PER PERSON
Spitsbergen
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
PRICED FROM
£ 4,432*
PER PERSON
Antarctica
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 7,414*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM Was £ 15,651
NOW £ 9,390*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 9,532*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 8,786*
PER PERSON
Svalbard
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
PRICED FROM
£ 3,491*
PER PERSON
South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 8,551*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 11,611*
PER PERSON
Svalbard, Greenland
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Copenhagen, Denmark
PRICED FROM
£ 8,630*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
PRICED FROM
£ 6,511*
PER PERSON
Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland
SHIP: Plancius
START: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
FINISH: Akureyri, Iceland
PRICED FROM
£ 10,512*
PER PERSON