MV PLANCIUS
The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004 and was eventually purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 116-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). M/v “Plancius” is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies the Dutch flag. M/v “Plancius” accommodates 116 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 quadruple porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 26 twin cabins with window and 2 twin deluxe cabins, all (ca. 12,5 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters). All cabins offer lower berths (one queen-size bed in the superior cabins and two single beds in the twin cabins), except for the 4 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds), and 2 triple cabins (1 bunk bed plus 1 lower bed).
Luxury star rating: | 4 |
Guests #: | 116 |
Crew #: | 47 |
Ice Class: | 1D |
Speed: | 12 |
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Length: | 89m |
Width: | 14 |
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Tonnage: | 3434 |
Registry: | Netherlands |
Elec Outlets: | 220V / 2 Round Pin |
This Arctic cruise onboard Plancius circumnavigates Spitsbergen and includes a visit to Kvitøya. You'll have chances to see the King of the Arctic, Walruss, Reindeer, various bird species and surprisingly beautiful flora.
Join the Plancius in Antarctica for a Basecamp voyage, where you can try your hand at many different adventure activities.
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands on board the Plancius.