MV Plancuis polar expedition vessel

m/v Plancius

  • Vessel details

    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).

    Features & Facilities
    • Comfortable and recently refurbished
    • Large Observation Decks
    • Open Bridge
    • Spacious observation lounge (with bar)
    • Restaurant
    • Lecture Room
    • Internet/Wifi
    Key Facts
    Luxury star rating: 4
    Guests #: 116
    Crew #: 47
    Ice Class: 1D
    Speed: 12
    Refurbished:
    Technical Specs
    Year built:
    Length: 89m
    Width: 14
    Draft:
    Tonnage: 3434
    Registry: Netherlands
    Elec Outlets: 220V / 2 Round Pin
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  • Cabin options
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    Quadruple Porthole

    12m2 / 129ft2

    - 1 porthole - 2 upper & lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin

    Description

    - 1 porthole - 2 upper & lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin

    Cabin Features

    Quadruple Porthole

    12m2 / 129ft2
    Many facilities
    - 1 porthole - 2 upper & lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
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    Twin Porthole

    12m2 / 129ft2

    - 1 porthole - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Description

    - 1 porthole - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Cabin Features

    Twin Porthole

    12m2 / 129ft2
    Many facilities
    - 1 porthole - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box
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    Twin Window

    13m2 / 139ft2

    - 1 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Description

    - 1 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Cabin Features

    Twin Window

    13m2 / 139ft2
    Many facilities
    - 1 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box
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    Twin Deluxe

    13m2 / 139ft2

    - 2 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins

    Description

    - 2 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins

    Cabin Features

    Twin Deluxe

    13m2 / 139ft2
    Many facilities
    - 2 window - 2 lower berths - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins
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    Superior

    23m2 / 247ft2

    - 2 window - 1 double bed - 1 sofa bed - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Refrigerator - Coffee & tea maker - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Description

    - 2 window - 1 double bed - 1 sofa bed - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Refrigerator - Coffee & tea maker - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box

    Cabin Features

    Superior

    23m2 / 247ft2
    Many facilities
    - 2 window - 1 double bed - 1 sofa bed - Private shower & toilet - Desk & chair - Flatscreen TV - Telephone & WiFi (supplemented) - Refrigerator - Coffee & tea maker - Hair dryer - Ample storage space - Safe deposit box
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This Ship's voyages

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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle | Plancius | IExpedition

Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

m/v Plancius
116
15 days

This adventurous polar expedition in the Antarctic Circle combines the exciting Weddell Sea with the amazing Antarctic Peninsula, including such iconic landing sites as Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Elephant Island and the many icy and wildlife-filled islands of Crystal Sound.

Available for booking

plancius antarctica cruise

Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage

m/v Plancius
116
11 days

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.

Available for booking

plancius polar bear cruise

Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

m/v Plancius
116
10 days

Onboard the Plancius on this Arctic cruise we chart a course for a complete Spitsbergen circumnavigation.