MV Plancuis polar expedition vessel

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

    Premier Cabins

    Twin Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2

    Twin porthole cabin with private facilities

    Description

    Cabin feautrs 2 x Lower berths, private facilities and a porthole. These cabins are among the best value twin cabins available and book out extremely quickly

    Cabin Features

    • - 2 x Lower bunks
    • - Desk
    • - Private bathroom

    Twin Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2
    2 x Lower bunks
    Twin porthole cabin with private facilities
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    Premier Cabins

    Quadruple Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2

    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 4

    Description

    These cabins feature 2 x Upper and Lower bunks, private ensuite, desk, TV and internet. They are ideal for single travellers or travellers not concerned with spending time in their cabin, they are also perfect for families of 4. These cabins are gender specific when provided on a share basis. *Same sex cabin

    Cabin Features

    Quadruple Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2
    Many facilities
    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 4
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    Premier Cabins

    Triple Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2

    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 3

    Description

    These cabins feature 2 x Lower bunks and 1 x Upper bunk, private ensuite, desk, TV and internet. They are ideal for single travellers or travellers not concerned with spending time in their cabin, they are also perfect for families of 4. These cabins are gender specific when provided on a share basis. *Same sex cabin

    Cabin Features

    Triple Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2
    Many facilities
    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 3
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    Premier Cabins

    Twin Window

    15m2 / 161ft2

    Twin cabin with window and private facilities

    Description

    Twin Window cabins feature a desk, TV and internet. With only two people in the cabin they are spacious, feature a porthole and can be configured on a twin or double bedding basis.

    Cabin Features

    Twin Window

    15m2 / 161ft2
    Many facilities
    Twin cabin with window and private facilities
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    Premier Cabins

    Twin Deluxe

    15m2 / 161ft2

    Spacious corner cabins, with twin beds, private facilities and 2 windows.

    Description

    Twin Superior cabins feature a desk, TV and internet. They are corner cabins, with 2 x windows and are spacious, feature a porthole and can be configured on a twin or double bedding basis.. These cabins offer a great outlook and more comfort, if you do enjoy time in your cabin.

    Cabin Features

    Twin Deluxe

    15m2 / 161ft2
    Many facilities
    Spacious corner cabins, with twin beds, private facilities and 2 windows.
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    Premier Cabins

    Superior

    20m2 / 215ft2

    Suite cabins with mid-ship locations on deck 5 & 6

    Description

    The largest cabins on the ship, feature double beds, 2 x windows, desk, TV, internet and the best mid-ship position on deck 5 & 6

    Cabin Features

    Superior

    20m2 / 215ft2
    Many facilities
    Suite cabins with mid-ship locations on deck 5 & 6
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This Ship's voyages

Available for booking

plancius basecamp antarctica cruise

Antarctica - Basecamp

Plancius
116
13 days

Join the Plancius in Antarctica for a Basecamp voyage, where you can try your hand at many different adventure activities.

plancius south georgia and antarctica cruise

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Plancius
116
19 days

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands on board the Plancius.

plancius basecamp antarctica cruise

Antarctica - Basecamp

Plancius
116
13 days

Join the Plancius in Antarctica for a Basecamp voyage, where you can try your hand at many different adventure activities.