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 |
Join the Plancius in Antarctica for a Basecamp voyage, where you can try your hand at many different adventure activities.
Join the Plancius and sail along the Arctic coastline in search of the King of the Arctic. This Arctic cruise is focused on searching for polar bears.
Join the Plancius in Antarctica for a Basecamp voyage, where you can try your hand at many different adventure activities.