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 |
| Refurbished: |
| Year built: | |
| Length: | 89m |
| Width: | 14 |
| Draft: | |
| Tonnage: | 3434 |
| Registry: | Netherlands |
| Elec Outlets: | 220V / 2 Round Pin |
An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 4
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
An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 3
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
Twin cabin with porthole and private facilities
Twin Porthole cabins feature 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.
Twin cabin with window and private facilities
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.
Spacious corner cabins, with twin beds, private facilities and 2 windows.
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.
Suite cabins with mid-ship locations on deck 5 & 6
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
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.
Onboard the Plancius on this Arctic cruise we chart a course for a complete Spitsbergen circumnavigation.
Embark the Plancius for a perfectly timed Antarctic cruise for the best whale experiences.
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