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    Class of Ship

    Medium Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Low Impact
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    Berths

    108
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    Ice Class

    1D
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Class of Ship
Medium Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
Low Impact
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Berths
108
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Ice Class
1D
M/V Plancius in Antarctica with passengers on deck admiring snow-covered mountains and icy waters. Copyright: Dietmar Denger

Antarctic Voyage

Plancius sails past towering ice-covered peaks in Antarctica, offering breathtaking views from the deck.

Oliver Richter

Small expedition ship M/V Plancius navigating the remote waters of Northeast Greenland.

Arctic Serenity

Plancius exploring the remote beauty of Northeast Greenland.

Jan Veen

Plancius in Arctic pack ice with a Zodiac nearby, showcasing polar expedition cruising.

Arctic Expedition

Plancius navigating through pack ice in Svalbard, with a Zodiac exploring the frozen Arctic waters.

Plancius in Antarctica with a whale visible near icy waters and glaciers in the background. Dietmar Denger

Antarctic Encounter

Plancius alongside a diving whale near Antarctica’s icy shores.

Olaf Kramer

Superior cabin on M/V Plancius with a double bed and large windows.

Superior cabin

Olaf Kramer

Twin Deluxe cabin on M/V Plancius with two beds, a desk and large windows.

Twin Deluxe cabin

Olaf Kramer

Twin porthole cabin on Plancius with two beds, desk, storage, and a round porthole window.

Twin Porthole cabin

ibrary on M/V Plancius with books, seating, and ocean views through large windows.

Library

The library is the perfect spot to unwind, take in breathtaking Antarctic views, and immerse yourself in a good book.

Olaf Kramer

Plancius Restaurant

Restaurant

Plancius' restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Eduardus Lee

Plancius Observation Lounge

Observation Lounge

A relaxing area to unwind after a day of exploration.

Oceanwide Expeditions

Plancius Reception Desk

Reception

Oceanwide Expeditions

Plancius quadruple porthole cabin

Quadruple Porthole cabin

About the Ship

Robert van Kempen

Robert van Kempen

Plancius In The Polar Circle

m/v Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named Hr. Ms. Tydeman. The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004 when it was purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. Plancius is a Dutch flagged completely rebuilt and converted passenger vessel, complying with the latest SOLAS- regulations, classed by Lloyd’s Register in London. The name Plancius is a tribute to the predecessor of Oceanwide Expeditions (Plancius Foundation, 1981-1996), the first cruise operator on a yearly base in Spitsbergen, offering voyages with a small cruise vessel named Plancius.

Eduardus Lee

Eduardus Lee

Plancius Observation Lounge

Comfort and character

Comfortable and welcoming, but not overly luxurious, Plancius was made for explorers. The ship is spacious yet retains a small ship character, combining comfort & style with modern technology.

Plancius In Svalbard

Perfect for any expedition

Plancius is the perfect platform for various polar expedition cruise activities, including being the base camp for active, adventure and wildlife-minded modern explorers. Aboard you will find four quadruple porthole cabins, nine twin porthole cabins, 25 twin cabins with window and two twin deluxe cabins, - all (ca. 15 m2), and 10 superior cabins ca. 21 m2).

Olaf Kramer

Olaf Kramer

Twin Deluxe cabin on M/V Plancius with two beds, a desk and large windows.

All cabins offer lower berths (either two single beds or one queen-size bed), except for the four quadruple cabins (two bunk beds). While aboard, you can enjoy the comforts of an onboard restaurant. In addition, an interior communal space boasting a combined lecture room, bar, and observation lounge is also open throughout your voyage - the perfect place for conversation or a warming drink. Large, full panoramic windows offer superb views of the polar world beyond the ship.

Olaf Kramer

Olaf Kramer

Plancius Restaurant

Aboard Plancius, passengers enjoy a varied culinary experience. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style and include eggs, meats, cereals, breads, salads and desserts. For dinner, guests enjoy soups or salads as starters, main courses that cater to meat, fish and vegetarian preferences, followed by dessert or fruit.

Olaf Kramer

Olaf Kramer

Plancius Restaurant, Oceanwide

The chefs on Plancius offer a diverse menu, served in the ship’s dining room, where guests can enjoy meals and discuss the day's adventures. Water, coffee, and tea are included with all meals at no extra charge; other beverages are available for purchase and charged to the cabin account.

Jean Pierre Sylvestre

Jean Pierre Sylvestre

Kayaking At Dorian Bay Antarctica

Plancius offers an exploratory educational travel program in the polar regions spending as much time ashore as possible. Special interest activities are available on selected voyages: kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, polar camping, ski trekking, polar diving and Zodiac cruising. Please check if they are offered on your voyage.

Dietmar Denge

Dietmar Denge

Falklands South Georgia Ant Peninsula Oceanwide Expeditions

Plancius has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck, giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The ship is equipped with 10 Mark V inflatable Zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines. She has two gangways on her starboard side, ensuring swift Zodiac operation.

Plancius Deck 6

Deck 6

  • Superior cabins
  • Deck office
  • Captain’s cabin

 

 

Plancius Deck 5

Deck 5

  • Library
  • Bar
  • Observation lounge / Lecture room
  • Superior cabins

Plancius Deck 4

Deck 4

  • Twin Deluxe cabins (401, 402)
  • Twin Window cabins
  • Superior cabin (409)

Deck 3 Plancius

Deck 3

  • Twin Porthole cabins
  • Restaurant / Lecture room
  • Reception
  • Galley
  • Boarding area
  • Infirmary
  • Zodiac boarding area

Plancius Deck 2

Deck 2

  • Quadruple Porthole cabins 
  • Twin Porthole plus additional third bed (202)

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