Plancius Cruise Ship, Arctic

Name: Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice (Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen)
Start: 2025-08-04
End: 2025-08-13
Location: Arctic

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from $ 410 / day
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In depth lectures aboard the MV Plancius

Highlights

Special Polar Bear expedition in Spitsbergen
Whale watching, trips to Scoresby Sund

The M/V Plancius is an 89m expedition vessel offering small ship cruises to the Arctic annually from May to October. Itineraries vary from 5 days to 2 weeks and will explore the best areas in the Arctic region. Join the MV Plancius in Spitsbergen on a special Polar Bear expedition, where the experienced crew will take you to some of the best locations for Polar Bear sightings. Or sail from Iceland to Greenland and enjoy whale watching, trips to Scoresby Sund, getting up close with walruses, and stunning views of the Aurora Borealis. Whichever Arctic itinerary you choose, it will surely be the trip of a lifetime.

Topside, the M/V Plancius caters to 116 guests in 53 en-suite cabins. All cabins have lower twin or queen berths except for the 2 triple and 4 quadruple cabins, which all have bunks. Spread over 5 decks, there are several social areas on board. These include the restaurant and lecture room on deck 3 and the lounge and bar on deck 5. There are also large open deck areas around the ship, and deck 4 offers full walk-around possibilities, allowing you to take advantage of the stunning scenery & wildlife outside. An international crew of 37, including 8 expedition staff, is on hand to help make the trip unforgettable.

Don't hesitate to book your Arctic cruise aboard the M/V Plancius online today.

From November to April, the M/V Plancius will move to explore Antarctica.

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adventure cruise | no scuba diving

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Diving Package (430-800 EUR per trip), Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.

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Boat features

Laundry Service
Daily housekeeping
Audio & video entertainment
Library
En-Suite bathrooms
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Seaview Cabins
Kayaks On-Board
Observation Deck
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Western Food
Vegetarian Options
Buffet style
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Vegan Options
Fine Wines Selection
Wine Available
Set Menu Dinner
Welcome Cocktails

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.