Plancius Cruise Ship, Arctic
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- from $ 244 / day
Highlights
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.
Choose your departure date adventure cruise | snorkelling only
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.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
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.
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1974
- Year renovated 2004
- Length 89 meters (293 feet)
- Beam 145 meters (47 feet)
- Top speed 12 Knots
- Cruising speed 10 Knots
- Engines 3x Diesel-Electric
- Max guests 108
- Number of cabins 53
- Number of bathrooms 58
- Tenders 10 Mark V zodiacs
