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Plancius

The Plancius was originally built as a hydrographic research vessel in the service of the Dutch government. In 2007, the current owner purchased her and since then she has undergone a total refit and refurbishment to prepare her for carrying passengers on polar expeditions. All of the cabins have outside views and are comfortable and well-appointed with private facilities and all lower beds (either twin or double). All cabins have ample storage facilities and a writing desk and chair, as well as a flat screen TV for viewing movies. The Plancius is equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems,  including new radar, communication, and other navigation equipment, as well as the most modern fire and flood prevention systems.

  • Passenger Capacity: 108 passengers max
  • Staff & Crew: 45
  • Ice class: 1D
  • Length: 89 metres (267 feet)
  • Breadth: 14.5 meters (43 feet)
  • Max Draft: 4.5 metres (15 feet)
  • Speed: 10-12 knots maximum
  • All cabins have exterior views (porthole or window) and private facilities
  • Library stocked with polar books
  • Observation lounge / Bar
  • Adventure options on most departures
Quadruple Private

QUADRUPLE PRIVATE

Triple Porthole

TRIPLE PORTHOLE

Twin Porthole

TWIN PORTHOLE

Twin Window

TWIN WINDOW

Twin Deluxe

TWIN DELUXE

Superior

SUPERIOR

  • Includes:
    • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
    • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
    • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
    • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
    • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
    • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
    • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
    • AECO fees and governmental taxes.
    • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

    Excludes: 

    • Any airfare whether on scheduled or charter flights; 
    • Pre- and post-land arrangements; 
    • Transfers to the vessel in Ushuaia and Ascension and from the vessel in Ascension and Praia;
      Passport and visa expenses; 
    • Government arrival and departure taxes; 
    • Meals ashore; 
    • Cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended); 
    • Excess baggage
      Charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; 
    • Customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

    Extra Adventure Activities:  Depending on departure.