Welcome Aboard the 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.

Technical Specs

• Passenger Capacity: 110 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

Cabins & Amenities

Notes

• Single Supplement is 1.7 times the standard rate.
• Mandatory Emergency Evacuation insurance is required. Airfare is not included in these prices.
• Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
• Camping – $190 per night, max 30 people
• Kayaking – $465 per voyage, max 14 people
• Snowshoeing – no charge but sign-up required
• Photo Workshop – $420 per trip or Free during “Basecamp Plancius” and Whales, Wildlife and Photography voyage.
• Max 14 people. All photo workshops are powered by renowned Leica Akademie.
• All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.

SHIP CAPACITY UPDATE: Starting with 2020 Arctic & 2020-2021 Antarctica Season, the ship capacity will be reduced to 108 passengers  & no triple cabins will be available. We can accommodate three passengers traveling together in a Superior Cabin + a sofa bed.