East Spitsbergen: Home of the Polar Bear- Summer Solstice – Plancius, June 2024

Trip Summary

Dates: Jun 20, 2024 – Jun 27, 2024

Duration: 8 Days

Starts & Ends in Longyearbyen

Starting at $4,000.00View Prices

About the East Spitsbergen, Home of the Polar Bear Itinerary

Discover the highest peaks, largest seabird colonies, and best places to spot polar bears along the eastern shores of Spitsbergen

Itinerary Map

Pricing Information

$4,000
Limited - Quadruple Private

$5,000
Full - Triple Porthole

$5,600 - Twin Porthole

$6,050 - Twin Window

$6,400 - Twin Deluxe

$7,300 - Superior

About the East Spitsbergen, Home of the Polar Bear Itinerary

Discover the highest peaks, largest seabird colonies, and best places to spot polar bears along the eastern shores of Spitsbergen

Welcome Aboard the Plancius

Plancius in the Polar Circle, Errera Channel_Robert van Kempen

Dining room, Plancius 1 © Sietse Vonk – Oceanwide Expeditions.jpg_Sietse Vonk

Dining room, Plancius 2 © Sietse Vonk – Oceanwide Expeditions.jpg_Sietse Vonk

Dining room, Plancius 3 © Sietse Vonk – Oceanwide Expeditions.jpg_Sietse Vonk

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: 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

Cabins & Amenities

All cabins have exterior views (porthole or window) and private facilities
Library stocked with polar books
Observation lounge / Bar
Adventure options on most departures

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 – From $210 per night, max 30 people. (2022- 2023)
Kayaking – From $475 per voyage, max 14 people. (2022- 2023)
Snowshoe – No charge but sign up required
Photo Workshop – Free
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.