MV Plancius

M/V “Plancius” started her life in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. In June 2004, the vessel was taken out of active service for rebuilding.

Still under construction, but available for Polar expeditions in June 2009, the vessel shall be completely rebuilt as a 112-passenger vessel and shall comply with the latest ...

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MV PlanciusArctic viewsView stunning scenery from the Observation LoungeDining aboard the MV PlanciusWalrus on ice floePrivate bath facilitiesSpacious Superior CabinComfortable Twin CabinTriple Cabin accommodationsExplore the remote reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic on expedition vessel MV Plancius
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Antarctica
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Antarctic Peninsula11$6,990
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Antarctic Peninsula13$9,590
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Antarctic Peninsula and the Polar Circle12$7,690
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Atlantic Odyssey: Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension, Cape31$8,690
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula19$11,690
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula20$11,690
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Weddell Sea and Antarctic Circle12$7,690
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Falkland Islands
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula19$11,690
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula20$11,690
Departs in November
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About the MV Plancius

M/V “Plancius” started her life in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. In June 2004, the vessel was taken out of active service for rebuilding.

Still under construction, but available for Polar expeditions in June 2009, the vessel shall be completely rebuilt as a 112-passenger vessel and shall comply with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea), is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and will fly the Dutch flag.
The vessel will be comfortable and nicely decorated, but is not a luxurious vessel. Our voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic regions are and will still be primarily defined by an exploratory educational travel program, spending as much time ashore as possible. This vessel will fully meet our demands to achieve this.

M/V “Plancius” can accommodate 112 passengers in 54 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 triple private cabins, 40 twin private cabins (ca. 15 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters).

The vessel is manned by 30 international crew members (inc. 10 stewardesses/cabin cleaners), 6 hotel staff (4 chefs, 1 purser and 1 steward-barman), 6 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 5 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor.

Cabins
Triple Cabin accommodationsTriple Private
4 cabins with private facilities, bunk bed and 1 lower twin bed.
Comfortable Twin CabinTwin Private
40 cabins with private facilities and two lower twin beds or one queen bed.
Spacious Superior CabinSuperior
10 cabins with private facilities and two lower twin beds or one queen bed.
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