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 ...
Antarctica (itineraries)
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Antarctic Peninsula | 11 | $6,990 |
| Departs in January—February & December | ||
| Antarctic Peninsula and the Polar Circle | 12 | $7,690 |
| Departs in March | ||
| Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetlands | 11 | $6,990 |
| Departs in December | ||
| Atlantic Odyssey: Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension, Cape | 31 | $8,690 |
| Departs in March | ||
| Exclusive South Georgia | 18 | $8,350 |
| Departs in October | ||
| Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula | 19 | $13,690 |
| Departs in January—February & December | ||
| Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula | 20 | $11,690 |
| Departs in November | ||
| Weddell Sea and Antarctic Circle | 12 | $7,690 |
| Departs in March | ||
Falkland Islands (itineraries)
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula | 19 | $13,690 |
| Departs in January—February & December | ||
| Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula | 20 | $11,690 |
| Departs in November | ||
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
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| Savings | Dates | |
| 10% | Nov 4, 10 | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
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 Private 4 cabins with private facilities, bunk bed and 1 lower twin bed. |
 | Twin Private 40 cabins with private facilities and two lower twin beds. |
 | Superior 10 cabins with private facilities and two lower twin beds or one queen bed. |
