"M/V Plancius” was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004 and was eventually purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 116-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). M/v “Plancius” is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies the Dutch flag. M/V Plancius accommodates 116 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 quadruple porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 26 twin cabins with window and 2 twin deluxe cabins, all (ca. 12,5 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters). All cabins offer lower berths (one queen-size bed in the superior cabins and two single beds in the twin cabins), except for the 4 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds), and 2 triple cabins (1 bunk bed plus 1 lower bed).
The vessel offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. M/v “Plancius” has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 4), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. She is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation. M/v “Plancius” is comfortable and nicely decorated, but is not a luxury vessel. Our voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic regions are primarily defined by an exploratory educational travel programme, spending as much time ashore as possible. Plancius fully meets our demands to achieve this. The vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system which reduces the noise and vibration of the vessel considerably. The 3 diesel engines generate 1.230 horse-power each, giving the vessel a speed of 10 - 12 knots. The vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages. M/v “Plancius” is manned by an international crew of 37 (18 nautical crew and 19 hotel crew), 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader, 1 assistant expedition leader and 6 guides/lecturers), and 1 doctor.
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Jun 08, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 15, 2023 - Jun 22, 2023 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 22, 2023 - Jun 29, 2023 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 29, 2023 - Jul 06, 2023 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 13, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 | 4,000 | ||
Jun 27, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 | 4,000 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Jul 06, 2023 - Jul 15, 2023 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 15, 2023 - Jul 24, 2023 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 24, 2023 - Aug 02, 2023 | 5,400 | ||
Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 04, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 22, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 | 5,400 | ||
Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024 | 5,400 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Nov 09, 2023 - Nov 23, 2023 | 10,500 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Nov 23, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023 | 11,650 | ||
Jan 16, 2024 - Feb 03, 2024 | 13,550 | ||
Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024 | 12,550 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Dec 11, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | 9,100 | ||
Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 04, 2024 | 9,900 | ||
Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 16, 2024 | 9,900 | ||
Feb 13, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 | 9,900 | ||
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 06, 2025 | 9,900 | ||
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 | 9,900 | ||
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 09, 2025 | 9,900 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Feb 25, 2024 - Mar 07, 2024 | 8,650 | ||
Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 01, 2024 | 7,700 | ||
Mar 23, 2025 - Apr 03, 2025 | 7,700 |
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DEPARTURE | STARTING RATES IN USD | ||
Oct 18, 2024 - Nov 07, 2024 | 13,350 |
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Located on Deck 3.
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Oceanwide Expeditions offers an exploratory educational travel programme in the polar regions spending as much time ashore as possible. Special interest activities are available for everyone: Kayaking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Field Camping, Ski Trekking and Zodiac Cruising. Plancius is equipped with all specialist gear needed to enjoy the outdoor activities: Tents, Sleeping bags, Snowshoes, Kayaks, Rubber boots with grip sole, Outdoor jackets Etc
"M/V Plancius” offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. She has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. She is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation
Plancius' diesel-electric propulsion system reduces the noise and vibration of the engines considerably. The 3 diesel engines generate 1.230 horse-power each, giving the vessel a speed of 10 - 12 knots. The vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages
Plancius is manned by 17 nautical crew, 19 hotel staff (6 chefs, 1 hotel manager, 1 steward-barman and 11 stewards / cabin cleaners), 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 7 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor