Plancius
EXPEDITION (108)
Introduction to the Plancius
The Plancius accommodates up to 108 passengers in 53 passenger cabins all with private amenities. Built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy she sailed for the Navy until 2004 when she was used as an expedition vessel. Completely rebuilt in 2009 and later upgrades in 2019. The ship complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations. Offering a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3, a spacious observation lounge with large windows and a bar on deck 5 including a library, there’s no shortage of places to relax. There are large open deck spaces on the Plancius, especially on Deck 4 with full walk-around possibilities for optimal wildlife spotting and enjoying the scenery. The Plancius carries 10 Mark V zodiacs, with 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation. Whilst the Plancius is comfortable and well equipped, she is in no way a luxury vessel. The focus is in spending as much time on shore as possible with an exploratory educational travel programme with 8 highly knowledgeable expedition staff.
DATES AND PRICES
PLANCIUS 2027 DATES AND PRICES
Booking Offer
Save 20% on all cabin types on the 14 Jun 2027 departure of Arctic Ocean – Iceland, Grimsey, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen
Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Please call us on 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.
Prices are in USD$ per person twin share or triple share.
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| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts/Ends | Booking Offers | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Ocean – Iceland, Grimsey, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen | 14 Jun 2027 | 29 Jun 2027 | 16 | Keflavik / Longyearbyen | Full Price | $7,800 | $9,450 | $10,800 | $11,650 | $12,450 | $14,050 |
| Booking Offer | $6,240 | $7,560 | $8,640 | $9,320 | $9,960 | $11,240 | |||||
| North Spitsbergen Explorer – Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice and Wildlife | 29 Jun 2027 | 06 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $4,800 | Sold Out | $6,650 | $7,200 | Sold Out | $8,700 |
| Around Spitsbergen – In the Realm of Polar Bear and Ice | 06 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 | 10 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $6,250 | Sold Out | $9,150 | $9,900 | Sold Out | $11,950 |
| Around Spitsbergen – In the Realm of Polar Bear and Ice | 15 Jul 2027 | 24 Jul 2027 | 10 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $6,250 | Sold Out | $9,150 | $9,900 | Sold Out | $11,950 |
| Around Spitsbergen – In the Realm of Polar Bear and Ice | 24 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 10 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $6,250 | Sold Out | $9,150 | $9,900 | $10,750 | $11,950 |
| Around Spitsbergen – In the Realm of Polar Bear and Ice | 02 Aug 2027 | 11 Aug 2027 | 10 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $6,250 | Sold Out | $9,150 | $9,900 | Sold Out | $11,950 |
| Around Spitsbergen – In the Realm of Polar Bear and Ice | 11 Aug 2027 | 20 Aug 2027 | 10 | Longyearbyen | Full Price | $6,250 | $7,800 | $9,150 | $9,900 | $10,750 | $11,950 |
| Spitsbergen – Northeast Greenland – Aurora Borealis | 20 Aug 2027 | 02 Sep 2027 | 14 | Longyearbyen / Akureyri | Full Price | $8,300 | Sold Out | $11,650 | $12,800 | Sold Out | $15,150 |
| East Greenland and Scoresby Sund | 02 Sep 2027 | 11 Sep 2027 | 10 | Akureyri | Full Price | $6,250 | Sold Out | $9,150 | $9,900 | $10,750 | $11,950 |
PLANCIUS 2027 CRUISES
PLANCIUS 2028 DATES AND PRICES TBC
Prices are in USD$ per person twin share or triple share.
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Plancius Cabins
Quadruple Porthole Cabin
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A compact four-berth cabin with two upper and lower berths, suited to families travelling with children or passengers seeking a more basic cabin.
Amenities: 1 porthole, 2 upper and 2 lower berths, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box
Triple Porthole Cabin
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A practical cabin for up to three guests, featuring two lower berths and one upper berth. Suitable for families travelling with children or passengers seeking simple, comfortable accommodation.
Amenities: One porthole, two lower berths, one upper berth, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box
Twin Porthole Cabin
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A compact twin cabin featuring two lower berths and a porthole for natural light.
Amenities: 1 porthole, 2 lower berths, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box
Twin Window Cabin
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A twin cabin with two lower berths and a window, offering slightly more space than the Twin Porthole cabins.
Amenities: 1 window, 2 lower berths, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box
Twin Deluxe Cabin
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A corner cabin with two lower berths and two windows, offering slightly more space than the standard Twin Porthole and Twin Window cabins.
Amenities: 2 windows, 2 lower berths, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box
Superior Cabin
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The most spacious cabin category onboard the Plancius, featuring a double bed, sofa bed and additional comforts, making it suitable for travellers seeking more room.
Amenities: 2 windows, 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone, refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, ample storage space, safe deposit box.
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Restaurant/Lecture Room
Spacious Observation Lounge with large, panoramic windows
Large Open Deck Spaces
10 Mark V inflatable zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines
2 gangways on starboard side, that guarantees a swift zodiac operation
Voyage aboard the Plancius as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
AECO fees and governmental taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Built: 1979 – rebuilt in 2009
Registered: The Netherlands
Guests: 108 in 52 Cabins
Staff & Crew: 47
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
Length: 89 metres
Breadth: 14.5 metres
Draft: 5 metres
Ice Class: 1D (Plancius has a Lloyds class notation 100A1 Passenger ship, Ice Class 1D at a draught of 5 metres)
Displacement: 3211 tonnes
Propulsion: 3x Diesel-Electric
Speed: 10.5 knots average cruising speed