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MV Plancius Arctic & Antarctic Cruise Ship

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Max Passengers: 112
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated by: Oceanwide Expeditions

This ice-strengthened vessel has been cruising the oceans of the world since 1976, but was renovated in 2004 and completely refitted in 2009. Originally built for oceanic research for the Dutch Royal Navy, it now serves as a 112-passenger expedition ship in the polar regions.

The main focus of cruises aboard the Plancius is educational exploration, with the goal of having as much time ashore as possible. While not among the most luxurious boats that cruise the polar waters, guests do enjoy comfortable accommodations and great food in the company of an international crew and friendly guides. 

Several social and dining areas and various classes of cabins offer a great, warm place to recharge your energy after a fun day of Antarctic exploration out on the ice.
Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: 2 pin Continental Flag
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Departures

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  • Mar 23, 2025from CA$11,022Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching
  • Jun 3, 2025from CA$6,155North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jun 10, 2025from CA$6,155North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More
  • Jun 24, 2025from CA$6,155North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
  • Jul 1, 2025from CA$8,088Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 10, 2025from CA$8,088Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 26, 2025from CA$8,088Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Aug 13, 2025from CA$15,747East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen
  • Sep 2, 2025from CA$7,372South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq
  • Nov 13, 2025from CA$15,603South Georgia Explorer
  • Nov 27, 2025from CA$21,187Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Dec 16, 2025from CA$13,886Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Dec 28, 2025from CA$15,102Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Jan 9, 2026from CA$13,241Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 19, 2026from CA$23,763Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Feb 6, 2026from CA$13,241Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Mar 9, 2026from CA$16,033Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
  • Mar 23, 2026from CA$22,546Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena
  • Mar 23, 2026from CA$9,591Antarctica - Whale Watching
  • Mar 23, 2026from CA$26,054Atlantic Odyssey including Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde
  • Apr 1, 2026from CA$12,955Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula
  • Apr 24, 2026from CA$3,507St. Helena to Cape Verde
  • Jun 12, 2026from CA$4,366Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
  • Jun 21, 2026from CA$6,370North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice
  • Jun 28, 2026from CA$8,446North Spitsbergen - In Pursuit of the Bowhead Whale
  • Jul 7, 2026from CA$8,446Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 16, 2026from CA$8,446Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Jul 25, 2026from CA$8,446Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
  • Aug 3, 2026from CA$12,239Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage
  • Oct 24, 2026from CA$21,187Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Nov 23, 2026from CA$21,544Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Dec 11, 2026from CA$21,544Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Dec 29, 2026from CA$13,742Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Jan 8, 2027from CA$16,534Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Feb 8, 2027from CA$13,742Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
  • Feb 18, 2027from CA$16,534Antarctica - Basecamp
  • Mar 12, 2027from CA$16,677Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
  • Mar 26, 2027from CA$10,020Antarctica - Whale Watching
  • Apr 4, 2027from CA$13,456Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula
  • Apr 27, 2027from CA$3,650St. Helena to Cape Verde
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Available Itineraries

Cabins

Quadruple Porthole
Quadruple Porthole
4 cabins with private facilities, 2 bunk beds. (ca. 15 m2)
Quadruple Porthole
Triple Porthole
4 cabins with private facilities, 2 bunk beds. (ca. 15 m2)
Twin porthole cabin
Twin with Porthole
9 twin private cabins with porthole. Two Lower berths. (ca. 15 m2)
Twin with window
Twin with Window
26 twin private cabins with window. Two Lower berths (ca. 15 m2)
Twin Deluxe
Twin Deluxe
2 twin private deluxe cabins. Lower berths - two single beds.(ca. 15 m2)
Superior
Superior
10 twin superior cabins. Lower berth - double bed. (ca. 21 m2)

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