M/V Plancius started life as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy. After a change of owner, the ship underwent a complete refit and refurbishment to be converted into a comfortable ice-strengthened vessel, that now cruises the polar regions.
Accommodating up to 108 passengers, M/V Plancius has 50 cabins, all with private bathrooms. The cabins come in a range of configirations, with quadruple, triple and twin/double cabins available. Quadruple cabins include two bunk beds, triple cabins feature 1 bunk bed plus 1 single bed.
The ship has a large restaurant/lecture room and a spacious observation lounge with bar and huge panoramic windows. There are large open deck spaces, including full walk-around possibilities on one deck, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting and to feast on the spectacular scenery.
The 10 Zodiacs and 2 gangways ensure a swift Zodiac operation, so no time is wasted getting you ashore to explore the stunning beauty and amazing wildlife of the Antarctic and the Arctic regions.
Length: 89 m / 293 feet
Breadth: 14.5 m / 47 feet
Draught: 5 metres
Speed: 12 knots
CRUISE SPEED: 10 knots
Passengers: 108
Electrical Outlets: 240 volts
Classification: Ice Strengthened
Ice Class: 1D
Ship Region:Antarctica Cruise Ships
Designed to Ice Class 1D specification for service in sea ice. MV Plancius complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety of Life At Sea). Strengthened bow and stern designed for icy conditions.
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 09 Jan 2026 06 Feb 2026 29 Dec 2026 08 Feb 2027 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 7,141*
PER PERSON
Spitsbergen
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Finish: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Departures: 07 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 More x
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 19 Jan 2026 23 Nov 2026 11 Dec 2026 More x
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 16 Dec 2025 28 Dec 2025 08 Jan 2027 18 Feb 2027 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 8,592*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 09 Mar 2026 12 Mar 2027 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 8,666*
PER PERSON
Svalbard
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Finish: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Departures: 21 Jun 2026 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 4,984*
PER PERSON
South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 13 Nov 2025 More x
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Islands
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 24 Oct 2026 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 11,010*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 27 Nov 2025 More x
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 23 Mar 2026 26 Mar 2027 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 6,174*
PER PERSON
Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea & Antarctica
SHIP: Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 02 Mar 2027 More x
PRICED FROM
£ 7,141*
PER PERSON
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