This polar expedition vessel, the 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. The vessel was then completely rebuilt as a passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest safety regulations. The Plancius is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies the Dutch flag. The Plancius accommodates only 108 passengers with a range of cabin types.
Though these voyages are primarily meant to offer passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible using Zodiacs, Plancius offers all the comforts of a standard hotel ― along with a bar and lecture room.
Unsure if the M/V Plancius ship is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how Travel Just 4U can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
Departures
- Dec 12, 2021Dec 22, 202111 days - 10 nightsAUD $ 11,580per person
- Dec 22, 2021Jan 03, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,440per person
- Jan 03, 2022Jan 15, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,440per person
- Jan 15, 2022Feb 03, 202221 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 24,600per person
- Feb 03, 2022Feb 13, 202211 days - 10 nightsAUD $ 12,770per person
- Feb 13, 2022Feb 24, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 12,770per person
- Feb 24, 2022Mar 08, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 11,460per person
- Mar 08, 2022Mar 20, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 13,490per person
- Nov 10, 2022Nov 22, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,040per person
- Nov 22, 2022Dec 10, 202221 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 20,950per person
- Dec 10, 2022Dec 22, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,040per person
- Dec 22, 2022Jan 03, 202313 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 15,230per person
- Jan 03, 2023Jan 14, 202313 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,360per person
- Jan 14, 2023Feb 01, 202321 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 24,360per person
- Feb 01, 2023Feb 11, 202311 days - 10 nightsAUD $ 13,330per person
- Feb 11, 2023Feb 22, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 13,330per person
- Mar 08, 2023Mar 20, 202313 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,040per person
- Mar 20, 2023Mar 31, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 11,980per person
Deck Plans
Cabins
Quadruple Porthole Room
J Deck 2 - 12.5m2 Triple Porthole Room
J Deck 2 - 12.5m2 Twin Porthole
H Deck 3 - 12.5m2 Twin Window
G Deck 4 - 12.5m2 Twin Deluxe
G Deck 4 - 12.5m2 Superior
E Deck 6, F Deck 5, G Deck 4 - 21m2
Gallery
Dining Room
Observation Lounge
Outside View
Activities
Activities
Inclusions
Included
- Voyage aboard the vessel as indicated
- 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 programme
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Not Included
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post- land arrangements
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates.