Plancius | Cruise Ship Antarctica
Overview
The Plancius is a well-equipped expedition ship that is ideal for active explorers who want to experience the polar regions in a unique and authentic way. It has a small number of passengers, private cabins, and a variety of activities available on selected voyages, such as kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and mountaineering. The ship is also equipped with the latest technology and safety features, making it a safe and reliable platform for exploring the polar regions.
Overall, the Plancius is a great choice for passengers who want to explore the polar regions in comfort, style, and safety while also having the opportunity to participate in active and adventurous activities.
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Cabins
Technical Specifications
- Passengers: 108 passengers in 50 cabins
- Staff & crew: Crew 40 | Guides 8 | Doctor 1
- Length: 89 meters (293 feet)
- Breadth: 14,5 meters (47 feet)
- Draft: 5 meters (16 feet)
- Ice class: 1D (Plancius has a Lloyds class notation 100A1 Passenger ship, Ice Class 1D at a draught of 5 meters)
- Displacement: 3211 tonnes
- Propulsion: 3x Diesel-Electric
- Speed: 10.5 knots average cruising speed
Itineraries
Plancius
From USD 9450,00 pp
Antarctica
24 Days
Atlantic Odyssey, Excl. Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 4 : Sea route to South Georgia
- Day 5 – 7 : South Georgia sights
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South Georgia Gough Island Tristan Da Cunha
Plancius
75% OFF
From USD 11150,00 pp
Antarctica
21 Days
Falkland Islands South Georgia Antarctic Peninsula Photography Special
- Day 1 : Sandy Argentine beaches
- Day 2 – 3 : Sea life, sea birds
- Day 4 : Finding the Falklands
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South Georgia Southward Bound
Plancius
From USD 16150,00 pp
Antarctica
21 Days
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Photography Special
- Day 1 : Sandy Argentine beaches
- Day 2 – 3 : Sea life, sea birds
- Day 4 : Finding the Falklands
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South Georgia Southward Bound
Plancius
74% OFF
From USD 11300,00 pp
Antarctica
19 Days
Falkland Islands South Georgia Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 : The winged life of the westerlies
- Day 3 : Finding the Falklands
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South Georgia Southward Bound
Plancius
From USD 15100,00 pp
Antarctica
19 Days
Falkland Islands South Georgia Antarctic Peninsula Birding
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 : The winged life of the westerlies
- Day 3 : Finding the Falklands
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South Georgia Southward Bound
Plancius
From USD 16450,00 pp
Antarctica
19 Days
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica Birding Special
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 : The winged life of the westerlies
- Day 3 : Finding the Falklands
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South Georgia Southward Bound
Plancius
From USD 11700,00 pp
Antarctica
15 Days
Antarctica Elephant Island Weddell Sea Polar Circle
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 : From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
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Weddell Sea Point Wild Devil Island Detaille Island
Plancius
From USD 12750,00 pp
Antarctica
15 Days
Antarctica Elephant Island, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 : From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
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Weddell Sea Point Wild Devil Island Detaille Island
Plancius
From USD 8300,00 pp
Antarctica
14 Days
Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes
- Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
- Day 2 : Route to Raudfjorden
- Day 3 – 4 : Onward to east Greenland
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Greenland East Greenland
Plancius
From USD 11600,00 pp
Antarctica
13 Days
Antarctica Basecamp Free Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoe/hiking, Mountaineering, Photo Workshop
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 10 : Entering Antarctica
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Plancius
From USD 12650,00 pp
Antarctica
13 Days
Basecamp
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 10 : Entering Antarctica
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Plancius
From USD 10950,00 pp
Antarctica
13 Days
Antarctica & The Polar Circle Deep South Discovery Voyage
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 10 : Sights of late summer Antarctica
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Plancius
From USD 9650,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Antarctica Discovery And Learning + Long Hikes
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 7 : Enter the Antarctic
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Plancius
From USD 9650,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Antarctica Weddell Sea Explorer
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 : From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
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Weddell Sea Point Wild
Plancius
From USD 2550,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
St. Helena To Cape Verde
- Day 1 : Heading out of St. Helena
- Day 2 – 3 : Sailing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- Day 4 – 8 : Crossing the equator
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Plancius
From USD 10500,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Antarctica Discovery And Learning
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 7 : Enter the Antarctic
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Plancius
From USD 9150,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Antarctica Whale Watching
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 – 8 : Entering Antarctica
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Plancius
From USD 7050,00 pp
Antarctica
10 Days
Antarctica Whale Watching
- Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3 : Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 – 7 : Entering Antarctica
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Plancius
From USD 6250,00 pp
Antarctica
10 Days
Around Spitsbergen, In The Icy Realm Of The Polar Bear
- Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
- Day 2 - 9 : Clockwise circumnavigation of West Spitsbergen
- Day 10 : There and back again
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Plancius
From USD 6250,00 pp
Antarctica
10 Days
East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes
- Day 1 : On the Iceland road
- Day 2 : Sailing to East Greenland
- Day 3 : Arriving at the largest fjord on Earth
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Iceland Greenland East Greenland
Plancius
From USD 3000,00 pp
Antarctica
9 Days
Arctic Ocean Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding Summer Solstice
- Day 1 : The start of an adventure
- Day 2 - 8 : At the Arctic Circle
- Day 9 : Journey's end in Longyearbyen
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Plancius
From USD 4800,00 pp
Antarctica
8 Days
Northwest Iceland Explorer Into The Greenland Sea Ice Summer Solstice
- Day 1 : The start of an Arctic adventure
- Day 2 - 7 : Ice caps and volcanoes
- Day 8 : Journey ends in Akureyri
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Plancius
From USD 4800,00 pp
Antarctica
8 Days
North Spitsbergen Explorer Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife
- Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
- Day 2-7 : North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and pack-ice
- Day 8 : There and back again
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Inclusions and Exclusions
The Cruise Includes
- ✓ Voyage aboard the indicated vessel 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.
The Cruise Does Not Include
- ✕ Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post- land arrangements.
- ✕ Transfers to the vessel in Ushuaia and Ascension and from the vessel in Ascension and Praia; passport and visa expenses.
- ✕ Government arrival and departure taxes.
- ✕ Meals ashore.
- ✕ 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).
Departures
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From USD 4300,00
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