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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$1000 Travel Credit Arctic 2024 23769: Book your Svalbard 2024 cruise and take advantage of the $1000 travel credit per person, which will be deducted from your cabin price on select June-July departures. This promotion is valid for new bookings only (not for existing reservations) and cannot be combined with other promotions. Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact us for details.

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Available Itineraries

East Spitsbergen, Home of the Polar Bear - Summer Solstice, Including Long Hikes

8 Days from $4,000

Embark on an 8-day East Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Plancius from Longyearbyen, exploring the vibrant Arctic summer solstice. Visit key locations, and witness glaciers, historical sites, seabird colonies, and fjord systems. Chance to spot whales, seals, and polar bears.

Antarctica - Whale Watching

10 Days from $6,700

Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Whale Watching cruise aboard MV Plancius from Ushuaia, Argentina. Witness penguins at Danco Island, glaciers at Neko Harbour, and whales at Paradise Bay. Explore historic sites like Port Lockroy. Encounter humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay. Experience nature's wonders in this unforgettable adventure.

Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Days from $2,750

Join this exciting 10-day Arctic Ocean cruise aboard MV Plancius. Departing from Aberdeen, marvel at orcas off Girdle Ness before immersing in Fair Isle's knitwear and seabirds. Explore Jan Mayen's volcanic landscapes, then navigate ice edges for polar bears near Spitsbergen's fjords.

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Days from $4,300

Explore the Arctic wonders on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Encounter polar bears, bowhead whales, and more. Marvel at Monaco Glacier's icy majesty, witness puffins nesting at Ytre Norskøya and sail into the pack ice for a thrilling three-day adventure.

Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

14 Days from $8,550

Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Plancius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.

The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape

South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

10 Days from $5,150

Set sail on a 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Discover Erik the Red's Bratthalid, Uunartoq's hot spring, and Vagar's Norse relics. Marvel at Prins Christian Sund, Tingmiarmit's ruins, and polar bears in Igutsait or Napassorsuaq Fjord. Explore Skjoldungen, Qornoq, and Umivik before reaching Keflavik.

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching

Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula

St. Helena to Cape Verde

Antarctica - Basecamp

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

South Georgia Explorer

23 Days Extended Around Spitsbergen & Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis

Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

East Spitsbergen, Home of the Polar Bear - Summer Solstice, Including Long Hikes

Antarctica - Whale Watching

Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

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