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    m/v Plancius

    ​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 and was eventually purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was completely rebuilt as a passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). M/v “Plancius” is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies the Dutch flag.

    Specifications

    • Crew: 48
    • Guests: 108
    • Year Built & Shipyard: 1976, Werft De Hoop, Netherlands
    • Zodiac: 10 Mark V
    • Length: 89 meters (293 feet)
    • Breadth: 14,5 meters (47 feet)
    • Draft: 5 meters (16 feet)
    • Ice Class: 1D 
    • Propulsion: 3x Diesel-Electric
    • Speed: 10.5 knots average cruising speed
    • Stabilizers: Hull design & Keel system
    • Refurbished: 2008/2009 & 2023

    Amenities

    Complimentary rubber boots for excursions
    Open bridge policy (guests can visit the navigation bridge)
    Educational lectures by experienced expedition staff
    Daily cabin cleaning service
    Complimentary tea and coffee available 24/7
    Library with books on polar exploration and wildlife
    Expedition parkas (available for purchase or rental, depending on the voyage)

    Facilities

    Dining room
    Lecture room
    Observation Lounge
    Bar
    Library
     

    Deck Plan

    Deck 2 
    Quadruple PH (203-206) | Twin PH + additional third bed (202)

    Deck 3

    Twin PH (301-311) | Restaurant & Lecture Room | Zodiac boarding area

    Deck 4
    Superior (409) | Twin Deluxe (401 & 402) | Twin W (403-429) 

    Deck 5
    Superior (501-504 & 601-606) | Library | Bar | Observation Lounge & Lecture room 

    Cabins

    Quadruple Portholes

    12m² (129ft²)
    4 guests (2 upper/lower berths)
    Private shower & toilet
    Porthole
    Deck 2 – Aft

    Triple Porthole

    12m² (129ft²)
    3 guests (2 lower berths) Cabin 202
    Private shower & toilet
    Porthole
    Deck 2 – Aft

    only one cabin*

    Twin Porthole

    12m² (129ft²)
    2 guests (2 lower berths)
    Private shower & toilet
    Porthole
    Deck 3 – Front

    Twin Window

    13m² (140ft²)
    2 guests (2 lower berths)
    Private shower & toilet
    Window
    Deck 4 – Aft & Front

    Twin Deluxe

    13,5m² (145ft²)
    2 guests (2 lower berths)
    Private shower & toilet
    Window
    Deck 4 – Aft

    Superior

    22m² (237ft²)
    2 guests (1 double bed + sofa)
    Private shower & toilet
    2 Windows
    Deck 5  & 6 -Aft & Mid

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