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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Voyages by this vessel

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Weddell Sea Elephant Island & Polar Circle

Start: Mar 9, 2026

End: Mar 23, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

m/v Plancius

Duration: 15 Days

Show Prices

Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Quadruple Porthole	~~$11,200~~	$8,400
Triple Porthole	$13,700
Twin Porthole	~~$13,700~~	$10,250
Twin Window	~~$14,300~~	$10,700
Twin Deluxe	$15,600
Superior	~~$16,650~~	$12,500