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 114-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 in London and flies the Dutch flag.
Length:
89 metres (293 feet)
Beam:
14,5 metres (47 feet
Speed:
10 - 12 knots
Guests:
114
Crew:
M/v "Plancius" is manned by 17 nautical crew, 19 hotel staff (6 chefs, 1 hotel manager, 1 steward-barman and 11 stewards / cabin cleaners), 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 7 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor.
Cabins:
54
Cabin Facilities:
M/v "Plancius" accommodates 114 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 5 quadruple private cabins, 38 twin private cabins (ca. 15 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters).
All cabins offer lower berths (either two single beds or one queen-size bed), except for the 5 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds).
Amenities:
The vessel offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. M/v "Plancius" has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Tenders:
She is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation.
There is a drying spot for your drysuit en equipment. No hassle to bring your suits and gear into your cabin.
Meals & Drinks:
Excellent cuisine, prepared by international chefs, is served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. The ship has an observation lounge with bar where you can read and relax and have a drink. There are plenty of interesting books about the history, flora and fauna of the areas we visit.
Payment onboard:
Upon embarkation, an account will automatically be opened for each passenger for purchases aboard ship. This will include bar services, laundry, communication charges, souvenirs, laundry, etc. An account for payment will be presented on the final day of the voyage.
Final payment can be made using cash, or major credit cards - Visa and MasterCard. All prices are in Euros. Personal checks are NOT accepted on board.
Electricity onboard:
The electrical supply on board is 220 volts, 50 hertz. The electrical outlet sockets are the standard European two round pin system. Passengers coming from countries with a different system will need to bring a suitable adapter.
Security:
The ship complies with the highest international safety and invironmental regulations, as well as the Arctic and Antarctic shipping guidelines.
The vessel is also equipped with a medical infirmary with an adequate supply of western medicines and equipment. There will be a Western physician on board. We cannot guarantee to have every drug or piece of equipment for every medical problem. If passengers are under regular treatment for any ailment, they must bring a more than adequate supply of medicines for the duration of their voyage. We cannot accept responsibility for not having a specific brand or type of drug on board. If passengers suffer from any potentially serious illness, they should inform us prior to the voyage so that we can alert the doctor to their condition.
Rates & Booking Conditions
Rates Remarks:
All rates are quoted per person in EURO, based on twin occupancy. EURO rates apply for all sales within Europe. 5% Discount will be granted for bookings for one or more consecutive voyages. Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will operate subject to a minimum of 70 participants on the Plancius.
Rates:
Antarctic 2011/2012
PLA30 Polar Circle - Antarctic Peninsula,
09 - 22 March 2012
11 nights/ 12 days
Quadruple: 5.290,- pp
Twin with porthole: 6.290,- pp
Twin with window: 6.590,- pp
Twin deluxe: 6.990,- pp
Superior: 7.650,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 300,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
PLA31 Antarctic Peninsula, 20 - 29 March 2012
09 nights/ 10 days
Quadruple: 3.990,- pp
Twin with porthole: 4.650,- pp
Twin with window: 4.890,- pp
Twin deluxe: 5.190,- pp
Superior: 5.650,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 300,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
Arctic 2012
PLA05 North Spitsbergen, 18 - 25 June 2012
07 nights/ 08 days
Quadruple porthole: 2.800,- pp
Twin porthole: 3.600,- pp
Twin window: 3.750,- pp
Twin deluxe: 4.000,- pp
Superior: 4.450,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 300,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
PLA06 North Spitsbergen 25 June - 04 July 2012
09 nights / 10 days
Quadruple porthole: 3.550,- pp
Twin porthole: 4.600,- pp
Twin window: 4.800,- pp
Twin deluxe: 5.150,- pp
Superior: 5.700,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 300,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
PLA07 Around Spitsbergen 04 - 13 July 2012
09 nights / 10 days
Quadruple porthole: 3.550,- pp
Twin porthole: 4.600,- pp
Twin window: 4.800,- pp
Twin deluxe: 5.150,- pp
Superior: 5.700,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 300,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
Antarctic 2012/2013
PLA20 South Georgia,
17 October - 03 November 2012
17 nights/ 18 days
Quadruple Porthole: 6.190,- pp
Triple Porthole: 6.790,- pp
Twin with porthole: 7.390,- pp
Twin with window: 7.750,- pp
Twin deluxe: 8.190,- pp
Superior: 8.750,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 350,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
PLA31 Polar Circle - Antarctic Peninsula,
09 - 20 March 2013
11 nights/ 12 days
Quadruple Porthole: 5.290,- pp
Triple Porthole: 5.790,- pp
Twin with porthole: 6.290,- pp
Twin with window: 6.590,- pp
Twin deluxe: 6.990,- pp
Superior: 7.750,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 350,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
PLA32 Antarctic Peninsula - Whale watching,
Wildlife & Photography voyage
20 - 29 March 2013
09 nights/ 10 days
Quadruple Porthole: 4.090,- pp
Triple Porthole: 4.450,- pp
Twin with porthole: 4.790,- pp
Twin with window: 4.990,- pp
Twin deluxe: 5.350,- pp
Superior: 5.850,- pp
Supplement for scuba-divers: 350,-
Max 24 divers per voyage (minimum 16)
Rates include:
Antarctica 2011-12 voyages:
Voyage aboard the designated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
A flight with LAN Chile from Santiago de Chile to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands is included in the ships passage price on voyage PLA22 (single flight Port Stanley - Santiago de Chile on 03 December 2011), voyage PLA24 (single flight Santiago de Chile - Port Stanley on 17 December 2011) and a return flight on voyage PLA23 (Santiago de Chile - Port Stanley on 03 December 2011 and Port Stanley - Santiago de Chile on 17 December 2011).
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes aboard Plancius.
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Arctic 2012 voyages:
- 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 on Plancius
- On Spitsbergen voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen.
- On Northeast Greenland voyages: Transfer and baggage handling between ship in Akureyri and hotels in Reykjavik by coach (5 hours).
- On Scoresby Sund voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between Reykjavik hotels and ship in Akureyri by coach (5 hours) and vice versa.
- On Rembrandt voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between airport and ship in Greenland harbours on the chartered group flights.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Antarctica 2012-13 voyages:
Voyage aboard the designated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes aboard Plancius.
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Rates not included:
Antarctica 2011/12:
Any airfare (except for the above mentioned included flights on voyages PLA22, PLA23 and PLA24), whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to the vessel; 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; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 80 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of EURO 18 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions.
Arctic 2012:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to / from the vessel outside Spitsbergen; passport and visa expenses; Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
It is agreed that if fuel prices will exceed US Dollar 90 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of EURO 18 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions.
Antarctica 2012-13 voyages:
Any airfare whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to the vessel; 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; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 90 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of EURO 18 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions.
Other fees & taxes:
Please see above text (rates not included) with regards to
fuel surcharges.
