Polar Tracks Expeditions
Plancius
seasoned & refurbished
About the Ship
Built in 1976 as an oceanographic deep sea research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy, the M/V Plancius went through a 2 year refurbishment in 2008.
Carrying just 108 passengers, Plancius is one of the smallest expedition vessels in the fleet. Comfortable and nicely decorated, but not luxurious, it is made for explorers. Full of small ship character and charm, she is a base camp for active, adventure and wildlife-minded modern explorers who are after a rustic, bare bones experience.
- Passenger Capacity: 108
- En suites in all cabins
- Observation lounge with bar
- 4 low-cost Quad Porthole cabins
- Large open deck spaces
- Adventure activities included in “Basecamp” departures
- No expedition parka
- Rubber boots to borrow
- Ice strengthened
- Ice Class: 1D
Why We Like Plancius
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Insider Advice
We’re a different kind of agency. We work on the ships, with the teams, and are currently active in the polar regions. Our insider advice is truly that – straight from the field – and it’s updated in real time if things change.
Antarctica
Everything you need to know about traveling to Antarctica, including what time of the season is best for what you’re most keen to see.
Arctic
Everything you need to know about traveling to the Arctic. Which is a bit like our proverbial backyard/second home (because we’ve lived there).
What to Bring
All you need to know about what to bring on your trip. Including unusual stuff like why you might want goggles in Antarctica, or extra batteries in Svalbard.
