Plancius Cruise Ship, Arctic

Name: Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear (Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen)
Start: 2027-07-06
End: 2027-07-15
Location: Arctic

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins

from $ 333 / day Check dates

Highlights

Special Polar Bear expedition in Spitsbergen
Whale watching, trips to Scoresby Sund

The M/V Plancius is an 89m expedition vessel offering small ship cruises to the Arctic annually from May to October. Itineraries vary from 5 days to 2 weeks and will explore the best areas in the Arctic region. Join the MV Plancius in Spitsbergen on a special Polar Bear expedition, where the experienced crew will take you to some of the best locations for Polar Bear sightings. Or sail from Iceland to Greenland and enjoy whale watching, trips to Scoresby Sund, getting up close with walruses, and stunning views of the Aurora Borealis. Whichever Arctic itinerary you choose, it will surely be the trip of a lifetime.

Topside, the M/V Plancius caters to 116 guests in 53 en-suite cabins. All cabins have lower twin or queen berths except for the 2 triple and 4 quadruple cabins, which all have bunks. Spread over 5 decks, there are several social areas on board. These include the restaurant and lecture room on deck 3 and the lounge and bar on deck 5. There are also large open deck areas around the ship, and deck 4 offers full walk-around possibilities, allowing you to take advantage of the stunning scenery & wildlife outside. An international crew of 37, including 8 expedition staff, is on hand to help make the trip unforgettable.

Don't hesitate to book your Arctic cruise aboard the M/V Plancius online today.

From November to April, the M/V Plancius will move to explore Antarctica.

Choose your departure date

Date

Itinerary

Price

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03 Aug

14 Days / 13 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for the bus shuttle from Akureyri to Reykjavik - $150 per person.

$ 8,550

FULL

16 Aug

10 Days / 9 Nights

$750 OFF on Twin Window cabins! Rates include discount. Excluded transfer supplement for bus shuttle from Akureyri to Reykjavik and from Reykjavik to Akureyri - $150 per person each way. Valid for new bookings for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.

$ 6,000 Deal %

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25 Aug

14 Days / 13 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for the bus shuttle from Reykjavik to Akureyri - $150 per person.

$ 7,850

FULL

25 Aug

19 Days / 18 Nights

Combination Trip! Valid for a limited time only.

~~$ 10,900~~ $ 9,810 Save 10% -10%

FULL

07 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

$400 OFF on Twin Window cabins! Rates include discount. Valid for new bookings for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,050 Deal %

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14 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for the bus shuttle from Akureyri to Reykjavik - $165 per person.

$ 4,800

Select Cabin available

14 Jun

16 Days / 15 Nights

Combination Trip! Valid for a limited time only.

~~$ 7,800~~ $ 6,240 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin available

14 Jun

23 Days / 22 Nights

Combination Trip! Valid for a limited time only.

~~$ 12,600~~ $ 10,080 Save 20% -20%

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21 Jun

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,000

Select Cabin available

29 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,800

Select Cabin available

06 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,250

Select Cabin available

15 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,250

Select Cabin available

Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (25 EUR / night).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Laundry / Pressing Services.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Boutique / Souvenir Shop
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.