Plancius Cruise Ship, Arctic

Name: East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes (Akureyri - Akureyri)
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-25
Location: Arctic

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins

from $ 305 / day Check dates

In depth lectures aboard the MV Plancius

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.

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Itinerary

Price

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10 Jun

12 Days / 11 Nights

Combination Trip!

$ 3,663

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10 Jun

19 Days / 18 Nights

Combination Trip! Up to €2610 OFF on Superior Cabin. Rates include discount. Valid for a limited time only. T&C apply.

$ 6,791 Deal %

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12 Jun

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 3,314

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12 Jun

17 Days / 16 Nights

Combination Trip! Up to €2530 OFF on Superior Cabin. Rates include discount. Valid for a limited time only. T&C apply.

$ 6,512 Deal %

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21 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,826

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28 Jun

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,337

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07 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,337

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16 Jul

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,337

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03 Aug

14 Days / 13 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for bus shuttle from Akureyri to Reykjavik - €140 per person.

$ 9,070

FULL

16 Aug

10 Days / 9 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for bus shuttle from Akureyri to Reykjavi and from Reykjavi to Akureyri - €140 per person.

$ 6,337

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25 Aug

14 Days / 13 Nights

Excluded transfer supplement for bus shuttle from Reykjavi to Akureyri- €140 per person.

$ 8,372

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25 Aug

19 Days / 18 Nights

Combination Trip! Up to €1810 OFF. Rates include discount. Valid for a limited time only. T&C apply.

$ 10,465 Deal %

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

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Diving Package (430-800 EUR per trip), Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.

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.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
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.