Plancius, Antarctica
8.4 Very good - Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“penguins in their natural habitat”
Highlights
Join the M/V Plancius for a trip of a lifetime aboard an Antarctica cruise. Originally an oceanographic research vessel built in 1976 for the Royal Dutch Navy, she was completely refurbished in 2009 to accommodate 108 passengers for Polar adventure cruises. The 'Ice Class' MV Plancius has 53 en-suite cabins on board, all with lower berths, except the 2 triple and 4 quadruple cabins with bunk beds. There are 5 decks, and social areas include the large observation lounge and bar on Deck 5, the restaurant and lecture room on Deck 3, and large open deck spaces with the possibility to fully walk-around Deck 4 and enjoy the scenery and wildlife views. M/V Plancius is also fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system to reduce the noise and vibration of the vessel.
Antarctica cruises aboard the M/V Plancius range from short 10-day trips to Ascension Island to full 37-day expeditions exploring the Antarctic Peninsular. Activities and highlights on these voyages include soft climbing mountain ranges, rare photo opportunities, kayaking the shorelines, getting up close with Gentoo & King Penguins, seeing Killer Whales cruise by, or watching Leopard Seals hunt.
Plancius also offers dive trips to the Antarctic Peninsular to see penguins, sea lions, and even leopard seals underwater. Diving is shallow, around 20m/60ft, and ranges from zodiac and shore diving. Diving next to amazing ice floes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something to be remembered forever. The dives are led by a highly experienced dive team leader and guides who are experts in their field. They aim to offer 1-2 dives daily, but this can change due to local ice and weather conditions. Divers must be experienced in cold water and dry-suit diving and bring all their gear (tanks/weights provided onboard).
Dive trips are limited to 24 divers, and spaces fill up fast. Book online today to reserve your place.
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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.
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Snorkel Gear, 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.
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Plancius Reviews
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- 8.4 Very good
- Vessel 10.0
- Crew 9.3
- Food 10.0
- Diving 4.0
- Value 8.7
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- 8.0 Very good
- debra R
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United States
GREAT
penguins in their natural habitat
- Recommended for
- penguins, freedom to venture aboard ship, unlimited coffee/hot coco
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- 8.4 Very good
- Magdalena M
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Netherlands
Everything was great!!!!!!!!!!
Lemaire channel with barbecue, kayakking between the ice floes and the many cute penguins
- Recommended for
- The nature was breathtaking, the crew and catering was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Zheng X
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China
Good trip
Everything are good, but this is non-diving cruise, so there will be less young people there.
- Recommended for
- Atmosphere, entertainment, communication
