Plancius
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M/V Plancius is a modern expedition vessel designed for polar cruises, offering comfortable accommodations, expert-guided wildlife encounters, and unforgettable adventures in Antarctica and the Arctic.
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12
Number of Cabins
Location
Trips depart from Ushuaia, on the island of Tiera del Fuego in Argentina.
Dive Overview
Antarctica offers a unique and thrilling polar diving experience as one of the last grand and remote areas of wilderness on earth. Divers get to take part in the pioneering exploration of these isolated waters, viewing stunning ice formations, glaciers, and some of the globe's most rarely seen wildlife.
[See: Antarctica Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodation Overview
M/V "Plancius" accommodates 108 passengers in 52 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 quadruple porthole cabins, 11 twin porthole cabins, 25 twin cabins with window and 2 twin deluxe cabins (ca. 12,5 square meters), and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters). All cabins offer lower berths (one queen-size bed in the superior cabins and two single beds in the twin cabins), except for the 4 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds), and 2 triple cabins (1 bunk bed plus 1 lower bed).
Quadruple Porthole & Twin Window Cabins
Twin Deluxe & Superior Cabins
Dining/Lecture Room & Library
Cabin details
Diving Spaces, various cabins & decks Lower Deck
Boat features
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June 3 - 10, 2025 (7N) | North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
June 10 - 17, 2025 (7N) | North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & more
June 24 - July 1, 2025 (7N) | North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
July 1 - 10, 2025 (9N) | Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Book By: March 31, 2025 Valid for new bookings. Subject to availability.
Prices are per person based on double-occupancy unless otherwise specified.
Booking Code: ARCTIC2025
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June 3 – June 10, 2025 (8D/7N) | Longyearbyen – Longyearbyen
Cabin category: Superior
June 10 – June 17, 2025 (8D/7N) | Longyearbyen – Longyearbyen
Cabin category: Superior
July 1 – July 10, 2025 (10D/9N) | Longyearbyen – Longyearbyen
Cabin category: Superior
Book By: March 31, 2025
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Plancius dates
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9 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2026
(Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle) ( Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
15 days14 nights
4/24 spots left
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23 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
(Antarctica - Whale watching) ( Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
10 days9 nights
14/24 spots left
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16 Aug 2026 - 25 Aug 2026
(East Greenland Scoresby Sund Including Long Hikes) ( Akureyri - Akureyri)
10 days9 nights
24/24 spots left
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Detailed information about the itinerary
Marine Life
During the Antarctic dive expedition, you may observe penguins from under the surface as well as leopard seals. The Falkland Islands are rich in krill (which is consumed by many species) and therefore interesting for finding marine wildlife. The dive sites will vary from shallow ice diving, diving along a wall, from a beach, or from the zodiac. The maximum depth is around 20 meters / 60 feet. The combination of sunlight and the often extraordinary formations of ice causes an overwhelming, everchanging specter of colors, with a fantastic variety of shades and brilliance. While snorkeling or diving along the ice-floes, you will be amazed and never forget these deep blue colors. Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice, but also interesting marine life, such as kelp walls, sea snails, crabs, sea butterflies, various Antarctic fish, shrubby horse-tails, jelly-fishes, sea hedgehogs, starfishes, krill, and giant isopods. You may have the possibility to snorkel or dive with Fur seals, Leopard seals, and Penguins.
Experience & Qualification - These voyages are not for beginners, youll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving(at least 30 drysuit dives in 4C or below). Before departure, you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate and divers logbook, (you must include copies when completing your diver's personal information form). The first dive of the trip will be a check dive to try out your gear and weights and for our Dive Team Leader to see if all individual divers have enough experience to dive in the Antarctic waters.
Polar Circle - Antarctic Peninsula
- This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters traveled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
Marine Life
During the Antarctic dive expedition, you may observe penguins from under the surface as well as leopard seals. The Falkland Islands are rich in krill (which is consumed by many species) and therefore interesting for finding marine wildlife. The dive sites will vary from shallow ice diving, diving along a wall, from a beach, or from the zodiac. The maximum depth is around 20 meters / 60 feet. The combination of sunlight and the often extraordinary formations of ice causes an overwhelming, everchanging specter of colors, with a fantastic variety of shades and brilliance. While snorkeling or diving along the ice-floes, you will be amazed and never forget these deep blue colors. Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice, but also interesting marine life, such as kelp walls, sea snails, crabs, sea butterflies, various Antarctic fish, shrubby horse-tails, jelly-fishes, sea hedgehogs, starfishes, krill, and giant isopods. You may have the possibility to snorkel or dive with Fur seals, Leopard seals, and Penguins.
Experience & Qualification - These voyages are not for beginners, youll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving(at least 30 drysuit dives in 4C or below). Before departure, you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate and divers logbook, (you must include copies when completing your diver's personal information form). The first dive of the trip will be a check dive to try out your gear and weights and for our Dive Team Leader to see if all individual divers have enough experience to dive in the Antarctic waters.
Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp Plancius
- The 12-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp Plancius cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Marine Life
During the Antarctic dive expedition, you may observe penguins from under the surface as well as leopard seals. The Falkland Islands are rich in krill (which is consumed by many species) and therefore interesting for finding marine wildlife. The dive sites will vary from shallow ice diving, diving along a wall, from a beach, or from the zodiac. The maximum depth is around 20 meters / 60 feet. The combination of sunlight and the often extraordinary formations of ice causes an overwhelming, everchanging specter of colors, with a fantastic variety of shades and brilliance. While snorkeling or diving along the ice-floes, you will be amazed and never forget these deep blue colors. Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice, but also interesting marine life, such as kelp walls, sea snails, crabs, sea butterflies, various Antarctic fish, shrubby horse-tails, jelly-fishes, sea hedgehogs, starfishes, krill, and giant isopods. You may have the possibility to snorkel or dive with Fur seals, Leopard seals, and Penguins.
Experience & Qualification - These voyages are not for beginners, youll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving(at least 30 drysuit dives in 4C or below). Before departure, you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate and divers logbook, (you must include copies when completing your diver's personal information form). The first dive of the trip will be a check dive to try out your gear and weights and for our Dive Team Leader to see if all individual divers have enough experience to dive in the Antarctic waters.
Atlantic Odyssey, Incl. Antarctic Peninsula
- The Atlantic Odyssey is a birdwatcher's delight as we cross paths with the migratory routes of species such as the Arctic Tern & the Long-tailed Skua. We visit some of the most remote islands in the world while crossing the Atlantic and the Equator.
Marine Life
During the Antarctic dive expedition, you may observe penguins from under the surface as well as leopard seals. The Falkland Islands are rich in krill (which is consumed by many species) and therefore interesting for finding marine wildlife. The dive sites will vary from shallow ice diving, diving along a wall, from a beach, or from the zodiac. The maximum depth is around 20 meters / 60 feet. The combination of sunlight and the often extraordinary formations of ice causes an overwhelming, everchanging specter of colors, with a fantastic variety of shades and brilliance. While snorkeling or diving along the ice-floes, you will be amazed and never forget these deep blue colors. Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice, but also interesting marine life, such as kelp walls, sea snails, crabs, sea butterflies, various Antarctic fish, shrubby horse-tails, jelly-fishes, sea hedgehogs, starfishes, krill, and giant isopods. You may have the possibility to snorkel or dive with Fur seals, Leopard seals, and Penguins.
Experience & Qualification - These voyages are not for beginners, youll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving(at least 30 drysuit dives in 4C or below). Before departure, you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate and divers logbook, (you must include copies when completing your diver's personal information form). The first dive of the trip will be a check dive to try out your gear and weights and for our Dive Team Leader to see if all individual divers have enough experience to dive in the Antarctic waters.
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
- All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins. Youll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. Youll explore the transition from the sub-Antarctic to the Antarctic Polar Region, experiencing how the drop in temperature can make a huge impact on the colors of the surrounding landscapes; from the warmer tones of the sub-Antarctic side to the icy rugged beauty of the true Antarctic.
- Witness how those few degrees of difference in the transition zone can make the difference between an animal or plant species choosing to live on one side of the Antarctic Convergence (the Polar Front) or the other.
- This cruise includes also four days on South Georgia, probably the most beautiful place on earth. Be prepared for ten thousands of king penguins and their chicks, elephant seals, wandering albatrosses and Gentoo penguins and great historical sites including the trails of British Polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. We plan a visit to Orcadas station on South Orkney Islands and If the ice permits we will sail into the Weddell Sea through the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. Huge tabular icebergs will announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Marine Life
During the Antarctic dive expedition, you may observe penguins from under the surface as well as leopard seals. The Falkland Islands are rich in krill (which is consumed by many species) and therefore interesting for finding marine wildlife. The dive sites will vary from shallow ice diving, diving along a wall, from a beach, or from the zodiac. The maximum depth is around 20 meters / 60 feet. The combination of sunlight and the often extraordinary formations of ice causes an overwhelming, everchanging specter of colors, with a fantastic variety of shades and brilliance. While snorkeling or diving along the ice-floes, you will be amazed and never forget these deep blue colors. Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice, but also interesting marine life, such as kelp walls, sea snails, crabs, sea butterflies, various Antarctic fish, shrubby horse-tails, jelly-fishes, sea hedgehogs, starfishes, krill, and giant isopods. You may have the possibility to snorkel or dive with Fur seals, Leopard seals, and Penguins.
Experience & Qualification - These voyages are not for beginners, youll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving(at least 30 drysuit dives in 4C or below). Before departure, you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate and divers logbook, (you must include copies when completing your diver's personal information form). The first dive of the trip will be a check dive to try out your gear and weights and for our Dive Team Leader to see if all individual divers have enough experience to dive in the Antarctic waters.
Antarctic Peninsula
- This Antarctic Peninsula is known as the Classic Antarctic route. Meet the great stars of the Antarctic, the penguins, found in the thousands in a variety of curious species. Investigate one of the most pristine regions left on Earth with the chance to have live encounters with spouting whales, resting seals, and the penguins who may very well decide to investigate you. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike, kayak, and camp under the Antarctic sky.
More information about this trip
Included
- 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
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia
- Luggage transfer from drop off point, group transfers at disembarkation
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Excluded
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post- land arrangements
- Transfers to/from the vessel outside Spitsbergen
- Transfers to the vessel in Ushuaia and Ascension and from the vessel in Ascension and Praia
- 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
- Customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard
Practical information
- Language Spoken: English
- Electricity: 220v, 60Hz
- Payment Onboard: Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or cash (Euro or Dollar)
Boat Specifications
- Length: 89 meters (293 feet)
- Breadth: 14.5 meters (47 feet)
- Draft: 5 meters (16 feet)
- Ice class: 1D (Plancius has a Lloyds class notation 100A1 Passenger ship, Ice Class 1D at a draught of 5 meters)
- Displacement: 3211 tonnes
- Propulsion: 3x Diesel-Electric
- Speed: 10.5 knots average cruising speed
- Passengers: 108 in 52 cabins
- Staff & crew: 46
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