Plancius

Why travel aboard this boat?

• Completely re-build & refurbished for the 2009 season
• Comfortable expeditionary-style vessel
• Spacious observation deck with bar on deck 5 offering panoramic views
• Choice of 3 different cabins types from shared triple to superior, all featuring outside view and private bathroom
• All cabins offer lower berths only, except for the Triples
• Spacious public areas with two starboard gangways for swift zodiac logistics
• Cruising speed of 10-12 knots

Technical specifications:

• 112 passengers (max)
• Staff & Crew of approx. 43
• 89m long x 14.5m wide
• Diesel-electric propulsion engine reducing noise and vibration
• Built in 1976 for the Dutch navy as an oceanographic research vessel
• Ice strengthened

This ship undertakes the following expeditions:

Classic Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands

26th Jan - 5th Feb 2010 (10 nights/ 11 days)
23rd Feb - 7th Mar 2010 (12 nights/ 13 days)
7th - 17th Mar 2010 (10 nights/ 11 days)

The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

2nd - 21st Nov 2009 (19 nights/ 20 days)
21st Nov - 9th Dec 2009 (18 nights/ 19 days)
21st Dec 2009 - 8th Jan 2010 (18 nights/ 19 days)
8th - 26th Jan 2010 (18 nights/ 19 days)

Unknown Antarctica

9th - 21st Dec 2009 (12 nights/ 13 days)
17th - 30th Mar 2010 (13 nights/ 14 days)


To discuss this trip, for further details or to check boat availability, please either:

Call 01285 880981
Email voyages@steppestravel.co.uk