History:
Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy. The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 116-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). She is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Dutch flag.
| Technical description: Lenght: 89 meters (293 feet) Width: 14,5 meters (47 feet) Maximum speed: 10-12 knots Main engines: 3x Diesel-Electric Passengers: 116 in 53 cabins Crew members and staff: 45 Ice classification: 1D Flag: Netherlands  Lecture room, bar, library, restaurant, hospital, wide open decks |
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| Cabin details: • Superior (Deck 6, 5x): 1 double bed Private shower & toilet • Superior (Deck 5, 4x): 1 double bed Private shower & toilet • Superior (Deck 4, 1x): 1 double bed Private shower & toilet • Twin Deluxe (Deck 4, 2x): 2 lower berths Private shower & toilet • Twin Window (Deck 4, 26x): 2 lower berths, private shower & toilet • Twin Porthole (Deck 3, 9x): 2 lower berths, private shower & toilet • Twin Porthole (Deck 2, 2x): 1 upper & 2 lower berths Private shower & toilet • Quadruple Porthole (Deck 2, 4x): 2 upper & lower berths Private shower & toilet |
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| Our opinion on this vessel: Plancius is the ideal medium size ship for people who don’t want to travel on a 200 passengers vessel. The vessel offers a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. Plancius has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. It’s a very confortable ship! |
| ☞ Selection of travels on board Plancius |
