This polar expedition vessel, the M/V Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004. The vessel was then completely rebuilt as a passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest safety regulations. The Plancius flies the Dutch flag. The Plancius accommodates only 108 passengers with a range of cabin types.
Though these voyages are primarily meant to offer passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible using Zodiacs. Plancius offers all the comforts of a standard hotel ― along with a bar and lecture room. She is also equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines as well as 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation. The vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages so it makes for an enjoyable experience.
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