Plancius
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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About Plancius
Plancius is an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 1976. She carries 108 guests with a crew of 40. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.
Plancius began life as HNLMS Tydeman, an oceanographic research ship commissioned into the Royal Netherlands Navy on 10 November 1976 and retired in 2004; a fracture zone on the ocean floor is named after her. Oceanwide Expeditions bought her in 2010 and had her completely rebuilt as a passenger ship, a conversion its fleet page dates to 2009. The 90-meter ship, ice class 1D and Dutch-flagged, carries 108 guests in 50 cabins with 40 crew and 8 guides, with a restaurant and lecture room on Deck 3 and an observation lounge with bar on Deck 5. She sails Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia, including Falklands and South Georgia trips, and Arctic voyages in the northern summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 108
- Crew 40 · 1:2.7
- Entered service
- 1976
- Refitted 2009
- Length
- 90 m
- Shorter than 88% of 575 ships
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 2.8
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Oceanwide Expeditions fleet average across 4 rated ships in service.
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Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Plancius sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Plancius?
Plancius is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions.
How big is Plancius?
Plancius measures 90 metres in length.
How many passengers does Plancius carry?
Plancius carries 108 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 40 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Plancius enter service?
Plancius entered service in 1976 and was last refurbished in 2009.
Where does Plancius sail?
Plancius sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Plancius?
Plancius sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Plancius?
Oceanwide Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Plancius; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Plancius rated?
Cruises Frog rates Plancius 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
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