Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Everything was great!!!!!!!!!! Lemaire channel with barbecue, kayakking between the ice floes and the many cute penguins. ”
Recommended for: The nature was breathtaking, the crew and catering was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy.
Customer Review By Magdalena M, from: Netherlands scored the Plancius 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 3 reviews and information click here: Plancius .
All Antarctica Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Plancius Boat Features
The Plancius liveaboard scores 18% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 3 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Plancius liveaboard has WIFI internet onboard, which does incurr an additional charge, but it will mean you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Observation deck
- • WIFI Internet (Paid)
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The boat features that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Air conditioned saloon, Available for charter, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Dedicated local & international crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation, Sun deck, Charging stations.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Port fees
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Plancius Cabin Features
The Plancius liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Plancius liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 9 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 4 Quad Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 2 Triple Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 36 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Laundry service
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Plancius Diving Features
The Plancius Liveaboard scores 9% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 2 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Plancius Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience.
- • Nitrox course
- • Scuba diving courses
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The diving features that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Camera station, Charging stations, Custom built for diving, Outside showers, Separate rinse for u/w camera, Warm water showers, DIN adaptors, Dive deck, Gear rental, Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Shaded diving area, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters.
Plancius Food & Dining Features
The Plancius liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 7 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Plancius liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Local food, Vegetarian options.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Plancius Drink & Refreshment Features
The Plancius Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Plancius Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Plancius Other Recreational Activities
The Plancius liveaboard scores 23% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 4 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Plancius liveaboard has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives at an extra cost.
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Library
- • Naturalist guide
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Massage, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide
Plancius Included in the Price
When you book the Plancius dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Antarctica. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Plancius Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Naturalist guide
- ✓ Port fees
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
Plancius Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Plancius dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Antarctica.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Plancius Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Diving package
- + Extra dives
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Laundry service
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkel Gear
- + Soft drinks
- + Travel insurance
- + WiFi Internet
Plancius Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Plancius dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Plancius Liveaboard dive trip.
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Vessel Details
- Length: 89.0m (292.0ft)
- Beam: 145.0m (475.7ft)
- Max guests: 108
- Cabins: 53
- Bathrooms: 58
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Plancius are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Plancius. Plancius liveaboard scores 58% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 10 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Rafts
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Plancius include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers, Fishfinder, Search light.