PRINCE ALBERT II DISTINCTIONS

WHY SAIL ON MS FRAM?

MV PLANCIUS - FOR AN INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE OF ANTARCTICA.

• Superior accommodations

• Superlative service and genuine hospitality

• Crew to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1

• Expert naturalists and special guest lecturers

• Complimentary, hosted adventures ashore

• Complimentary parka and backpack

• Fares include all onboard gratuities

• Complimentary fine wines, champagnes and spirits served throughout the ship

• In-room beverage cabinet stocked with your complimentary selections

• Casual/informal attire – no formal nights

• Open-seating dining

• Gourmet menus by Relais and Chateaux

• Complimentary 24-hour room service

• Spa, fitness centre, two top-deck whirlpools, live evening entertainment

• Ship-wide Internet access and cellular phone service (fee applies)
  
  11 and 17 day all-inclusive luxury sailings on the Prince Albert II with lectures and several landings. Click here for Itinerary & Rates.

• She's the only brand new vessel sailing in Antarctica

• Board landing craft via a unique sea level docking bay built right into the hull of the ship - no need to climb a ladder to access landing craft

• She's a true expedition ship with ice classified double hull, yet she also boasts luxurious "ocean liner" amenities and facilities.

• Norwegian Officers with years of experience navigating Antarctic/Arctic waters

• All cabins have flat panel televisions and refrigerators

• Modern bathrooms have built in hair dryers and heated floors

• Amenities on board include internet café, wi-fi, fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi

• Observation lounges, restaurant and bars have floor to ceiling windows for viewing the spectacular scenery

• On board lectures by renowned scientists in state of the art multi media conference rooms

• Newly designed sturdy Polar Circle Boats are used for landings.
  11, 15 and 19 day expeditions on MS Fram featuring expert guides, lectures, and landings in Antarctica. Click here for Itinerary & Rates

• Exciting 'open air' camping option, which gives an intensive experience of Antarctic wilderness. Everybody can participate! Camping gear provided (fee applies)

• Comfortable, modern and pleasant accommodation.

• Exploratory educational travel programmes, spending as much time ashore as possible.

• Accommodates 112 passengers in 54 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower.

• Complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea), is classed by Lloyd's Register in London

• Large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

• Restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar and library) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view.

• In keeping with the expeditions atmosphere, dress on board is informal.

11 and 19 day expeditions on MV Plancius featuring expert guides, lectures, landings and field camping. Click here for Itinerary & rates.