JANSSONIUS
M/V Janssonius is one of the newest vessels in Antarctica. The ship exceeds all green requirements of the Polar Code. Janssonius has a maximum capacity of 170 passengers (80 cabins), and a crew and staff of 72.
Janssonius is 353 feet long and has a beam of 58 feet. This Antarctic cruise ship has an ice rating of Polar Class 6 (equivalent to 1A-Super), the highest Polar Class notation for ice-strengthened vessels. Janssonius is ideally suited for Antarctic exploration.
Janssonius is a swift Antarctic cruise vessel, with an average cruising speed of 15 knots. That’s up to 5 knots faster than many other polar expedition ships–a real advantage when crossing the Drake Passage.
Amenities
Onboard amenities include a library, bar, lecture/observation room, dining room, spacious observation lounge, and infirmary.
All meals onboard the ship, including snacks, coffee, and tea are included in all itineraries. Janssonius has a non-smoking policy, but guests can smoke in certain designated outside deck areas. Laundry service, bar, beverages, telecommunication, and excess baggage all carry an additional cost.
Activities
Janssonius philosophy is to keep open-sea crossings short, allowing the voyages to maximize onshore and near-shore activities. Janssonius carries a fleet of rigid-hull inflatable Zodiac boats — enough for all passengers to be off the ship at the same time. The vessel has two separate gangways and a sheltered indoor Zodiac embarkation platform that can also be used for special outdoor activities, such as kayaking. Zodiac cruising and onshore hiking are included with every departure (weather permitting).
Special interest activities such as kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, and polar diving are available on selected voyages. Our team of LANDED travel specialists can help you select the voyage that’s right for you.
When you aren’t exploring the Antarctic on land or cruising the coastline in a Zodiac, you can enjoy the Janssonius program of lectures, delivered by the expedition team’s naturalists and adventure guides.
Janssonius Cabin Options
The Janssonius offers eight cabin categories:
- Quadruple Porthole – Quadruple cabin with two portholes (vary in size from 129 to 194 square feet)
- Triple Porthole – Triple cabin with two portholes (vary in size from 129 to 194 square feet)
- Twin Porthole – Double cabin with two portholes (vary in size from 129 to 194 square feet)
- Twin Window – Double cabin with one window (vary in size from 129 to 151 square feet)
- Twin Deluxe – Double cabin with two windows (vary in size from 205 to 226 square feet)
- Superior – Double cabin with two windows (vary in size from 215 to 226 square feet)
- Junior Suite – Double cabin with one double window (vary in size from 205 to 215 square feet)
- Grand Suite with Private Balcony – Double cabin with one double window (291 square feet)
Please be aware that a small number of cabins may have a partially obstructed view due to the size of the windows and the design requirements of the ship. For example, some windows may be partly obstructed in the lower half by a gangway.
All cabins have a private shower and toilet, flatscreen TV, desk and chair hair dryer, small sofa, wardrobe, and telephone and Wi-Fi at an additional cost.
Sample Itineraries
Janssonius has several expeditions available, ranging from nine to twenty-two night cruise programs.
Sample 11-night Cruise: Antarctica – Discovery and Learning voyage:
- Day 1:Morning at leisure in Ushuaia; afternoon embarkation to the Janssonius. Enjoy a welcome dinner while you sail along the wildlife-rich Beagle Channel, towards the White Continent of Antarctica.
- Day 2-3: At sea, cruise through the Drake Passage. On board visit the bridge (a great place to spot wildlife), have a relaxing massage, or attend a talk about the biology of the penguins you’ll soon be seeing.
- Day 4-7: Cruise between South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Disembark by Zodiac and explore the continent each day. No journey is the same.
- Day 8-9: Return to the Drake Passage and to the Beagle Channel bound for Ushuaia.
- Day 10: Morning breakfast and disembarkation in Ushuaia; afternoon transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
*All itineraries provided for illustration and guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Itineraries may mention places that require permission to land, which must be granted by the relevant national authorities. Such permission is not granted prior to the publishing of these itineraries.
Airfares, whether scheduled or charter flights, as well as pre- and post- land arrangements are not included.
LANDED has a direct contract with the Janssonius. We can also arrange air travel, touring, and accommodations in Chile and Argentina. Speak with one of our expert travel planners today at 801.582.2100. We’ll take care of the details.
