Ocean Nova

Overview

This ship was built in 1992 in Denmark, where it was honed for navigating Greenland’s icy seas. It has undergone incredible renovations in the past two decades to transform her into her current form: comfortable, luxurious, and ready to handle all conditions!

Ice Class Rating: Rated at 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
Crew and Staff: 46
Passengers: 67 max
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Propulsion: Diesel engines, 2,000 horsepower

Amenities

Observation Lounge

Enjoy the panoramic lounge with its 200 degree views is a popular place for wildlife viewing while keeping warm.

Bar

Relax and unwind at the bar located on the top deck next to the observation lounge and deck.

Zodiac Deck

On the top deck find the zodiac deck which houses the ship’s fleet of 7 zodiac boats! These watercraft are perfect for nimbly navigating the icy waters around the continent.

Library

Interested in some Antarctic reading material? Find it in the library, located on the bridge deck near the gym.

Gym

Don’t miss a workout on your cruise (unless you want to), with Ocean Nova’s gym located on the bridge deck.

Dining Room

The dining room is located centrally on the upper deck. Enjoy incredibly delicious meals, accompanied by hand-selected Chilean wine!

Features

Combines clean, comfortable Scandinavian styling, with a true expeditionary spirit

Ocean Nova’s large expeditionary staff of 12 means the highest passenger to staff ratio of any Antarctic ship
One of the few small ships with dedicated Single cabins, as well as Twins and Triple cabins, all with a picture window and en-suite bathroom
It has a strengthened hull that is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica.

Cabin Options

Single Cabin

Single cabins come standard with a single bed, a picture window, a writing desk with chair, a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, and a private bathroom with shower.

All 5 cabins are on the Upper Deck
Single bed
The best single cabins are 303 & 305, as they have 2 windows, instead of just one, and a better room configuration.

Twin Window

All twins have the same floor space. However, they have beds further apart of each other on the Bridge Deck (Deck 4). The twins on the Upper Deck (Deck 3) are potentially better for couples. All cabins come with a picture window, a writing desk with chair, a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, and a private bathroom with shower.

12 cabins are on the Upper Deck and 16 on the Bridge Deck
2 lower beds
Cabins #413 and #414 have obstructed views.

Triple

Triples come standard with three single beds. 1 bunk-bed and two standard floor-level singles. All cabins come standard with a picture window, a writing desk with chair, a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, and a private bathroom with shower.

The 4 cabins are at the stern of the Upper Deck
1 bunk-bed and 1 lower berth
The largest triple is #317, which also has a pole in the middle

Upcoming Departures

No scheduled departures

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