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Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 08, 2025 - 
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Jun 09, 2025 - 
Jun 16, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 10, 2025 - 
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Jun 12, 2025 - 
Jun 19, 2025
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife....
Jun 16, 2025 - 
Jun 23, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 18, 2025 - 
Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025 - 
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Jun 23, 2025 - 
Jun 30, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 24, 2025 - 
Jul 01, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 26, 2025 - 
Jul 03, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025 - 
Jul 08, 2025
The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears....

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. 
 

Deck Plan

Ocean Nova Deck Plan

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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