M/V Ocean Nova
The M/V Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, and her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. The M/V Ocean Nova has capacity for 68 passengers accommodated in comfortable outside cabins, all with private facilities, including dedicated single, twin and triple cabins. In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, a spacious dining room, a bar and library, she also has an infirmary and an exercise room. The ship has Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
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Active Adventure Ship
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Ocean Nova |
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This ship delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova’s ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea!
CABINS & AMENITIES
- 37 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
- Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
- Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room.
- Library with collection of polar-themed books.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room.
- Dedicated single cabins.
- Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
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| Triple |
2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities |
| Twin Lower Lower |
2 lower berths, private facilities |
| Dedicated Single |
1 lower berth, private facilities |
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| Staff & Crew: |
38 |
| Guests: |
68 |
| Length: |
73.0 m |
| Breadth: |
11.0 m |
| Draft: |
3.7 m |
| Propulsion: |
Diesel engines – 2,000-horsepower |
| Ice Class: |
1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A) |
| Cruising Speed: |
12 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Bahamas |
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Taken on the last Antarctica trip aboard the Ocean Nova
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Antarctic Air & Water: Classic
Antarctic Air & Water: Experience
Antarctic Air & Water: Express
Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring the Peninsula
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
Antarctic Quest via the Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia
Antarctic Expeditions
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