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The Antarctic

Active Adventure Ship

Ocean Nova

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.

Akademik_Ioffe

Triple 2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities
Twin Lower Lower 2 lower berths, private facilities
Dedicated Single 1 lower berth, private facilities

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


 



Taken on the last Antarctica trip aboard the Ocean Nova


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