72 max
46
2, fully enclosed, capacity of 110 (in addition to 4 life rafts, capacity of 100)
73 m
11 m
3.7
Diesel engines, 2,000 horsepower
1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
12 knots in open water
Ocean Nova is a great ship for Antarctica expeditions. It is a sturdy and nimble expedition vessel that was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. It has a strengthened hull that is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. The ship was fully refurbished in 2006 and since then has benefitted from annual upgrades and improvements.
For our air-cruises, Ocean Nova has a capacity for 67 passengers accommodated in comfortable outside cabins. The ship offers three categories of accommodation: dedicated Single Cabins, Twin Cabins, and Triple Cabins. All cabins feature a picture window, a writing desk with a chair, a wardrobe, an individually controlled heating system, and a private bathroom with a shower.
In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, Ocean Nova also has a spacious dining room, a bar, a library, a small gym, and an infirmary. The ship has a fleet of 7 Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
| Category | Average size | Details |
| Single cabins | 87 ft2 – 8 m2 | One lower single bed |
| Twin cabins | 106 ft2 – 10 m2 | Two lower beds |
| Triple cabins | 150 ft2 – 14 m2 | Two lower beds and one upper bed |
We offer three categories of accommodations on Ocean Nova in Antarctica. All offer you a peaceful spot to rest for the next day’s adventure.
Double Cabin featuring a bathroom, window, desk, chair, and a queen bed against the bulkhead.
Triple Cabin featuring bathroom, window, desk and chair, two lower twin beds, and one upper bed.
Twin Cabin featuring bathroom, window, desk and chair, and two lower twin beds.
Single Cabin, featuring bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
Library aboard Ocean Nova.
Observation lounge onboard Ocean Nova.
Dining area on Ocean Nova.
Antarctica21 operates Fly & Cruise Expeditions to Antarctica. Our trips are boutique wilderness adventures taking you to Antarctica and beyond. Enjoy small ship experiences that allow you time to explore our remote destinations. Below are our itineraries that you can choose from sailing on Ocean Nova for a travel experience like no other.
Review our newly released fly-and-sail expeditions and learn about our Early Booking Air-Cruise promotion, which offers a $2,000 USD savings per person!
Antarctica is like no other place on Earth and we invite you to explore it with us. Complete this short form to receive a customized quote from our team and start planning your Antarctic air-cruise today!
