Ocean Nova
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer travelers an even more comfortable retreat after days of ...
Ocean Nova sailing the seas
| Antarctica | ||
|---|---|---|
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring the Peninsula | 12 | $5,490 |
| Departs in November—December | ||
| Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the Peninsula | 12 | $5,490 |
| Departs in February & November | ||
| Antarctic Quest via the Falklands and S. Georgia | 20 | $10,990 |
| Departs in January—February | ||
| Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition | 15 | $9,190 |
| Departs in January—February | ||
| Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition 2011 | 15 | $9,190 |
| Departs in February | ||
| Explorers' Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia | 20 | $9,890 |
| Departs in January & November | ||
| Falkland Islands | ||
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Antarctic Quest via the Falklands and S. Georgia | 20 | $10,990 |
| Departs in January—February | ||
| Explorers' Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia | 20 | $9,890 |
| Departs in January & November | ||
About the Ocean Nova
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer travelers an even more comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore. Carrying up to 68 passengers and classified to operate in ice-filled waters, the 73-meter vessel is guided by Danish officers with deep experience in polar navigation. With outside cabins only (all with private facilities) and a spacious dining room, the Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.
The Ocean Nova offers unreserved seating, buffet-style breakfast with table service, table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu, and afternoon cakes. The lounge and bar are open all day with a wide selection of wines and spirits. The Ocean Nova also features a library with a collection of polar-themed books, exercise room, and a clinic with a licensed doctor.
Cabins and 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.
* Lounge and bar, open late morning, afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
* 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.
Ship Specifications
Staff & Crew: 38
Passengers: 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
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Triple 2 lower berths and one upper berth with private facilities and window |
 | Twin 2 lower berths with private facilities and window |
 | Single 1 lower berth with private facilities and window |
