Max Passengers: 67
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise ShipOperated by: Antarctica 21Ocean 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.
Ocean Nova Ship Specifications
Flag: Bahamas
Year Built: 1992
Last Refurbished: 2006
Built in: Orskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark
Owner: Noble Caledonia UK
Former Name: Sarpik Ittuk
Crew: 46
Passengers: 72 (67 for air cruises)
Length: 73 m
Breadth: 11.0 m
Draft: 3.7 m
Speed: 12 knots
Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
