Max Passengers: 71
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise ShipOperated by: Antarctica 21With the expedition ship
Ocean Nova, you will arrive at the gates of the white continent after flying over
Cape Horn and the fabled
Drake Passage in less than two hours from
Punta Arenas to
King George Island, the largest island in the
South Shetland Archipelago. This vessel offers these unique
air-cruise options for most of its sailing season, while select standard round-trip sailing voyages are available during particular seasons.
The Ocean Nova (previously known as Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the rskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn,
Denmark, to navigate the ice-bound waters off
Western Greenland. The ship was refurbished in 2000 and again in 2006 to feature a glass-enclosed forward viewing area on the top deck and provide guests with an even more comfortable retreat following days of sightseeing onshore. The 73-meter yacht, which can carry up to 72 passengers and is authorized to operate in ice-covered seas, is steered by Danish officers with extensive experience in polar navigation. The Ocean Nova is an ideal expedition ship for discovering
Antarctica, with just outdoor cabins (all with private facilities) and large dining spaces.