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Max Passengers: 78
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By: Adventure Canada

Wake up to stunning sea views from your cabin, promising adventure ahead. Built-in Denmark in 1992 for Greenland’s icy waters, Ocean Nova is an eco-friendly expedition ship with a light carbon footprint. Aboard, enjoy a glass-enclosed panoramic lounge with 200-degree views—perfect for whale watching and seabird spotting. Prefer the fresh air? Open decks offer incredible photography and sightseeing opportunities.

Features onboard
The ship is designed to balance comfort, exploration, and community with a variety of inviting spaces and modern amenities. The Panoramic Lounge serves as the primary gathering place, functioning as a meeting room, presentation space, and concert venue. Featuring a full bar, a 24-hour beverage station, and forward-facing views, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for lectures, entertainment, and relaxation. Complementing this is the Aft Saloon, a cozy lounge at the ship’s stern that provides a peaceful retreat for smaller gatherings or quiet reflection with panoramic vistas.

Dining is centered in the spacious open-seating restaurant, where three daily meals are served against the backdrop of sweeping ocean views through large picture windows. Breakfast and lunch present a wide selection of fresh and healthy dishes, while globally inspired à la carte dinners feature options for every palate, including fish and vegetarian entrées. Desserts are freshly prepared each day and often a highlight of the dining experience. Guests with dietary needs or food sensitivities are accommodated with advance notice, ensuring every meal is enjoyable and inclusive. A shipboard library with comfortable seating offers another inviting space, ideal for quiet reading or unwinding between excursions.

Additional facilities enhance the journey with both convenience and comfort, including a 24-hour beverage station, ocean-facing gym, bar, medical clinic, polar boutique, laundry service, and Wi-Fi access (charges apply). Outdoor spaces include the front, back, and top decks, perfect for enjoying the surrounding scenery. The vessel also maintains an open bridge policy, allowing guests to engage with navigation and gain insights into the voyage from the heart of the ship’s operations. Together, these features create a well-rounded environment that supports relaxation, learning, and exploration throughout the expedition.

Ship specifications
  • Capacity: 79 passengers
  • Crew: 32
  • Registry: Bahamas
  • Vessel Type: Passenger cruise ship
  • Ice Class: 1B
  • Polar Code Category: C
  • Year Built: 1992, Orskov Christensens Staalskibs, Denmark
  • Length: 73 m (249.5 ft)
  • Breadth: 11 m (36 ft)
  • Draft: 3.51 m (11.5 ft)
  • Main Engine: 1 × MAN B&W Alpha 6L28/32A (1470 kW)
  • Auxiliary Engines: 2 × Scania DI12 45 M (206 kW)
  • Propeller: 1 × AB Alcometaller controllable pitch propeller
  • Maneuvering Speed: 5 knots
  • Economical Service Speed: 10 knots
  • Full Speed: 13 knots
  • Thruster (Forward): 1 × Brunvoll controllable pitch thruster (154 kW)
  • Thruster (Aft): 1 × Brunvoll controllable pitch thruster (167 kW)
  • Electricity: 380 / 220 V @ 50 Hz
  • Total Capacity: 134 persons
  • Lifeboats: 2
  • Life Rafts: 4

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Cabins

Triple - Category 1
Triple - Category 1
Upper Deck
This approximately 159 sq. ft. cabin offers a comfortable and functional space with a window for natural light. It features two lower berths and one upper berth, a private bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities, including a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and heater under the desk provides added convenience, while air ventilation ensures a comfortable environment. Storage includes a cupboard and two wardrobes. The cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for your devices.
Bunk Bed Twin - Category 2
Bunk Bed Twin - Category 2
Upper Deck
This approximately 86–122 sq. ft. cabin offers a cozy and functional space with a window for natural light. It features a bunk bed twin, a private bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities, including a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and a heater under the desk provide added comfort, while air ventilation ensures a pleasant atmosphere. Storage includes a cupboard and a wardrobe, and the cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for convenience.
Upper Deck Twin - Category 3
Upper Deck Twin - Category 3
Upper Deck
This approximately 106–140 sq. ft. cabin offers a comfortable retreat with a window for natural light. Guests can choose between two lower berths or a matrimonial bed for a restful stay. The cabin includes a private bathroom with a shower and essential amenities such as a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and a heater under the desk enhances convenience, while air ventilation ensures a comfortable environment. Storage options include a cupboard and a wardrobe, and the cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for added convenience.
Bridge Deck Twin - Category 4
Bridge Deck Twin - Category 4
Bridge Deck
This approximately 104–112 sq. ft. cabin provides a comfortable and functional space with a window for natural light. It features two lower berths, a private bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities, including a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and a heater under the desk adds convenience, while air ventilation ensures a comfortable atmosphere. Storage includes a cupboard and a wardrobe, and the cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for your devices.
Superior Twin - Category 5
Superior Twin - Category 5
Upper Deck
This approximately 145–156 sq. ft. cabin offers a spacious and comfortable retreat with a window for natural light. It features two lower berths, a private bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities such as a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and a heater under the desk provide added comfort, while air ventilation ensures a pleasant atmosphere. Storage includes a cupboard and two wardrobes, and the cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for convenience.
Single - Category 6
Single - Category 6
Upper Deck
This approximately 86–114 sq. ft. cabin offers a cozy and private space with a window for natural light. It features one lower berth, a private bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities such as a hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products. A desk with a chair and a heater under the desk provide added convenience, while air ventilation ensures a comfortable environment. Storage includes a cupboard and a wardrobe, and the cabin is equipped with 220V/50Hz European electrical outlets for your devices.

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