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Ocean Nova

Antarctica
Standard
Expedition Ship

Overview

The Ocean Nova delivers the classic Antarctic expedition experience. With space for just 80 guests, this sturdy ship is designed for intimate and immersive adventures.  

Maximum number of passengers: 80 

Your expedition aboard the Ocean Nova is all about discovery. Thanks to its compact size, the ship can access remote coves that larger vessels can’t reach, bringing you closer to Antarctica’s breathtaking landscapes and amazing wildlife.

The cosy cabins feature large windows for spectacular views, while the Panoramic Lounge offers 200-degree vistas, perfect for admiring the scenery or enjoying fascinating talks from the Expedition Team. Dive deeper into the region’s wonders at the Polar Library, packed with resources to enrich your journey. Meals in the dining room are open-seating for a relaxed atmosphere, and the bar is a welcoming spot to unwind and share stories with fellow adventurers. With an excellent guide-to-guest ratio, the Ocean Nova is the perfect choice for an immersive and enriching Antarctic experience!

If you travel across the infamous Drake Passage, take some ginger tea or ginger biscuits with you to banish nausea. It can also help to lay in a place where you can see the horizon and get air often.
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Features

  • 39 cabins
  • Dining room and bar
  • Lounge
  • Library
  • Presentation room
  • Gift shop
  • Fitness room
  • Medical room
  • Insulated inner jacket - yours to keep
  • Loan of expedition jacket during voyage
  • Loan of rubber boots during voyage
  • Fleet of Zodiacs
  • Optional activities such as kayaking
  • Registered Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)

Cabins & suites

Single travellers
Quad, triple or twin share cabins are available (on a same gender basis), as well as a limited number of dedicated sole occupancy single cabins.

  • Quad

    Two lower single berths and two upper singles berths (bunk beds),

    Deck 3
    Picture window
    Private bathroom

  • Triple

    Two lower single berths and one single upper berth (bunk beds)

    Deck 3
    Picture window
    Private bathroom

  • Classic Twin

    One lower single berth and one upper single berth (bunk beds)

    Deck 3
    Picture window
    Private bathroom

  • Explorer Twin

    Two lower single berths

    Deck 3 and 4
    Window
    Private bathroom

  • Explorer Double

    One double bed

    Deck 3
    Window
    Private bathroom

  • Comfort Twin

    Two lower single berths

    Deck 3
    Window
    Private bathroom

  • Single

    One single berth

    Deck 3
    Window
    Private bathroom
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Responsible travel

This ship is operated by Intrepid, a company dedicated to giving back and offering travel that respects local people and places.

In 2018, Intrepid became a certified B Corporation, making a legal commitment to balance purpose with profit. To achieve and maintain this certification, they must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Continuous improvement is at the heart of being a B Corp, and Intrepid strives to drive positive change through their not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation.

Citizen Science

Get involved and give back by participating in various Citizen Science projects, both on and off the vessel. Make a difference by helping various scientific organisations through participating in ongoing investigations devoted to research in remote places like the Polar regions. The Citizen Science Program is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of your expedition, ensuring you leave Antarctica with a profound understanding and appreciation of this polar wilderness. 

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Optional experiences 

The following are offered at extra cost, but availability varies according to voyage and departure date

  • Kayaking Taster Session Polar

    Antarctica

    Explore the polar region on a sit-on-top kayak.

    Price on request

    Variable

    Jan-Mar & Oct-Dec

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