Introduction
Tour Dates
Antarctic Explorer
Explorers' Quest via the Falklands & South Georgia
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
Ocean Nova
(68 Passengers)Reduced Passengers!
Starting in the 2008-2009 Antarctic Season, the Ocean Nova reduced its passenger numbers to 68 to make the ship more suitable for Adventure Options such as kayaking, camping, climbing and skiing.
Chuck's Comments
"We have completely inspected and sailed on the Ocean Nova, and can attest to its suitability for Polar travel in Antarctica and the Arctic.
The ship is extremely quiet and with bow and stern thrusters, the ship is highly maneuverable. Her draft will allow her to go where other ships cannot, which is certainly a plus for polar explorations.
The Ocean Nova is, for all intent and purposes, a new ship with state-of-the-art safety features. The observation lounge is spectacular, with full view windows, the latest lecture and presentation equipment, and a complete bar. The aft library/lounge has wrap-around windows, comfortable chairs and a complete Polar library.
I like the Ocean Nova very much. It has lots of outside deck space and a great Zodiac platform for passengers. You cannot go to the bow, but there is a very nice viewing platform above the bridge, just outside the observation lounge, so everyone has easy forward outside access.
The cabins are similar and all have private facilities. Cabins on the Upper deck have nice-sized porthole windows, as do the Bridge Deck cabins. In addition, Bridge Deck cabins have a promenade outside the portholes. As with all modern vessels, the portholes/windows do not open."
History of the Ocean Nova
Built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, the Ocean Nova was designed to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.
Upgrades
The expedition ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer Expedition travelers an even more comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore.
Deep Experience in Polar Navigation
Carrying up to 68 passengers and classified to operate in ice-filled waters, the 73-meter vessel is guided by a highly-experienced crew with experience in polar navigation. The ship has outside cabins only (all with private facilities), a spacious dining room, and a comfortable library.
There is a magnificent top-deck observation lounge and presentation room, a library with large collection of polar-themed books, a clinic with a licensed doctor, and an exercise room. Ship-to-shore communications are available via Fleet 77 phone and mail/Internet.
Specifications
Passengers: 68
Length: 73.0 m
Breadth: 11.0 m
Draft: 3.7 m
GRT: 2,118 tons
Propulsion: diesel engines ^ 2,000 hp
Ice Class: Ice 1B, E0 (Hull Ice 1A)
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Cabins & 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
• 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 Fleet 77 phone, e-mail
• Clinic with licensed doctor
• Exercise room
Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Itineraries may be subject to change.
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Trips and Rates 2010-2011
Click on the tour dates in the left column to view a trip itinerary.
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Per Person USD
Rates 2010-2011 |
Triple |
Twin
(Lower Berths) |
Dedicated
Single |
Fuel
Charge |
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Nov 11 - Nov 22, 2010
Antarctic Explorer |
$5,490 | $7,790 | $10,990 | ||||||
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Nov 21 - Dec 10, 2010
Explorers' Quest via the Falklands & South Georgia |
$9,890 | $13,990 | $19,990 | ||||||
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Jan 08 - Jan 22, 2011
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition Sold out! |
$9,190 | $12,990 | $18,290 | ||||||
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Jan 24 - Feb 12, 2011
Explorers' Quest via the Falklands & South Georgia |
$12,690 | $17,990 | $25,290 | ||||||
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Feb 11 - Feb 25, 2011
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition |
$9,190 | $12,990 | $18,290 | ||||||
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Feb 24 - Mar 07, 2011
Antarctic Explorer |
$6,190 | $8,590 | $12,390 | ||||||
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All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas only, as outlined by the Expedition Leader at the Initial Briefing.
Rates include mandatory emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100,000 per person. Adventure options available: overnight camping $195 per person. Adventure Options are booked on a first come, first served basis, therefore it is highly likely that there will be no spaces available if you wait until aboard to book. |
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