Polar Tours Logo 1200px full color svg
Ocean Nova Header

Ocean Nova Antarctica Cruises

A small and sturdy Antarctica cruise ship, a match made in heaven for adventurous travelers

A polar cruise on board the Ocean Nova

10 Reviews

Classic

What we love about the Ocean Nova

Air-Cruise Experts, completing over 200 fly and cruise departures.

Company founded in Punta Arenas, Chile. Antarctica is their neighbor.

Ocean Nova uses the Explorer's House as a private base in Punta Arenas for its passengers.

Uses a single flight to carry all guests on an expedition to and from Antarctica.

On every journey, the team includes at least 12 expert polar guides and their number one priority is ensuring you have an unforgettable experience.

Polartours
Ocean Nova Deck Plan
Polartours

The Ocean Nova is a sturdy but nimble expedition vessel, originally built in Denmark to sail through the ice-packed waters off Greenland. With its ice-strengthened hull, and after a full refit in 2006, she was converted to become the perfect Antarctic cruise ship. Since then, she has been upgraded and improved every year to maintain her excellent reputation.

For our air-cruises, Ocean Nova has capacity for only 67 passengers who will find themselves in comfortable outside cabins. The ship offers three categories of accommodation for Antarctic cruises: dedicated Single Cabins, Twin Cabins, and Triple Cabins. All cabins feature picture windows, a writing desk and chair, a substantial wardrobe, individually controlled heating, and a private bathroom with a shower.

In addition to a panoramic glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, Ocean Nova also has a spacious dining room, a bar, a well-stocked library, a small fitness gym, and an infirmary. The ship has a fleet of 7 Zodiac boats that are well suited for shore excursions and for wildlife watching and getting up close to towering icebergs and glaciers.

Dates & Prices of Ocean Nova

When would you like to travel?

Dates

Trip

Info

Status

Price

Could not find your preferred date?

Contact us

Amenities on board the Ocean Nova

bar

Bar

theater

Lecture Theater

lounge

Observation Lounge

doctor's suitcase

Medical Services

zodiac fleet

Zodiac Fleet

library

Library

flight

Private Flight to Antarctica

gym

Fitness Center

Ocean Nova's take on sustainable traveling

In addition to maintaining an unwavering commitment to the most rigorous international standards in all our operations, we develop our products in an environmentally responsible manner, ensuring carbon neutrality in all our activities through the reduction and offsetting of emissions. For example, the Ocean Nova achieves carbon emission reduction through energy efficiency and carbon offsetting initiatives. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art heat and water recycling system and has implemented strict biosecurity protocols for each of its sea voyages and air-cruises. Additionally, the Ocean Nova has minimized the use of plastic on board to the absolute minimum.

Cabin Categories on board the Ocean Nova

Ocean Nova Single Cabin
Single Cabin

Type:

Single

Max. occupancy:

1

More about this cabin

Ocean Nova triple Cabin
Triple Cabin

Type:

Triple

Max. occupancy:

3

More about this cabin

Ocean Nova Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin

Type:

Twins

Max. occupancy:

2

More about this cabin

More info about the Ocean Nova

Category
Classic
Type
Small Ship
Length
73 m
Crew members
46
Year built
1992
Gross tonnage
2183 gt
Class
Ice Class 1B
Cruising speed
12 knots
Draft
3.7
Capacity
72

Reviews of Ocean Nova

Jihyun Lee

Ocean Nova Antarctica Cruises

Classic

Wonderful experience I might have once in my life. It was our Honeymoon trip. To be actually at that time i was on the board, the weather was very bad so i got sea sick and I was provided quite limited activities. Despite the situation , the staff members was nice and foods was good. And anyway i arrived at Antarctica with little delay than i expected. It was unforgettable experience for us! Thanks😘

Katie Salvia

Ocean Nova Antarctica Cruises

Classic

Ocean Nova was great, I would 10/10 do it again. Hopefully one day I can return as a crew member. It had all the accommodations I could ask for. The food was great and there was always plenty of options. The coffee machine was my favorite amenity. It was also nice that it had a small gym. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)

John-UK

Ocean Nova Antarctica Cruises

Classic

The ship was very comfortable, food was excellent, with a variety of menus onboard, including a barbeque on deck. The crew and expedition staff were excellent and extremely knowledgeable. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)

Mark- Australia

Ocean Nova Antarctica Cruises

Classic

The Ocean Nova was excellent and the perfect size. The ship's crew were both first class. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)

Similar Ships

Image without description
Classic

Noorderlicht

The beautiful *Noorderlicht* was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany, as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence, she served as a light vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners bought the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly under the Holland Ship Register’s strict rules. *Noorderlicht* is now a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig that’s capable of sailing anywhere in the world and is, therefore, the perfect expedition vessel for exploring small islands. Her open decks provide excellent views all around, even when she’s under sail. Offering an intimate and exclusive experience, *Noorderlicht* provides accommodation for only 20 polar explorers in small but comfortable twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a storage locker, and a washbasin with hot and cold water. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located throughout the passenger deck. All cabins have a small hatch in the ceiling that varies in size, except cabin 6 which has a small, locked porthole in the ceiling but ventilation slots in the door. On occasion - and depending on the weather - the crew will open all hatches when passengers are ashore to allow fresh air ventilation of the whole lower deck. Her qualified captains have a great experience of the polar oceans. Together with the rest of the crew, they will do everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises, and your crew can and will change the itinerary to suit the conditions and give you the best possible chance to experience the most intense wildlife and nature experiences in the arctic and antarctic. A willingness to compromise on luxury facilities is a basic requirement on board a historic traditional sailing vessel - this is *true* exploration! *Noorderlicht*’s routes are designed to maximize your shore experiences. Weather, sea nd ice conditions permitting, you will have a land excursion every day. These will take between three and six hours and will be over untracked areas. You’ll have ample time to explore the unique wildlife, flora, geology, and human history of each area.

Polar Pioneer
Classic

Polar Pioneer

The well-known MV Polar Pioneer is a durable, capable veteran expedition ship (19 seasons strong) loved by guests and expedition leaders for its capability to explore remote polar regions with ease despite its small size. Its new Scandinavian owners have done an extensive refit upgrading it to today’s standards and is ready for the 2022 Arctic season. The Polar Pioneer benefits from holsting maximum 48 guests on an authentic expedition adventure free from the crowds of larger vessels. All guests can fit in the Zodiacs at once ensuring there is no waiting to go ashore and everyone can explore the surroundings at the same time. Originally an ice-strengthened research vessel, The MV Polar Pioneer was built in Finland in 1982 and navigates with an ice class 1A super. This is really convenient for the polar regions with heavy sea ice. The Polar Pioneer can transit open water crossings with ease and comfort due to the integrated dynamic water ballast system, which guarantees a great reduction of rolling in heavy seas. The game-changing stability system onboard works marvellously and makes the zodiac’s loading/unloading operations flow with ease. As a result, the Polar Pioneer is one of the most stable vessels currently in operations in the Polar regions. The Polar Pioneer has a large deck space with raised areas making it great for photography. It features a large guest saloon with a bar, and an onboard sauna to warm up in after a day in the cold. The ship is crewed by a team of experts with decades of experience navigating polar waters and is an ideal vessel for guests looking to go on a real expedition with an authentic polar vessel. There is accommodation for 48 guests across twins, triple cabins, and suites. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs that can accommodate all guests for shore landings and exploring.


2025 Polartours, a Ventura TRAVEL GmbH brand

All rights reserved

Polar Specialist

Your contact

Bruna

Polar Specialist