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Ship category
Classic
Ship type
Small Ships
Capacity
72 Passengers
Journey from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard Ocean Nova on a fifteen-day expedition through Inuit Nunangat. Cross the Arctic Circle from Kangerlussuaq, explore Greenlandic fjords and Nuuk, spend four days hiking and Zodiac cruising in Inuit-managed Torngat Mountains National Park, then continue through Hebron, Nain, the Labrador coast and L’Anse aux Meadows before arriving in St. John’s.
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Ocean Nova is the ship we put on the shortlist for travellers who want expedition life to feel close to the water, social and unvarnished. Built in Denmark in 1992 for Greenland's ice, this compact 73-metre vessel has spent decades in polar service. She is not a new-generation luxury ship—and that is part of her appeal. Choose her if you care more about an agile daily rhythm, easy access to outside decks and a small group than private balconies or a spa.
Most guests naturally gravitate to the glass-enclosed panorama lounge. Its broad forward view and adjoining deck make it easy to move from a … Read more about Ocean Nova
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Fitness Center
Bar
Lecture Theater
Zodiac Fleet
Observation Lounge
Private Flight to Antarctica
Medical Services
Library
-5% for children ≤ 10
Meals are served in one open-seating dining room, which suits Ocean Nova's sociable small-ship character: expedition staff and travellers can share the same tables and the day's stories. Current ship material describes buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, followed by globally inspired à la carte dinners with fish and vegetarian choices; freshly made desserts are a recurring favourite in recent guest feedback. Meal times flex around landings and wildlife opportunities, so the expedition day takes priority over a rigid restaurant schedule. Exact menus vary by charter, and dietary requirements should always be shared in advance.
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When booking online, you can choose the option to "Upgrade to single occupancy". This will guarantee you the whole cabin to yourself, for an additional fee. If you don't select this option, then another traveler of the same sex might be placed into the same cabin with you. Exceptions may apply.
Arrival transfer from airport to ship (Day 1), provided for guests arriving on our selected arrival flight to Greenland and Svalbard, please enquire for details
EXTRA $650/PP MANDATORY CHARTER FLIGHT IS ADDED TO EVERY INVOICE
Mandatory one-way transfer package: includes flight Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen and group transfer from ship to Kangerlussuaq airport
500MB Complimentary WiFi for use on your personal device
English-speaking Expedition
Guided walks with the Expedition Team
Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
Information briefings and lectures by the Expedition Team
Cultural activities in Greenland
Full board on the ship
Dinner drink package
Free coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks on the ship
Welcome and farewell cocktails
Taxes, tariffs, and landing fees
Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list, and more
Your trip helps protect 36 hectares of rainforest in Ecuador through Forest Guardians
Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Single room supplement and cabin upgrades
Meals not on board the ship
Optional return transfer package. Additional cost. Must be pre-booked. Detailed information available approx. 11 months prior to departure. Please enquire for details.
Beverages (other than coffee and tea and dinner-drink package)
Voluntary gratuity for the crew and Expedition Team (we recommend USD 20 per person per day)
Personal expenses
Transfer from the ship on day 12
Travel, cancellation, and senior insurance
Anything not mentioned under ’Inclusions’
After completing your booking, you will receive an invoice from your travel specialist by email. A deposit of 30% of the trip price is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made through bank transfer or by credit card through a secure payment link.
Full payment is expected 30 days before your trip. Payment can be made in installments.
This trip generates 4.22 t CO₂e. Polartours regularly measures and monitors the carbon footprint of its journeys and actively reduces emissions through sustainable travel design: no unnecessary flights, fewer feeder flights, integration of rail and public transport, and promoting longer stays for a more balanced relationship between travel distance and impact.
From 2018 to 2024, we supported carbon reduction projects equivalent to the emissions generated. Recognizing the limits of traditional offsetting, we now focus on active environmental protection through our own rainforest project, Forest Guardians.
More information on our climate and environmental responsibility: https://www.venturatravel.org/impact
All cruises in the polar regions operate to itineraries that are more-or-less fixed. We say "more or less", because wildlife (breeding, seasonality) and weather always play an important role in routing. Most cruises will offer a range of land-based and water-based activities that you will enjoy at various points in your cruise, including:
All boats carry English speaking, scientifically trained guides. They will lead you on your excursions, allowing you to learn as much as possible about the unique wildlife and habitats of the Polar Regions.
Choosing the right ship for a cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic seems difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Our fleet is over 30 vessels, we are sure that there is the perfect one for you. Please, follow these simple steps, and you will be able to find your ideal ship:
In addition: We work with responsible partners who provide a great experience for their passengers. All of our providers are committed to sustainability and to preserving the beauty of the polar regions. You don’t need to worry about the impact of your cruise, because we’ve already taken care of it.
We love to help people find their dream vacation to the Arctic and Antarctic. Whether you give us a call, contact us via email, or use our website inquiry form, one of our Polar travel experts will be more than happy to answer any questions, recommend ships and itineraries, and walk you through the whole process!
Step 1: Find your perfect trip. If you have already started looking for Polar Cruises, you will have quickly noticed that the sheer amount of options can be quite overwhelming. To help you navigate the countless departures and itineraries that our fleet offers, we have put together a great filter page for Antarctic and Arctic Expedition Cruises. Use this page to filter all trips by price, date, ship category, and even destinations you wish to visit. We update all dates, prices, and availabilities daily, and are proud to host what is doubtlessly the world's most complete collection of information.
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Step 5: Final payment. In your initial invoice, we will define a final payment date by when you need to pay us the remaining amount of your trip. Once we have received your final payment we'll send you your cruise documents and voucher. As your trip approaches, we make sure to pass along all necessary information, so you feel super prepared and stress-free.
*For last-minute bookings, we might not be able to hold your spaces for so long. We will also require the full payment of your cruise upon booking.
An expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic is a big deal! Most people plan for this type of trip at least 8 months in advance. This means the earlier you book, the better chance you'll have to reserve your prefered cabins. Early bird discounts are also popular and a great way to get 10-30% off your cruise.
Most expedition cruises offer optional activities like camping and kayaking, but the spaces are limited. A cruise with 120 passengers can have only 10-15 spaces for kayaking. These are reserved on a first come first served basis. The earlier you book, the higher your chance of grabbing a spot.
Even though last minute deals do occur, keep in mind that the airline prices will be much higher if you purchase them last minute. You may save a few hundred on your cruise, but you may end up paying the most for airfare.
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Hike and Zodiac among the fjords and tundra of Torngat Mountains National Park
Travel through Inuit Nunangat with local hosts and cultural encounters
Explore Greenlandic fjords, Nuuk, Hebron, Nain and the Labrador coast
Step ashore at L’Anse aux Meadows and sail into St. John’s
Best Price Guarantee: Find a better price elsewhere, and we’ll match it.
Polar Expedition Specialists: We focus exclusively on polar voyages, with advice rooted in real, firsthand expertise.
Travel that gives back: Every booking directly funds our mission to protect and restore global rainforests.
Keep in mind this is an expedition cruise, so your itinerary will depend greatly on the weather, amount of ice and wildlife breeding behavior.
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Snæfellsjökull National Park
Magic Ice Bar
Arrival at Reykjavik
Gullfoss Waterfall
Reykjavik city
Thingvellir National Park
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Geysir and geothermal bakery
Skógafoss Waterfall
Reykjadalur Hot Spring Valley
Begin in Kangerlussuaq, where Ocean Nova sails out through the long fjord toward the Davis Strait. Cross the Arctic Circle and keep watch on deck for whales, seabirds and, under the right conditions, the northern lights.
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Discover Nuuk, Greenland’s colourful capital, where Inuit culture, contemporary life and Norse history meet. The National Museum, local art and the city’s harbour offer different ways to understand the country before the voyage turns toward Labrador.
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Cross the Davis Strait towards Labrador with time for talks, cultural presentations and wildlife watching. Inuit hosts and the expedition team add context to the sea route, while whales and seabirds may appear alongside the ship.
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Begin several days in Torngat Mountains National Park, an Inuit-managed homeland of soaring peaks, deep fjords and treeless tundra. Hike, Zodiac cruise and look for Arctic wildlife as local knowledge guides the experience.
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Continue exploring the Torngat Mountains, whose name comes from the Inuttut word for place of spirits. The expedition team follows the weather and sea conditions to find the strongest opportunities for walks, archaeological sites and wildlife.
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Tasiilaq & Kulusak
Kangilinnguit
Narsarsuaq & Qaqortoq
Narsarmijit & Tasermiut Fjord
Prince Christian Sound
Skjoldungen
Sermiligaaq
Uunartoq
Nuuk
Qassimiut
Spend another day in the Torngat region, travelling through Inuit Nunangat with hosts who share stories, traditions and a deep connection to the land. The landscape is immense, but the experience is grounded in people and place.
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Tasiilaq & Kulusak
Narsarmijit & Tasermiut Fjord
Narsarsuaq & Qaqortoq
Skjoldungen
Sermiligaaq
Uunartoq
Nuuk
Qassimiut
Kangilinnguit
Make the most of the final day among the Torngat fjords. A Zodiac cruise beneath rugged peaks, a tundra walk or a quiet wildlife encounter may become the defining memory of this extraordinary part of Labrador.
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Visit Hebron, a former Moravian mission and an important Inuit cultural site. Hear about the community’s history and the enduring relationship between Nunatsiavut people, the land and the sea.
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Reach Nain, the northernmost community in Newfoundland and Labrador. Meet local people when arrangements allow, learn about contemporary Nunatsiavut life and experience a community shaped by the Arctic coast.
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Thule & Qannaq
Kangerlussuaq
Qeqertarsuaq
Cape Alexander
Etah
Kennedy Channel
Uummannaq
Sisimiut
Ilulissat & Disko Bay
Karrat Fjord and Upernavik
Eqi Glacier
Hans Island
Sissiut and Itilleq
Cape York
Follow the Labrador coast south, where exposed headlands, sheltered coves and rich coastal waters create a constantly changing expedition landscape. Keep watch for whales, seabirds and other wildlife from the ship or Zodiac.
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Continue along the Labrador coast with another flexible expedition day. Local conditions may open the way to a landing, a Zodiac cruise or time with community guides, while the team adapts the plan to weather and sea state.
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Step ashore at L’Anse aux Meadows, the only authenticated Norse settlement in North America. The reconstructed turf buildings and windswept coastline bring the meeting of Indigenous and Norse histories vividly to life.
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Sail along Newfoundland’s northeast coast, watching for seabirds and whales while the expedition team brings the region’s fishing, settlement and maritime history into focus. The route’s final coastal hours are shaped by local conditions.
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Sail into St. John’s and through the Narrows, with Signal Hill and the colourful harbour opening the final chapter. After breakfast, disembark Ocean Nova and leave with Greenland, Labrador and Newfoundland woven into one remarkable journey.