Ice Class:: Ice 1B, E0 (Hull Ice 1A)
Cabins: 37
SINGLE CABIN - 8 sq. m (87 ft2) Exterior location, picture window Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system One lower single berth and one upper single berth Wardrobe & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 For solo use only
EXPLORER TWIN CABIN - 10 sq. m (106 ft2) Exterior location, picture window Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system Two lower single berths and two upper single berths Wardrobe & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 and Bridge Deck 4 Solo customers will be matched up with another solo customer of the same gender or you can pay a single supplement and have the cabin to yourself.
EXPLORER DOUBLE CABIN - 10 sq. m (106 ft2) Exterior location, picture window (unobstructed views) Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system 1 lower double bed and two upper single berths Wardrobe & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 Solo customers must pay a single supplement to book this cabin. You will then have this cabin to yourself.
COMFORT TWIN CABIN - 14 sq. m (150 ft2) Exterior location, picture window (unobstructed views) Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system Two lower single berths and two upper single berths Two Wardrobes & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 Solo customers must pay a single supplement to book this cabin. You will then have this cabin to yourself.
TRIPLE CABIN - 14 sq. m (150 ft2) Exterior location, picture window (unobstructed views) Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system Two lower single berths and two upper single berths Two Wardrobes & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 Solo customers will be matched up with other solo customers of the same gender in this triple cabin. Please note this may mean sleeping in an upper berth bunk bed.
CLASSIC TWIN CABIN - 8 sq. m (87 ft2) Exterior location, picture window Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system One lower single berth and one upper single berth Wardrobe & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 Solo customers must pay a single supplement to book this cabin. You will then have this cabin to yourself
QUAD CABIN - 14 sq. m (150 ft2) Exterior location, picture window Writing desk with chair Private bathroom with shower Individually controlled heating system Two lower single berths and two upper single berths Two Wardrobes & additional under bed storage for suitcases Located on Upper Deck 3 This quad cabin is available for groups of 4 customers travelling together. It is not available for solo customers.
Ocean Nova
The ice-strengthened 73 metre long expedition ship Ocean Nova was built in Denmark in 1992 with high ice class to serve Greenland’s west coast. In 2004 to 2005 she was completely refurbished and has now a career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. The Ocean Nova can accommodate 86 passengers (but is often limited to 65 - 80 for some cruises) in single, double and triple cabins, all with sea-view and private facilities. The double cabins have either twin beds. The triple cabins have upper and lower beds. In your cabin you will also find a desk with chair and ample storage space for clothes and equipment.
In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy a drink with a breathtaking view of the surrounding polar landscape. This is where on board specialists entertain and educate you with lectures on polar biology, history, geology and conservation. There is also a library with panoramic views and a good selection of polar books. On board there is a satellite phone, gym and medical doctor. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for from the spacious observation decks. The ship has North European officers and there is a friendly and informal atmosphere on board. Travelling with this small expedition ship offers an entirely different experience and perspective than you can get on a larger and more conventional cruise ship.
Cabins are spread over two decks and include cabins for the single traveller, double and triple cabins, all with sea-view and private facilities. The comfortable dining room located on the Upper deck seats all passengers in a single sitting and offers delicious meals with a mixture of table service and buffet. The informal dining arrangement adds to the friendly atmosphere onboard and meals are a great chance to discuss all you have seen with your fellow travellers, and for the expedition team to share their knowledge.
With one of the highest ice classes (1B) and a 2000 hp diesel engine, Ocean Nova is a small but sturdy expedition vessel just as at home in the icy waters of Svalbard as she is in a tranquil Scottish loch. The ship has a crew of 34, including North European officers, whose prime concern is your safety as well as ensuring wildlife sightings and weather conditions are maximised. For your safety there are two fully enclosed lifeboats and a medical clinic onboard.
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Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
