The Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, and her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. The Ocean Nova's has capacity for 62 passengers accommodated in comfortable outside cabins, all with private facilities, including dedicated single, twin and triple cabins.
In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, a spacious dining room, a bar and library, she also has an infirmary and an exercise room. The ship has Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
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| Expedition Staff & Crew: 38 |
| Passengers: 62 |
| lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed, capacity of 90 |
| Length: 73.0 m |
| Breadth: 11.0 m |
| Draft: 3.7 m |
| Propulsion: Diesel Engines - 2,000-horsepower |
| Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A) |
| Cruising Speed: 12 Knots in open water |





















