Ship: Ocean Nova
Itinerary: Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the Peninsula
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Antarctic SunsetPhoto by: Paul Orenstein
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| Day 1 : | Ushuaia, Argentina |
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| Day 2 : | Embarkation Day |
| Days 3-4 : | Crossing the Drake Passage |
| Days 5-9 : | Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula |
| Days 10-12 : | Drake Passage to Ushuaia |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Triple | Twin | Single | ||
| 12 | Nov 11, 2010 | $5,490 | $7,790 | $10,990 |
| Camping Option: $195 per person. | ||||
| 12 | Feb 24, 2011 | $6,190 | $8,590 | $12,390 |
| Camping Option: $195 per person. | ||||
| Destinations : Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands |
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- GUARANTEED NO FUEL SURCHARGE FOR CRUISES FROM APR 2009- MAR 2010
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where we match you with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if we are unable to find a cabin mate for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Sea Kayaking Option: $795 per person for 2009/10
- Mountaineering Option: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Cross-Country Skiing: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Camping Option:$195 per person for the 2009/10 season. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula with options to camp, cross-country ski, climb mountains or kayak in Antarctic waters. Cross the Drake Passage, and explore the adventures of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, including cross-country skiing, mountaineering, camping, and more.
Day 1 : Ushuaia, Argentina
This expedition is perfect for first-time polar travelers, adventurers who want to push the envelope or time-constrained people. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.
Day 2 : Embarkation Day
After embarkation in the late afternoon, you will sail down the Beagle Channel. Keep watch on deck for seabirds, penguins and rainbows.
Days 3-4 : Crossing the Drake Passage
Prepare for rough water, but do not be disappointed if your crossing is smooth sailing. The Drake is always changing.
Days 5-9 : Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Many factors play a role in shaping the expedition’s progress. We attempt to leave the ship to explore in a range of activity levels at least twice a day. Perhaps, you’ll feel salt spray on your face as the Zodiac weaves in and around grounded icebergs in Pleneau Bay. You could scramble to the top of a craggy hill for an unforgettable view of an icy chasm near Port Lockroy. You could sit quietly on a pebbled beach and wait for a curious penguin chick to approach or plunge into the frigid Antarctic waters.
Days 10-12 : Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Activities during the return voyage depend on the conditions of the Drake. A smooth crossing is a busy crossing. You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia.
Ship Description: Ocean Nova
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Ocean Nova sailing the seas
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer travelers an even more comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore. Carrying up to 68 passengers and classified to operate in ice-filled waters, the 73-meter vessel is guided by Danish officers with deep experience in polar navigation. With outside cabins only (all with private facilities) and a spacious dining room, the Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.
The Ocean Nova offers unreserved seating, buffet-style breakfast with table service, table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu, and afternoon cakes. The lounge and bar are open all day with a wide selection of wines and spirits. The Ocean Nova also features a library with a collection of polar-themed books, exercise room, and a clinic with a licensed doctor.
Cabins and 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.
* Glass-enclosed 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 satellite.
* Clinic with licensed doctor.
* Exercise room.
* Dedicated single cabins.
* Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
Staff & Crew: 38
Passengers: 68
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
Registered: Bahamas
Triple2 lower berths and one upper berth with private facilities and window |
Twin2 lower berths with private facilities and window |
Single1 lower berth with private facilities and window |
