Ultimate Antarctica

Overview

MV Ocean Nova

Our home for the duration of this trip will be the MV Ocean Nova. The MV Ocean Nova is a superb exploration vessel and is world famous for her modern design. She is a comfortable expedition vessel capable of carrying around 78 passengers, however for this departure we have chosen to limit the number of passengers to 69; this will make it less crowded on the landings and it will also allow us to bring more photo guides with us. Another advantage to limiting the numbers in this way is that we can offer more single cabins on the trips. The MV Ocean Nova is one of the very few genuinely smaller ships remaining in Antarctica and South Georgia - a huge advantage for photography groups..

Built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, the Ocean Nova’s ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. All cabins feature an outside window and private ensuite facilities, again not something that every Antarctic vessel can claim. In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, there is a spacious dining room where you will be served delicious meals and a full medical suite so that you can have complete peace of mind.

The ship has 8 Zodiac boats, with almost flat access (a very unique feature) that are well suited for excursions and wildlife watching, which is very important for photography and efficient landings. The ship was fully refurbished in 2006 and since then has benefitted from annual upgrades and improvements.

Deck Plans

The deck plan for the ship is shown here so that you can get an idea of the interior layout and where your preferred cabin will be. Externally the ship has excellent outside spaces for photography, which will be useful for landscapes and the seabirds that will inevitably follow our wake.

The M/V Ocean Nova offers three categories of accommodation: dedicated Single, Double and Twin Cabins. All cabins feature a picture window, a writing desk with a chair, a wardrobe, an individually controlled heating system, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Within each category you will find a Standard, Deluxe and Superior cabin type. The difference is purely space, usually more room between the beds and perhaps more storage. We are sharing the cabin allocations with WildPhoto so everyone has a fair and equal choice. If you are not travelling with a friend or partner then don’t worry we will room you with someone we feel you will get on with! So take a look at the configuration and then at the cabin list below.

The Cabins

Shown below are all the cabins for the ship. The prices for the singles and the doubles are shown as a per cabin cost, whilst the twins are quoted as a price per berth.

We have shown an image of each of the cabins below, as there are small differences in the layout, size and therefore, price. For your convenience the button below each cabin links directly to a booking email to Steve at Wildlife & Wilderness for that cabin, so we suggest that you read the Booking Information tab before you do this so you know everything there is to know!