OCEAN NOVA - QUARK EXPEDITIONS

Ocean Nova

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.

Ship Specifications
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.

Services
Deck Plan
Brochure
Reservation
OCEAN NOVA - QUARK EXPEDITIONS– maximum 68 passengers - Rates in american dollars (USD) per person - Language: English
Itinerary Departure Arrival Nights Triple Single Twin Camping
Antarctic Explorer 12-nov-10 22-nov-10 10 5.490 10.990 7.790 195
Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands & South Georgia 22-nov-10 10-dec-10 18 9.890 19.990 13.990  
Antarctic Explorer 10-dec-10 20-dec-10 10 5.490 10.990 7.790 195
Antarctic Explorer 20-dec-10 20-dec-10 10 6.990 13.990 9.990 195
Antarctic Explorer 20-dec-10 09-jan-11 10 6.990 13.990 9.990 195
Crossing the Circle 09-jan-11 22-jan-11 13 9.190 18.290 12.990 195
Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands & South Georgia 22-jan-11 09-fev-11 18 12.690 25.290 17.990  
Crossing the Circle       09-fev-11 22-fev-11 13 9.190 18.290 12.990 195
Antarctic Explorer   22-fev-11 04-mar-11 10 6.190 12.390 8.590 195
^ with option for kayaking
~ with option for kayaking and camping
+ with option for kayaking, mountaineering and cross-country skiing		 Kakaying US $795 per person
Camping US $195 per person
Mountaineering US $550 per person
Cross-Country Skiing US $550
Rates include: One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia.
Rates do Not include:Fuel Surcharge.		  

Cabins:
Triple 2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities
Twin Lower Lower 2 lower berths, private facilities
Dedicated Single 1 lower berth, private facilities

Dedicated Single

Triple Cabin

Twin Cabin


Services:
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.
Dining room
Lounge

Deck Plan