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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey on Ocean Nova

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey

Embark on a journey of discovery on this 11-day expedition designed for wildlife lovers. Set sail to where whales gather in their most significant numbers on the Antarctic Peninsula. While sailing on the ice-strengthened Ocean Nova and exploring by Zodiac daily, you can scan the icy waters for silhouettes of these marine mammals as they glide through ice floes. You’ll also spend your days searching for curious penguins, basking seals and lots of seabirds soaring above. As you enter the frozen wilderness of the White Continent, you’ll witness icebergs, thunderous calving glaciers, mountain ranges and ice-strewn waters – this is Antarctica!

Activities
  • Welcome Briefing
  • Daily Briefings and Recap
  • Onboard Lecture Program
  • Citizen Science Program
  • Daily Briefings and Recap
  • Onboard Lecture Program
  • Citizen Science Program
  • Guided walking Excursions
  • Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
  • Citizen Science Program
  • Onboard Lecture Program
  • Daily Briefings and Recap
Highlights
  • Witness the migration of humpback whales as these gentle giants journey to Antarctica to feast on krill.
  • Jump on Zodiacs for at least two excursions daily, where you can take in the epic scenery, make onshore explorations and look for wildlife.
  • Gain insight from onboard polar experts who will cover a range of fascinating topics during their daily lectures, from the diverse wildlife to the unique geology of the region.
  • Look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, fur and Weddell seals, albatrosses and more, all set against the backdrop of towering icebergs and glaciated mountains.
  • Take part in Citizen Science Projects and contribute to meaningful research by photographing whale flukes for Happy Whale, who help to track and identify individual whales across the oceans.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
About Ocean Nova
Ship Overview Ship Overview

Your expedition ship Ocean Nova: Designed to carry travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world, Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel carrying just 78 passengers on our Arctic Voyages.

Built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, she delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling, and with an ice-strengthened hull she is ideally suited for expedition travel in the Polar Regions. The Ocean Nova features comfortable outside cabins, all with private facilities, including dedicated twin and triple cabins. In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, there is a spacious dining room, a bar, a library and an infirmary. In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals, and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy a drink with a breathtaking view of the surrounding polar landscape. This is where our on-board specialists entertain and conduct lectures on flora, fauna and history.

Ocean Nova's triple cabins and some of the twin cabins on upper deck have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths. In your cabin you also find a desk with a chair and ample storage space for clothes and equipment.

There is a friendly and informal atmosphere on board. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for from the spacious observation decks. Traveling with this small expedition ship offers an entirely different experience and perspective than you can get on a larger and more conventional cruise ship. We welcome you on board.

Ship's Registry
Bahamas
Ship Length
73 m
Ship Beam
11 m
Cruising Speed
12
Gross Tonnage
2118
Passenger Capacity
78
Crew Size
38
Laundry Service
Number of Decks
4

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We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

Mar 09, 2026 through
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 7:00 PM
10 Nights from
$10,095.00 (USD)
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Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.
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Ship's registry: Bahamas
Feb 28, 2026 through
Mar 10, 2026
Feb 24, 2026 7:00 PM
10 Nights from
$11,225.00 (USD)
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Mar 18, 2026 through
Mar 28, 2026
Mar 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mar 10, 2026
Feb 24, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mar 09, 2026 through
Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026 through
Mar 28, 2026
Mar 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mar 10, 2027 through
Mar 20, 2027
Mar 6, 2027 7:00 PM
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Ushuaia, Argentina
2 Embark in Ushuaia, Argentina
3-4 At Sea, Drake Passage
5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
9-10 At Sea, Drake Passage
11 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina
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