Sail from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova on an extended Antarctic Peninsula expedition that crosses the Antarctic Circle, featuring expert lectures, Zodiac landings and remarkable wildlife encounters.
  • Sail the Beagle Channel toward the Drake Passage's open waters
  • Watch wandering albatross, petrels, and whales across the Drake Passage
  • Cruise by Zodiac through icy bays, landing near penguin colonies
  • Look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, fur and Weddell seals
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle and sail into near-endless summer daylight
  • Participate in Citizen Science, photographing whale flukes for Happy Whale
  • Learn from polar experts during daily lectures on wildlife and geology
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on extended days with additional landings
The Ocean Nova delivers a classic Antarctic expedition experience for just 80 guests. This nimble, sturdy ship’s compact size accesses remote coves, with cosy cabins featuring large windows and a Panoramic Lounge offering 200-degree vistas, plus insightful presentations from an expert Expedition Team and one of the best guide-to-guest ratios.