Journey Canada has introduced it will likely be introducing two new-to-them vessels for the 2026 season and can function within the “world’s least visited and most wonderful locations” together with the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and the isles of the north Atlantic. The brand new vessels, Exploris One and Ocean Nova, have a capability of 144 and 78 visitors respectively. Journey Canada programming, service, and expertise will proceed to function expedition groups together with scientists, historians, cultural stewards, artists and musicians.
“We’re thrilled to be working on Exploris One and Ocean Nova for the 2026 season and past,” says Cedar Swan, CEO of Journey Canada. “These ships set the muse for journey completely with the services and functionality to function in difficult Arctic situations safely whereas facilitating significant, academic, and fun-filled packages in essentially the most lovely and transferring locations on the planet. The brand new vessels will improve the consolation of our visitors with enhanced shipboard services and permit us to proceed with our immersive shore-side experiences as nicely. They really supply us the perfect of each worlds, and we couldn’t be extra excited to welcome our visitors to those vessels in 2026.”
Working on each vessels will enable Journey Canada to supply extra journeys in 2026 and past. Key concerns in deciding on each vessels included evaluation of their carbon footprint and environmental impression, confirmed observe document of security and expertise working in ice and Arctic situations, and visitor consolation and capability.
Exploris One
Exploris One, a vessel with capability for 144 visitors and operated by Silversea Cruises till 2023, was purpose-built for expedition journey in 1989, making it well-suited for polar environments and comfy exploration. Exploris One has been refurbished not too long ago – the newest in 2018 and 2023 – the ship has 72 staterooms and suites, many with balconies, two eating places, a completely outfitted health space, out of doors sizzling tubs, sauna, steam room, and therapeutic massage services. As well as, the vessel presents frequent areas for studying, taking part in shows, performances, and attending day by day briefings in three lounges. Exploris One is outfitted with a fleet of Mark V zodiacs to get visitors from ship to shore shortly and effectively. New for 2026, Journey Canada is proud to have the ability to embrace WIFI entry and normal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on all journeys on Exploris One. Journey Canada will work in partnership with expedition journey firm and ship proprietor Exploris to function Exploris One.
“We’re completely delighted with this strategic partnership with Journey Canada,” says President of Exploris and co-founder of PONANT, Philippe Videau. “This collaboration represents an incredible alternative to mix our experience and shared imaginative and prescient to offer unforgettable experiences for all passengers. Journey Canada shares our core values, together with accountable exploration, genuine discovery of locations, and respect for native cultures.”
In 2026 Journey Canada will supply the next expeditions aboard Exploris One: Spirit of Scotland (previously Scotland Slowly), Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga, Iceland Circumnavigation, Iceland to Greenland: Within the Wake of Vikings, Into the Northwest Passage, Out of the Northwest Passage, and Greenland and Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Journey.
Ocean Nova
Objective inbuilt 1992 for Greenland’s icy waters, Ocean Nova was designed for expedition journey. Constructed for effectivity, perform, and an intimate expertise, the ship has 45 visitor cabins, a restaurant, absolutely outfitted gymnasium, library, and panoramic statement lounge. One of many vessel’s highlights is its open decks. With a shallow draft and quick access with a fleet of eight zodiacs, visitors will spend extra time exploring and fewer time ferrying from ship to shore. Journey Canada will work along with Nova Logistics to function Ocean Nova.
“Nova Logistics is thrilled to return the Ocean Nova to the Journey Canada household,” says Richard Del Valle, President of Arctic Delivery at Nova Logistics. “Journey Canada’s legacy of true expedition cruising is an ideal match to Ocean Nova’s strong capabilities, the ability of her extremely skilled onboard crew, and her small environmental footprint. We’re wanting ahead to many new and thrilling adventures collectively.”
In 2026 Journey Canada will supply the next expeditions aboard Ocean Nova: Scotland and Faroe Islands: Isles of Marvel, Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga, Iceland to Greenland: Within the Wake of Vikings, Coronary heart of the Arctic, Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Solar, Greenland and Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Journey, and Newfoundland Circumnavigation
About Journey Canada – Journey Canada is a family-owned journey journey operator specializing in expedition-style cruising to the world’s least visited and most wonderful locations — the Canadian Arctic, the fjords of Greenland, the isles of the north Atlantic, and past. Setting sail aboard an ice-strengthened vessel with a crew of skilled scientists, historians, cultural stewards, artists, and musicians, Journey Canada engages and entertains, offering an on-the-ground expertise that locations travellers up shut with native communities and tradition.
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Cowl photograph Exploris One
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