73 Terra Nova has updated public spaces across St Helena in a recent refit seasickness by presenting stabilised imagery of the horizon. “There’s something special about giving a ship with history and character a renewed sense of purpose,” says Carter. “St Helena embodies what Terra Nova is all about – going further with less, and doing it with meaning.” Passenger capacity is a key element of Terra Nova’s model. St Helena will carry 98 guests maximum on any Antarctic voyage. This ensures maximum time ashore in line with Antarctic guidelines. While on landings, guests will have access to a range of activities that are standard across the expedition cruise sector and included in the price. These include kayaking, snowshoeing, Zodiac boat excursions and hiking. On certain departures, camping will be offered for up to 30 participants. Terra Nova is also introducing what it describes as a global first: day sailing in Antarctic waters. During these excursions, passengers will be able to join a second, smaller vessel for sailing experiences in groups of no more than six. Alongside the focus on passenger experience, environmental considerations have been a central part of Terra Nova’s positioning throughout its development. All voyages will be carbon-offset and each itinerary will incorporate citizen science projects in the ship’s new dedicated science lab and operational space, providing opportunities for data collection in cooperation with scientific partners. “With all the buzz about sustainable shipping, repurposing an older vessel is up to ten times more efficient than a newbuild in terms of carbon footprint,” says Carter. “The ship’s journey of reinvention continues under Terra Nova’s stewardship, including the addition of a dedicated science lab and operational space for real-time research in the Southern Ocean.” The laboratory space will be made available to academic institutions that partner with Terra Nova, and the cruise line will offer berths for early-career researchers during many of its polar voyages. Carter presents this as part of its broader mission to provide an accessible and sustainable journey of discovery. “This isn’t just a passenger voyage – it’s a platform for knowledge, discovery and impact,” says Carter. “And we’re only just getting started.” “ There’s something special about giving a ship with history and character a renewed sense of purpose”
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