Antarctic Explorer – Sylvia Earle, Feb 2025

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Trip Summary

Dates: 

Feb 20, 2025 -
Mar 3, 2025

Duration: 

12 Days

Ship:

Sylvia Earle
Adventure
options:
Kayaking Paddleboarding Snorkelling
Sail from Ushuaia & Fly to Punta Arenas
Starting at: $ 17,199.00
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share
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Aurora Stateroom Triple Share

15 - 23 sqm portholes cabin.

$17.195
Aurora Stateroom Superior
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Aurora Stateroom Superior

20 - 22 sqm. (King or twin beds)

$18.695
Balcony Stateroom Category C
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Balcony Stateroom Category C

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 6. Private balcony.

$19.195
Balcony Stateroom Category B
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Balcony Stateroom Category B

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 4-6. Private balcony.

$20.195
Balcony Stateroom Category A
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Balcony Stateroom Category A

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 4-6. Private balcony.

$21.695
Balcony Stateroom Superior
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Balcony Stateroom Superior

36 sqm. Located on Deck 7. Private balcony and lounge.

$23.695
Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

44.4 sqm. Located on Deck 7. Private balcony and lounge.

$29.795
Captain's Suite
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Captain's Suite

46.3 sqm. Located on Deck 4. Private balcony and lounge.

$35.295
About the Cruise South, Fly North Antarctica Peninsula itinerary

Get the full Antarctic experience with one Drake Passage crossing, but save a day and fly the other way. Take advantage of the most direct way to Antarctica with a short three-hour flight that takes you to the white continent where you will enjoy everything the Antarctic has to offer. Immense penguin rookeries and icy landscapes await your arrival. Get the best of both Ushuaia, Argentina and Punta Arenas, Chile. If you would rather fly over the Drake both ways from Punta Arenas, Chile, check out the Classic Air Cruise itinerary.

In Brief:

  • The speed and convenience of a flight to Antarctica
  • The excitement of one Drake Passage crossing
  • In-depth Antarctic Peninsula exploration
  • On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists.
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After enjoying the World’s Southernmost city during the day, embark in the afternoon and set sail south.

Take part in Expedition team lectures and wildlife viewing on the outer decks as you reflect on your unforgettable experience on the Antarctic peninsula. On the final night, enjoy a farewell dinner with the Captain, staff and fellow travelers.

Take a deep breath – you have arrived. This is Antarctica. The waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula are home to deep bays, pristine coves and inlets and numerous small islands. The Gerlache coastline features heavily glaciated mountains permanently covered in ice and snow. Rocky outcrops are home to gentoo, adelie and chinstrap penguin rookeries and the waters are rich in marine life. We frequently encounter seals, including the powerful leopard seal, usually found hauled out on an ice floe. Curious humpback whales and the smaller minke whales are present much of the time as they feed on the vast schools of krill. Sightings of orca are not uncommon. Our activity program is in full swing and we encourage all guests to choose how their adventure unfolds. Every day we plan an exciting range of activities, including guided hikes on shore, visits to wildlife colonies with our expert naturalist guides, as well as Zodiac cruising.

No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, or many other magnificent places.

Your Antarctic adventure ends with a three-hour flight to Punta Arenas, Chile. Arrive to this small city and take the group transfer to your hotel.

Welcome aboard the Sylvia Earle

Due to sail soon, this new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer,  Dr. Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 – this vessel pays tribute to Dr. Earle’s long-standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Dr. Sylvia Earle will be involved in the development of her namesake.

They drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Sylvia Earle: purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Sylvia Earle offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.

Accommodating an average of 130-140 expeditioners per voyage, every cabin on the Sylvia Earle has an ocean view and nearly all have balconies. The ship also features a modern lecture lounge, multiple observation areas, Zodiac launching platforms, a restaurant serving excellent meals, a gym and wellness centre, jacuzzis, a mudroom and many other amenities.

Technical Specs

Cabins & Amenities

The Sylvia Earle offers eighty comfortable staterooms ranging from porthole to balcony categories, all with en suite bathrooms and plenty of storage space. All staterooms feature twin or king bedding configuration.

Aurora Stateroom Triple Share (15 – 23 sqm): Located on Deck 3. Porthole, en suite
Can be converted to a Triple Stateroom

Aurora Stateroom Superior (20 – 22 sqm): Located on Deck 7
King or twin beds, en suite

Balcony Stateroom Category C (21 – 31 sqm):Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite

Balcony Stateroom Category B (21 – 31 sqm): Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite.

Balcony Stateroom Category A (21 – 31 sqm):Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite.

Balcony Stateroom Superior (36 sqm): Located on Deck 7.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms

Junior Suite (44.4 sqm): Located on Deck 7.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– 1 free pair of binoculars per suite
– 1-hour spa treatment per person (valid on 1-hour massage or facial treatment only)
– Free stocked mini bar (stocked once only)
– Gratuities/tips for crew included – to the value of AUD$15 per person per day
– 1 free bottle of champagne per suite

Captain’s Suite (46.3 sqm): Located on Deck 4.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– 1 free pair of binoculars per suite
– 1-hour spa treatment per person (valid on 1-hour massage or facial treatment only)
– Free stocked mini bar (stocked once only)
– Gratuities/tips for crew included – to the value of AUD$15 per person per day
– 1 free bottle of champagne per suite

 

Ship Facilities:

  • State of the Art Lecture Facilities
  • Science Centre & Lounge
  • Library
  • Mudroom
  • Swimming Pool & Sun Deck
  • Sauna, Spa & Gym
  • Dining
  • Bars & Lounges

 

  • Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries
  • All Antarctic voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation and arrival airport transfer (on selected preferred flights)
  • Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate in all cabin categories
  • Please note that emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory for all passengers joining an expedition to Antarctica.
  • Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.

Optional Adventure Activities:

  • Kayaking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski/ Snowboard Touring
  • Alpine hiking/climbing
  • Polar Diving
  • Stand-up paddleboarding
  • Shackleton Crossing in South Georgia
  • Camping  (Free of Charge)
  • Photography (Free of Charge)

Ask us about pricing for your preferred adventure option!

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