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
Capacity: 132
Staff: 15-18
Crew: 47-56
Cabins: 71
Decks: 8
Length: 104.4m
Breadth: 18.2 m
Draught: 5.3m
Cruising Speed: 10-12 Knots
Full Speed: 15.5 Knots
Gross tonnage: 7400
Registry: Bahamas
Active Stabilizers
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!