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Camping 
Kayaking 
Photography 
Snowshoeing
Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by Expedition Team and ships’ officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the mountainous scenery on our early evening sail down the Beagle Channel past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail south are the Albatrosses, Prions, and Petrels that frequently follow the ship. The Expedition Team will be out on deck as well, looking for the Whales and Dolphins that may also be seen in the area. The team will begin presentations with informative and entertaining lectures on the wildlife, history, and geology of Antarctica. Helpful briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety will also be held.
Arrival to the White Continent, the land of extremes! The most common first reaction to the white continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is hard to put into words, as few places are as untouched, unique and enduring as Antarctica. The Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. The route will stress the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas. Guided hikes with the Expedition Team will have you trekking up a glacier, visiting a research station, or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adélie penguins are found here, along with Fur, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard Seals. Curious whales, such as Minkes and Humpbacks, are often attracted to Zodiacs as well, giving you a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals. Each day and each landing will present a new collection of creatures to entertain you and keep your camera shutter busy.
The trip may include picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel. A visit may be possible to an active scientific base such as Ukraine’s Vernadsky as well as an historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.
The lecture series and wildlife spotting will continue on the return trip to Ushuaia and while the team will reflect on beautiful Antarctica and its fragile future.
Morning disembarkation allows you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
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.
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
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