Due to sail in November 2021 the brand new ship, Sylvia Earle honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, 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 Sylvia’s long standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.
Crossing the notorious Drake Passage, these expeditions face some of the most intense conditions nature can throw at you. The Sylvia Earle is at the cutting edge of nautical technology: robust, powerful and up to the task. Drawing on centuries of collective experience to map out the Sylvia Earle it is 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, this ship offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.
Accommodating an average of 132 expeditioners per voyage within 70 cosy, comfortable cabins. 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. On board there are many Zodiacs, which you can board via four dedicated, sea-level launching platforms. These docks make boarding the Zodiacs as quick, efficient and safe as possible, minimising wait times and getting you closer to the action for longer.
Unsure if the Sylvia Earle ship is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how Travel Just 4U can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
Departures
- Oct 29, 2021Nov 18, 202121 days - 20 nightsFalklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South GeorgiaAUD $ 35,850per person
- Nov 17, 2021Nov 28, 202112 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,420per person
- Dec 17, 2021Jan 10, 202225 days - 24 nightsSouth Georgia, South Sandwich Islands & Antarctic Odyssey Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South GeorgiaAUD $ 45,420per person
- Jan 09, 2022Jan 20, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 21,130per person
- Jan 19, 2022Jan 29, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,420per person
- Jan 27, 2022Feb 07, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 22,990per person
- Feb 05, 2022Feb 16, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 22,700per person
- Feb 15, 2022Feb 26, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 21,270per person
- Feb 24, 2022Mar 08, 202215 days - 14 nightsAUD $ 23,130per person
- Mar 06, 2022Mar 15, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 16,990per person
- Mar 14, 2022Apr 05, 202223 days - 22 nightsAUD $ 36,130per person
- Nov 19, 2022Nov 30, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 16,660per person
- Nov 29, 2022Dec 10, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 17,660per person
- Dec 09, 2022Dec 20, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,040per person
- Dec 19, 2022Jan 08, 202319 days - 18 nightsAUD $ 34,400per person
- Jan 07, 2023Jan 19, 202315 days - 14 nightsAUD $ 21,580per person
- Jan 18, 2023Jan 28, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,420per person
- Jan 26, 2023Feb 06, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 23,480per person
- Feb 04, 2023Feb 15, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,800per person
- Feb 14, 2023Feb 24, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 19,420per person
- Mar 03, 2023Mar 14, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 18,660per person
- Mar 13, 2023Apr 04, 202323 days - 22 nightsAUD $ 33,510per person
Deck Plans
Cabins
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share
Deck 3 - 22.7m2 Aurora Stateroom Superior
Deck 7 - 19.9m2 Balcony Stateroom Category C
Deck 6 - 20.9m2 - 24.2m2 Balcony Stateroom Category B
Deck 4 & 6 - 23.9m2 - 24.2m2 Balcony Stateroom Category A
Deck 4 & 6 - 23.9m2 - 28.7m2 Balcony Stateroom Superior
Deck 4 & 6 - 29.2m2 - 35.2m2 Junior Suite
Deck 7 - 41.6m2 Captain’s Suite
Deck 4 - 43.1m2
Gallery
Sauna
Dining Room
Bar
Mudroom
Jacuzzis & Swimming Pool
Observation Lounge
Sun Deck
Wellness Centre
Lecture Lounge
Science Centre
Activities
Activities
Inclusions
Included
- Arrival transfer from airport to hotel on Day 1
- One night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia on Day 1
- City tour in Ushuaia on Day 2 (lunch not included)
- Luggage transfer from your hotel in Ushuaia to ship on Day 2
- Flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island for Fly and cruise itineraries
- Disembark transfer from Ship to either hotel or port
- 1 night post voyage accommodation
- On-board accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises with an expedition team-to-passenger ratio of at least 1:8,
- Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
- Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or increase/decrease the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.”
Not Included
- International or domestic flights, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, additional medical expenses such as medication, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
- Personal travel insurance
*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates.