Sylvia Earle

Aurora Expedition Ship
From
$10,046USD
p.p. in a Shared Cabin, Excludes Flights
Size Small (138 Guests)
Stars 5* Luxury
Zodiacs & Embarkation 15 Boats | 4 Points
Expeditions Rating Excellent
Activities Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Polar Plunge, Scuba Diving, Snowshoes, Stand Up Paddle, Citizen Science
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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.

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 wellness centre, jacuzzis, a mudroom and many other amenities. In between landings, enjoy our heated saltwater open air swimming pool or our jacuzzis and watch the world go by, and experience our gym, sauna or enjoy a massage in the Wellness Centre.r.

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 North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.

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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. 

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