Triple with private facilities
- Location: Deck 3
- Beds: 3 single beds or 1 single bed and 1 king-size bed
- External view: Porthole
- Facilities: Private bathing facilities, Shower, TV
The state-of-the-art Sylvia Earle is a bespoke, polar exploration vessel, designed to help raise awareness of critical conservation issues, whilst also highlighting the important work of pioneering female conservationists.
Sylvia Earle is named after one of the world’s foremost marine biologists and oceanographers. Designed with responsible travel at the forefront, she has been certified 100% carbon-neutral and boasts several key technological features such as virtual anchoring, ensuring minimal damage to the sea floor, plus a streamlined bow, which helps to reduce fuel consumption. Her inaugural Antarctic voyage in November 2022 heralded a new age of polar exploration, helping to raise important conservation issues and operating as a floating ambassador for our planet.
The latest inverted ULSTEIN X-BOW® design ensures greater stability in rough seas, allowing the Sylvia Earle to cut through the waves at speed. It also helps to reduce fuel consumption and minimise the ship’s environmental impact.
The Citizen Science Centre will appeal to passengers wishing to get involved with any of the research projects taking place during the voyage.
Plus, in addition to Sylvia Earle herself, six other pioneering female conservationists – Dr Carden Wallace AM, Joanna Ruxton, Sharon Kwok, Bernadette Demientieff, Dr Asha de Vos and Hanli Prinsloo – each have one of the ship’s public decks named after them.
Passengers will learn more about the inspiring work of these leading scientists, all of whom have dedicated their lives to improving and conserving our natural world.
Among the other onboard facilities that make travelling on the Sylvia Earle such a pleasurable experience, are a heated saltwater open-air swimming pool, jacuzzis and a wellness centre with sauna and gym.
In addition, optional adventure excursions such as kayaking, diving, climbing and ski touring, add to the experience of polar exploration.
Key info
- Length: 104 metres
- Passengers: 132 in 71 cabins
wildlife trips
Sylvia Earle
offers the following
cabin classes:
Twin with private facilities
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Location:
Deck 4 or 6
- Beds: 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
- External view: Private balcony
- Facilities: Private bathing facilities, Shower, TV
Twin superior with private facilities
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Location:
Deck 4 or 6
- Beds: 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
- External view: Private balcony
- Facilities: Private bathing facilities, Shower, TV
Junior suite with private facilities
- Location: Deck 7
- Beds: 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
- External view: Private balcony
- Facilities: Private bathing facilities, Shower, Kettle, TV
Captain’s suite with private facilities
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Location:
Deck 4
- Beds: 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
- External view: Private balcony
- Facilities: Private bathing facilities, Shower, Lounge, TV
Wildlife trips
This
cruise vessel
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Classic Antarctica
This voyage is a perfect introduction to the Antarctic, visiting prime wildlife sites along the Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland islands. Encounter huge rookeries of gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins, beaches adorned with wallowing elephant seals, and whales and dolphins along the way. Find out more about Classic Antarctica
- Destination: Antarctica
- Price (exc. flights): 11-13 days from £7,700
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Crossing the Polar Circle
An extraordinary opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle, a polar achievement few have the privilege to experience. Discover a rarely seen, isolated world, littered with gigantic icebergs, snow-clad mountains and swathes of pack-ice, whilst being followed by an array of seabirds and several whale species. Find out more about Crossing the Polar Circle
- Destination: Antarctica
- Price (exc. flights): 11-15 days from £7,215
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Great Antarctic Voyage
This ultimate Antarctic experience marries the phenomenal wildlife of the sub-Antarctic islands of the Falklands and South Georgia to the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore dramatic wilderness areas and visit huge penguin colonies, all amongst hauntingly beautiful polar scenery. Find out more about Great Antarctic Voyage
- Destination: Antarctica, Falkland Islands
- Price (exc. flights): 19-22 days from £12,095
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In the Footsteps of Explorers: Northwest Passage Voyage
The winding channels of the legendary Northwest Passage have enchanted explorers for centuries. This epic expedition provides a unique opportunity to explore this fabled sea route and discover iconic wildlife species, such as musk oxen, Arctic fox, polar bear, and a variety of cetaceans. Find out more about In the Footsteps of Explorers: Northwest Passage Voyage
- Destination: Arctic, Canada
- Price (exc. flights): 15-16 days from £18,095
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Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland
Sailing amid awe-inspiring scenery of fjords and glaciers, this comprehensive itinerary starts in Spitsbergen, home to the world's highest population of polar bears. Continuing across the Greenland Sea, orcas and dolphins follow in your wake, and there are chances to see walrus, Arctic hare and musk ox. Find out more about Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland
- Destination: Arctic, Iceland, Norway
- Price (exc. flights): 14-16 days from £8,230
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Svalbard in Depth
On this small-ship exploration of Svalbard, you can enjoy the best of this magical region and discover iconic Arctic wildlife. Travel at a slower pace, linger longer in quiet bays and enjoy wildlife encounters with a variety of species, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, numerous seabirds and the magnificent polar bear. Find out more about Svalbard in Depth
- Destination: Arctic, Norway
- Price (exc. flights): 15 days from £9,600
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Ultimate Antarctica
Set sail on the ultimate expedition through the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Spanning 23 days, your adventure will take you from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and onward to the Antarctic Peninsula, surpassing the Antarctic Circle – an achievement few have the privilege to experience. Find out more about Ultimate Antarctica
- Destination: Antarctica, Falkland Islands
- Price (exc. flights): 23 days from £27,665
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Weddell Sea Explorer
A land of icebergs, volcanic islands and year-round sea ice, the Weddell Sea has played a pivotal role in Polar exploration. A haven for birdlife and a feeding ground for migrating whales, this voyage offers the opportunity to discover the less-visited side of the Antarctic Peninsula and icy perimeter of the Weddell Sea. Find out more about Weddell Sea Explorer
- Destination: Antarctica
- Price (exc. flights): 12 days from £12,165
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