Sylvia Earle
Overview
Featuring industry-leading technology and streamlined cruising design the Sylvia Earle is one of the most modern and technologically advanced vessels sailing the polar regions. Named after the first female Chief Scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Sylvia Earle lives up to her namesake with a deep focus on protecting the natural environment. The ship features one of the lowest polluting marine engines in the world, with low energy consumption and higher fuel efficiency bringing an overall 80% reduction to emissions compared to Tier 1 engines. The ship also utilises virtual anchoring technology along with thrusters and propellers to minimise damage to the ocean floor caused by conventional anchors.
The Sylvia Earle carries a maximum of 132 passengers and has 71 on board cabins. Between landings, guests will be able to enjoy time in the gym, sauna or wellness centre. For zodiac excursions the vessel has four dedicated, sea-level launching platforms making boarding as efficient and safe as possible, allowing you to get off and experience the magical sights of fjords, glaciers and icebergs as quickly as possible. Cabins and suites are elegantly designed and spacious to give guests the most comfortable experience possible.
Certified 100% Climate Neutral, with a fully equipped Citizen Science Centre, expert lectures and participative Citizen science programs, to enrich your knowledge and connection to the polar regions.
FEATURES
Length: 104m
Speed: 10-12 knots
Passengers: 126
Ship Region:Antarctica Cruise Ships
GALLERY
ITINERARIES ABOARD THE Sylvia Earle
Across the Antarctic Circle - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 29 Jan 2026 13 Feb 2027 More x
Spirit Of Antarctica
Antarctica: South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula and Ushuaia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 29 Dec 2026 13 Mar 2027 More x
South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 16 Dec 2027 More x
Across the Antarctic Circle: Ushuaia Roundtrip
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 13 Nov 2026 18 Dec 2026 24 Nov 2027 05 Dec 2027 More x
Across the Antarctic Circle: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Antarctica, Antarctic Circle
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 02 Jan 2028 More x
Northwest Passage 2027: Calgary to Toronto
Canadian Arctic, Greenland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Calgary, Canada
Finish: Toronto, Canada
Departures: 12 Sep 2027 More x
Northwest Passage 2027: Toronto to Calgary
Greenland, Canadian Arctic
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Toronto, Canada
Finish: Calgary, Canada
Departures: 30 Aug 2027 More x
Jewels of the Arctic 2027: Southbound
Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Oslo, Norway
Finish: Reykjavik, Iceland
Departures: 18 Jul 2027 More x
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 24 Oct 2026 More x
In Shackleton's Footsteps
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 06 Nov 2027 More x
Antarctica Complete Reverse
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 01 Feb 2028 More x
Svalbard in Depth
Svalbard
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Oslo, Norway
Finish: Oslo, Norway
Departures: 18 Jun 2026 More x
Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights
Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard, Norway
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish: Tromso, Norway
Departures: 18 Aug 2026 More x
Northern Lights Explorer 2026
Norway, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Tromso, Norway
Finish: Reykjavik, Iceland
Departures: 02 Sep 2026 More x
Wild Antarctica: New Scientist
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 02 Mar 2027 More x
Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 23 Feb 2027 More x
Antarctica: Through the Lens
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 25 Jan 2027 More x
Antarctica Active: All Inclusive Activities
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 24 Nov 2026 06 Dec 2026 More x
Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens
Iceland & Greenland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish: Reykjavik, Iceland
Departures: 31 Jul 2027 More x
Polar Bears in the Changing Arctic: New Scientist Discovery
Svalbard
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Oslo, Norway
Finish: Oslo, Norway
Departures: 03 Jul 2027 More x
Svalbard Odyssey 2027
Svalbard
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Oslo, Norway
Finish: Oslo, Norway
Departures: 24 Jun 2027 09 Jul 2027 More x
Spirit of Antarctica 27/28
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 12 Jan 2028 More x
Antarctic Women's Expedition: Spirit of Antarctica
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 03 Mar 2028 More x
Spirit of Antarctica: Whale Migration
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 12 Mar 2028 More x
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An emergency medical physician/doctor and paramedic with current training in CDC public health protocols, outbreak prevention and management protocols will be aboard every voyage. Free medical consultations will be provided on board for anyone who becomes ill with any symptoms (initial consultations only).