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
Antarctic Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile
Antarctica Complete from Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Spirit Of Antarctica
Antarctica: South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula and Ushuaia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Wild Antarctica: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Across the Antarctic Circle: Ushuaia Roundtrip
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Explorer Featuring Chilean Fjords
Antarctica. Antarctic Peninsula, Chilean Fjords
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile
Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords
Antarctica, Chilean Fjords
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Explorer: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Wild Antarctica: Ushuaia Roundtrip
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey 20-Day
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile
Jewels of the Arctic 2025
Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Oslo, Norway
FINISH: Reykjavík, Iceland
Traversing the Northwest Passage 2025
Greenland & Canadian Arctic
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Toronto, Canada
FINISH: Anchorage, United States
Antarctic Explorer: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile
In Shackleton's Footsteps
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Complete Reverse
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey
Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Ushuaia, Argentina
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Jewels of the Arctic from Oslo 2026
Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Oslo, Norway
FINISH: Reykjavik, Iceland
Jewels of the Arctic from Reykjavik 2026
Iceland, Greenland, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Reykjavik, Iceland
FINISH: Oslo, Norway
Svalbard in Depth
Svalbard
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Oslo, Norway
FINISH: Oslo, Norway
Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights
Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard, Norway
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Reykjavik, Iceland
FINISH: Tromso, Norway
Northern Lights Explorer
Norway, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Tromso, Norway
FINISH: Reykjavik, Iceland
Wild Antarctica: New Scientist
Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
SHIP: Sylvia Earle
START: Punta Arenas, Chile
FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile
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FAQS
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).