Why you should board the maiden voyage of Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle

There is a new vessel crossing the Drake Passage. The Sylvia Earle is named after a famous and brave scientist and is ready to face some of the most extreme conditions nature can throw at us.

The new ship will visit South Georgia and the Falkand Islands in November and will offer expeditioners the adventure of a lifetime on a state of the art vessel. Guests will have the chance to get closer to the natural world and learn a lot. Sylvia Earle's maiden voyage is why you should board it.

Honouring Dr. Sylvia Earle

Dr. Sylvia Earle is honoured by the new ship. Time Magazine named Dr. Earle a Hero for the Planet in 1998.

The latest vessel is 100% carbon neutral and purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on the planet. The Ulstein X-BOW® allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring guests closer to the nature they are about to explore. Sylvia Earle is the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.

The new ship is more than a nod to the scientist, it embodies her adventure spirit and her long-standing efforts for marine protected areas and ocean. In line with Aurora's goals of putting education at the forefront of its experience, the ship also features a dedicated Citizen Science Centre and pays tribute to six additional female conservationists from around the world who are honoured on each of its public decks.

Top-notch features and facilities

The Sylvia Earle ship has top-of-the-line features and facilities which make it a perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Every cabin on the Sylvia Earle has a view of the ocean. There are two restaurants that serve excellent meals, a gym and a swimming pool.

Modern lecture theatres, science centre, library, mudroom, multiple observation areas, and Zodiac launching platforms are some of the facilities built for exploration.

One-of-a-kind activity programs

The wide-ranging activity programs at Aurora Expeditions give adventurous expeditioners the chance to deepen their exploration with unique programs dedicated to sea kayaking, scuba diving, polar snorkelling, Alpine trekking and much more. The new activity will give less experienced passengers the chance to try out a lighter version of sea kayaking on select voyages.

For the Sylvia Earle's inaugural season, Antarctica will be its hero destination offering several voyages ranging from 9 to 24 days, with options to sail/fly to skip the Drake passage as well. Adding on adventure activities will be offered by the Sylvia Earle. The Sylvia Earle is designed to make the transition from ship to shore as smooth as possible.

Intimate voyages

Smaller ships allow Aurora expeditions to navigate remote destinations. The Sylvia Earle has a capacity of up to 140 passengers. Smaller ships mean intimate voyages, enabling camaraderie with fellow expeditioners, more chances to join landings and more time spent with their highly knowledgeable expedition team.

Sweet discount

Up to 20% off voyages on Sylvia Earle's maiden season are currently available. This is a great opportunity for travel agents to encourage travellers to join the maiden voyage of the newest ship.

You can learn more about Sylvia Earle.