Sylvia Earle
EXPEDITION-LUXURY (130 GUESTS)
Introduction to the Sylvia Earle
This purpose built expedition vessel, honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle and is the sister ship to the revolutionary Greg Mortimer. Accommodating a maximum of 130 guests for each voyage, those lucky enough to experience an Arctic journey can be assured of comfort and luxury coinciding with exploration and adventure.
Besides the same revolutionary Ulstein X BOW hull design like her sister ship the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side, Lecture theatre and lounge, a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by.
SYLVIA EARLE DATES AND PRICES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
SYLVIA EARLE 2027 DATES AND PRICES
Booking Offer
Save up to 25% on select 2027 Arctic cruises.
Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Please call 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.
All prices are in AUD$ per person, twin share (triple in triple cabins).
Click on Cruise Name below to view detailed itinerary.
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Offer | Aurora Stateroom Triple | Aurora Stateroom Superior | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Stateroom Superior | Balcony Stateroom C Single | Balcony Stateroom B Sinlgle | Balcony Stateroom A Single | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svalbard Odyssey | 24 Jun 2027 | 4 Jul 2027 | 11 | Oslo | Full Price | $28,495 | $31,095 | $31,795 | $33,495 | $36,095 | $39,395 | $31,795 | Sold Out | $36,095 | $46,895 | $53,495 |
| Booking Offer | $22,796 | $24,876 | $25,436 | $26,796 | $28,876 | $31,516 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $37,516 | $42,796 | |||||
| Polar Bears in the Changing Arctic | 3 Jul 2027 | 10 Jul 2027 | 8 | Oslo | Full Price | $21,895 | $23,895 | $24,495 | $25,895 | $27,695 | $30,295 | $24,495 | $25,895 | $27,695 | $36,095 | $41,195 |
| Booking Offer | $17,516 | $19,116 | $19,596 | $20,716 | $22,156 | $24,236 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $28,876 | $32,956 | |||||
| Svalbard Odyssey | 9 Jul 2027 | 19 Jul 2027 | 11 | Oslo | Full Price | $28,495 | $31,095 | $31,795 | $33,495 | $36,095 | $39,395 | $31,795 | $33,495 | $36,095 | $46,895 | $53,495 |
| Booking Offer | $22,796 | $24,876 | $25,436 | $26,796 | $28,876 | $31,516 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $37,516 | $42,796 | |||||
| Jewels of the Arctic | 18 Jul 2027 | 1 Aug 2027 | 15 | Oslo / Reykjavik | Full Price | $34,995 | $37,995 | $39,095 | $41,095 | $44,295 | $48,395 | $38,995 | $41,095 | $44,095 | $57,495 | $65,695 |
| Booking Offer | $27,996 | $30,396 | $31,276 | $32,876 | $35,436 | $38,716 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,996 | $52,556 | |||||
| Iceland and East Greenland | 31 Jul 2027 | 10 Aug 2027 | 11 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $24,695 | $26,795 | $27,595 | $28,895 | $31,195 | $34,095 | $27,595 | $28,895 | $31,195 | $40,495 | $46,295 |
| Booking Offer | $20,991 | $22,776 | $23,456 | $24,561 | $26,516 | $28,981 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $34,421 | $39,351 | |||||
| Jewels of the Arctic | 9 Aug 2027 | 23 Aug 2027 | 15 | Reykjavik / Oslo | Full Price | $34,995 | $37,995 | $39,095 | $41,095 | $44,295 | $48,395 | $38,995 | $41,095 | $44,095 | $57,495 | $65,695 |
| Booking Offer | $27,996 | $30,396 | $31,276 | $32,876 | $35,436 | $38,716 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,996 | $52,556 | |||||
| Northwest Passage | 30 Aug 2027 | 14 Sep 2027 | 16 | Toronto / Calgary | Full Price | $38,795 | $42,095 | $43,395 | $45,595 | $48,995 | $53,495 | $43,395 | $45,595 | $48,995 | $63,895 | $72,995 |
| Booking Offer | $31,036 | $33,676 | $34,716 | $36,476 | $39,196 | $42,796 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $51,116 | $58,396 | |||||
| Northwest Passage | 12 Sep 2027 | 27 Sep 2027 | 16 | Calgary / Toronto | Full Price | $38,795 | $42,095 | $43,395 | $45,595 | $48,995 | $53,495 | $43,395 | $45,595 | $48,995 | $63,895 | $72,995 |
| Booking Offer | $31,036 | $33,676 | $34,716 | $36,476 | $39,196 | $42,796 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $51,116 | $58,396 |
No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.
SYLVIA EARLE 2027 CRUISES
SYLVIA EARLE ARCTIC 2028 DATES AND PRICES
Booking Offer
Save up to 25% on select 2028 Arctic cruises.
Available on new bookings confirmed and deposited by 31 December 2026.
Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Please call 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.
Prices are in USD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins).
Click on Cruise Name below to view detailed itinerary.
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Offers | Aurora Stateroom Triple | Superior Stateroom | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Stateroom Superior | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isles of the British Isles - NEW | 19 Apr 2028 | 29 Apr 2028 | 11 | Dublin | Full Price | $15,295 | $16,695 | $17,095 | $17,995 | $19,395 | $21,095 | $25,195 | $28,795 |
| Early Booking Price | $11,471 | $12,521 | $12,821 | $13,496 | $14,546 | $15,821 | $18,896 | $21,596 | |||||
| Forever Irish - NEW | 29 Apr 2028 | 07 May 2028 | 9 | Dublin / Edinburgh | Full Price | $12,695 | $13,795 | $14,195 | $14,995 | $16,095 | $17,595 | $20,895 | $23,895 |
| Early Booking Price | $9,521 | $10,346 | $10,646 | $11,246 | $12,071 | $13,196 | $15,671 | $17,921 | |||||
| Wild Scotland | 07 May 2028 | 17 May 2028 | 11 | Glasgow / Aberdeen | Full Price | $15,295 | $16,695 | $17,095 | $17,995 | $19,395 | $21,195 | $25,195 | $28,795 |
| Early Booking Price | $12,236 | $13,356 | $13,676 | $14,396 | $15,516 | $16,956 | $20,156 | $23,036 | |||||
| Wild Scotland | 17 May 2028 | 27 May 2028 | 11 | Aberdeen / Glasgow | Full Price | $15,295 | $16,695 | $17,095 | $17,995 | $19,395 | $21,195 | $25,195 | $28,795 |
| Early Booking Price | $12,236 | $13,356 | $13,676 | $14,396 | $15,516 | $16,956 | $20,156 | $23,036 | |||||
| Wild Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords | 27 May 2028 | 08 Jun 2028 | 13 | Glasgow / Tromso | Full Price | $17,895 | $19,395 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $22,595 | $24,695 | $29,395 | $33,595 |
| Early Booking Price | $14,316 | $15,516 | $15,996 | $16,796 | $18,076 | $19,756 | $23,516 | $26,876 | |||||
| Norwegian Fjords & Svalbard Explorer - NEW | 08 Jun 2028 | 18 Jun 2028 | 11 | Tromso / Oslo | Full Price | $18,295 | $19,895 | $20,395 | $21,495 | $23,095 | $25,195 | $30,095 | $34,395 |
| Early Booking Price | $13,721 | $14,921 | $15,296 | $16,121 | $17,321 | $18,896 | $22,571 | $25,796 | |||||
| Spitsbergen: Realm of Ice & Wildlife | 17 Jun 2028 | 24 Jun 2028 | 8 | Oslo / Oslo | Full Price | $14,895 | $16,195 | $16,695 | $17,495 | $18,895 | $20,595 | $24,495 | $27,995 |
| Early Booking Price | $11,916 | $12,956 | $13,356 | $13,996 | $15,116 | $16,476 | $19,596 | $22,396 | |||||
| Svalbard Odyssey | 23 Jun 2028 | 03 Jul 2028 | 11 | Oslo / Oslo | Full Price | $19,295 | $20,995 | $21,595 | $22,695 | $24,395 | $26,695 | $31,795 | $36,395 |
| Early Booking Price | $15,436 | $16,796 | $17,276 | $18,156 | $19,516 | $21,356 | $25,436 | $29,116 | |||||
| Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland | 02 Jul 2028 | 16 Jul 2028 | 15 | Oslo / Reykjavik | Full Price | $23,595 | $25,595 | $26,295 | $27,695 | $29,795 | $32,595 | $38,795 | $44,295 |
| Early Booking Price | $18,876 | $20,476 | $21,036 | $22,156 | $23,836 | $26,076 | $31,036 | $35,436 | |||||
| Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland | 26 Jul 2028 | 09 Aug 2028 | 15 | Oslo / Reykjavik | Full Price | $23,595 | $25,595 | $26,295 | $27,695 | $29,795 | $32,595 | $38,795 | $44,295 |
| Early Booking Price | $18,876 | $20,476 | $21,036 | $22,156 | $23,836 | $26,076 | $31,036 | $35,436 | |||||
| Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire and Ice | 09 Aug 2028 | 18 Aug 2028 | 10 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $17,795 | $19,395 | $19,895 | $20,995 | $22,595 | $24,595 | $29,395 | $33,495 |
| Early Booking Price | $14,236 | $15,516 | $15,916 | $16,796 | $18,076 | $19,676 | $23,516 | $26,796 | |||||
| Wild Greenland: An Active Arctic Expedition - NEW | 23 Aug 2028 | 31 Aug 2028 | 9 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $15,595 | $16,995 | $17,395 | $18,295 | $19,695 | $21,495 | $25,695 | $29,295 |
| Early Booking Price | $11,696 | $12,746 | $13,046 | $13,721 | $14,771 | $16,121 | $19,271 | $21,971 | |||||
| Northwest Passage | 30 Aug 2028 | 13 Sep 2028 | 15 | Reykjavik / Calgary | Full Price | $25,495 | $27,695 | $28,495 | $29,995 | $32,195 | $35,195 | $41,995 | $47,995 |
| Early Booking Price | $19,121 | $20,771 | $21,371 | $22,496 | $24,146 | $26,396 | $31,496 | $35,996 | |||||
| Northwest Passage | 12 Sep 2028 | 26 Sep 2028 | 15 | Calgary / Reykjavik | Full Price | $25,495 | $27,795 | $28,495 | $29,995 | $32,295 | $35,295 | $41,995 | $47,995 |
| Early Booking Price | $19,121 | $20,846 | $21,371 | $22,496 | $24,221 | $26,471 | $31,496 | $35,996 |
No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.
SYLVIA EARLE ARCTIC 2028 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
SYLVIA EARLE OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sea Kayaking (From USD$620 – $1,190 dependent upon voyage duration)
Immerse yourself in the incredible scenery of Arctic onboard a kayak. Cruise past ice formations and see wildlife swim past as you glide along. You will be in groups of up to 12 with an experienced kayak guide who will take you to interesting locations, many that can only able to be reached by kayaks.
Available on all voyages.
For more information on the voyages and activities available, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
Sylvia Earle Cabins
Aurora Stateroom Triple
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There are four Aurora Stateroom Triple cabins featuring portholes, all with private en-suites. Located on Deck 3, they’re close to the mudroom and loading platforms.
*Please note the Aurora Stateroom Triple cabins are only available on certain departures.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Porthole Window, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe & 42″ Flat-Screen TV
Aurora Stateroom Superior
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The eight Aurora Stateroom Superior cabins aboard the Sylvia Earle are located on Deck 7 and feature French blaconies, floor to ceiling windows, all with private en-suites.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe & 42″ Flat-Screen TV
Balcony Stateroom C
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There are 11 Balcony Stateroom C cabins – which are the most economical, fitted with all the necessities and comfortable for up to 2 people. These cabins are scattered throughout Decks 4 and 6, and are between 16.8 -21.6 square metres (including the balcony).
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Private Balcony, Full Size Window, Separate Lounge Area, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe, 42″ Flat-Screen TV, Mini Bar
Balcony Stateroom B
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There are 21 Balcony Stateroom B cabins on board the Sylvia Earle. They are a standard cabin, many fitted with interconnecting features, making them great for families or groups. These cabins are located at the fore and aft of Decks 4 and 6 and are 23.6 – 24.8 square metres in size (including the balcony).
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Private Balcony, Full Size Window, Separate Lounge Area, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe, 42″ Flat-Screen TV, Mini Bar
Balcony Stateroom A
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The 23 Balcony Stateroom A cabins are premium cabins and the most abundant on board. These cabins are located in preferred positions on Deck 4 and 6, which provide easy access between decks via the internal stairs or the elevator. The cabin and balcony combined size is 24.1 – 31.3 square metres.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Full Size Window, Private Balcony, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe. Mini Bar & 42″ Flat-Screen TV
Balcony Stateroom Superior
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With a bit more room to stretch the legs, the Balcony Stateroom Superior cabins are perfect for polar adventurers who travel with plenty of gear. Located on Deck 4 and 6, the Staterooms feature floor to ceiling windows, en-suite bathrooms and a comfortable desk area. Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Full Sized Window, Private Balcony, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Mini Bar, Room Safe & 42″ Flat-Screen TV
Junior Suite
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The Sylvia Earle’s four Junior Suites take in some impressive scenery from their vantage points on Deck 7. When you aren’t enjoying a landing, you can relax in the suites’ separate lounge area, or just watch the world float by from the private balcony.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Private Balcony, Full Size Window, Separate Lounge Area, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe, 42″ Flat-Screen TV, Included Mini Bar, Free bottle of champagne per suit, 1 x pair of binoculars per suite, crew gratuity included (USD$15 per day).
Balcony Stateroom B
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The largest of all the rooms, the Sylvia Earle’s singular Captain’s Suite will take you to the polar regions in ultimate style and comfort, measuring 40.6 square metres. Complete with a large lounge area, balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite, you’ll need to get in early to secure this suite.
Amenities: Private Ensuite, Private Balcony, Full Size Window, Separate Lounge Area, Desk area, Closet Space, Room-controlled Thermostat, Room Safe, 42″ Flat-Screen TV, Included Mini Bar, Free bottle of champagne per suit, 1 x pair of binoculars per suite, crew gratuity included (USD$15 per day).
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Lounge / lecture theatre
Library
Photography and art room
Gym, sauna and wellness centre
Sun deck
Jacuzzi’s / plunge pool
Observation lounge
Changing room/Mudroom
Viewing platforms
Hydraulic platforms
Zodiac launching platforms
Fully-serviced accommodation in your chosen stateroom
Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises and some activities*
Comprehensive pre-departure information kit and destination
resource guide
An experienced team of destination specialists and activity leaders
An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including house wines, beer and soft
drinks, afternoon tea and snacks
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
Pre-dinner drinks including canapés and bar snacks
Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
Complimentary use of gumboots
Complimentary use of fitness centre
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic
Personalised photo book (post-voyage) 1 issued per booking
Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
Port, pilotage charges and landing fees.
The following inclusions are also part of select voyages. Please refer to the specific voyage Trip Notes for inclusions pertaining to the voyage of your choice:
All Antarctic voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation (included in itinerary)
and arrival airport transfer (on selected preferred flights)
Flights mentioned as per itinerary
Guided town tour and activities as per voyage itinerary
Luggage transfers.
Guests: 130
Dimensions: Length: 104.4m Width: 18.2m Draft: 5.3m
Speed: 15.5 knots maximum
Built: 2021
Operator: Aurora Expeditions
Ice-Class: 1A (The hull is one category below a full ice-breaker)