Sylvia Earle | Chimu Adventures

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.

Length: 104m

Speed: 10-12 knots

Passengers: 126

Ship Region:Antarctica Cruise Ships

GALLERY

ITINERARIES ABOARD THE Sylvia Earle

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13 Days

Across the Antarctic Circle - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile

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PRICED FROM Was AUD 33,991

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12 Days

Spirit Of Antarctica

Antarctica: South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula and Ushuaia

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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13 Days

Wild Antarctica: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Punta Arenas, Chile

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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13 Days

Across the Antarctic Circle: Ushuaia Roundtrip

Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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22 Days

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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20 Days

South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey 20-Day

Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile

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13 Days

Jewels of the Arctic 2025

Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Oslo, Norway

FINISH: Reykjavík, Iceland

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29 Days

Traversing the Northwest Passage 2025

Greenland & Canadian Arctic

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Toronto, Canada

FINISH: Anchorage, United States

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PRICED FROM Was AUD 76,297

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12 Days

Antarctic Explorer: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Antarctic Peninsula

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Punta Arenas, Chile

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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12 Days

Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake

Antarctic Peninsula

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Punta Arenas, Chile

FINISH: Punta Arenas, Chile

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20 Days

In Shackleton's Footsteps

Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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23 Days

Antarctica Complete Reverse

Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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21 Days

South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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AUD 45,837*

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15 Days

Svalbard in Depth

Svalbard

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Oslo, Norway

FINISH: Oslo, Norway

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22 Days

Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights

Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard, Norway

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Reykjavik, Iceland

FINISH: Tromso, Norway

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19 Days

Northern Lights Explorer

Norway, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Tromso, Norway

FINISH: Reykjavik, Iceland

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13 Days

Wild Antarctica: New Scientist

Antarctic Peninsula

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Punta Arenas, Chile

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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10 Days

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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AUD 35,222*

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12 Days

Antarctica: Through the Lens

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Punta Arenas, Chile

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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15 Days

Antarctica Active: All Inclusive Activities

Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Ushuaia, Argentina

FINISH: Ushuaia, Argentina

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11 Days

Svalbard Odyssey 2027

Svalbard, The Arctic

SHIP: Sylvia Earle

START: Oslo, Norway

FINISH: Oslo, Norway

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PRICED FROM Was AUD 28,495

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FAQS

1. What form of medical attention can we expect on board?

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).