Sylvia Earle
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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Sylvia Earle in a Greenland fjord · Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle is an Aurora Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 2022. She carries 130 guests. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.2 out of 5.
Sylvia Earle is Aurora Expeditions' second purpose-built ship, built by China Merchants Heavy Industry in Jiangsu, China, and named in honor of the marine biologist Sylvia Earle. She made her inaugural voyage from Ushuaia in 2022. The 104-meter ship has eight decks and 71 cabins for up to 130 guests, an Ulstein X-Bow and a glass atrium lounge. Her public decks honor six women in conservation, and a Citizen Science Center supports the research projects guests can join on board. She spends the southern summer on Antarctic expeditions from Ushuaia and the northern summer on Arctic and European itineraries.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 130
- Fewer guests than 83% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2022
- Length
- 104 m
- Shorter than 87% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 8
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.3, fleet average 4.7
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5−0.3, fleet average 2.3
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Aurora Expeditions fleet average across 3 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Sylvia Earle in a Greenland fjordPhoto: Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Sylvia Earle sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Sylvia Earle?
Sylvia Earle is operated by Aurora Expeditions.
How big is Sylvia Earle?
Sylvia Earle measures 104 metres in length, with 8 decks.
How many passengers does Sylvia Earle carry?
Sylvia Earle carries 130 guests at double occupancy.
When did Sylvia Earle enter service?
Sylvia Earle entered service in 2022.
Where does Sylvia Earle sail?
Sylvia Earle sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Sylvia Earle?
Sylvia Earle sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Sylvia Earle?
Aurora Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Sylvia Earle; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Sylvia Earle rated?
Cruise Frog rates Sylvia Earle 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Traveller reviews
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