"We were very fortunate to have good weather once we got to the Antarctic peninsula and got off the ship 9 times over our six days sailing around Antarctica.The expedition team was top notch and we had wonderful lectures every day on Antarctic history, wildlife, and icebergs as well as speakers that included a renowned nature photographer...."Read More
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1-3 of 3 Aurora Expeditions Sylvia Earle Cruise Reviews
After lots of research, my partner and I chose Aurora Expeditions because: 1) ships are small, meaning that there is greater opportunity for off-ship exploration, given the 100-passenger on-shore limit that applies to Antarctic landing sites, 2) ships are X-Bow with effective stabilisers, meaning that the crossing of the Drake Passage is likely to be relatively smooth, 3) it's an Australian ...
After a great deal of research into the many expedition tour operators that go to Antarctica, my friends and I chose Aurora. They have been leading polar expeditions for many years and have two new X-bow ships that offer the latest in safety and comfort. The Sylvia Earle is a beautiful ship with very comfortable and well-appointed cabins, two restaurants (both with very good food), a wonderful ...
My wife and I were on the inaugural cruise to the Antarctic for the Sylvia Earle back in December 2022. She was a beautiful ship and very well designed for expedition cruising. I was particularly impressed with the zodiac marina and how quickly the crew could get them into and out of the water.
The expedition cruise team was professional, the ship was comfortable, and the food was good. ...