About the Expedition
23 June to 5 July 2025
AN EPIC CLIMATE CHANGER PROJECT BY OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC CELEBRATING DR SYLVIA EARLE'S 90TH
EXPEDITION SHIP: The Sylvia Earle
VOYAGE: Svalbard – High Arctic
EMBARK: Longyearbyen
DISEMBARK: Longyearbyen
CHARTER FLIGHT: OSLO-LYR-OSLO
DURATION: 13 days / 12 nights
START DATE: 23 June 2025 (2 nights – Oslo and 1 night Longyearbyen)
EMBARKATION: 26 June 2025
DISEMBARKATION: 5 July 2025
Expedition Ship – The Sylvia Earle
Our expedition ship was newly built in 2022 and is named in honour of Dr Sylvia Earle herself. This purpose-built vessel was designed for Aurora Expeditions Australia to enable expeditions to even the most remote places on Earth.
Its revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW® allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks. The Sylvia Earle offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration and accommodates an average of 132 expedition members per voyage within 70 comfortable cabins. The ship also features a modern lecture lounge, a science centre, multiple observation areas, Zodiac launching platforms, a restaurant serving exquisite meals, a gym and wellness centre, Jacuzzis, a mudroom and many other amenities.
PRE-EXPEDITION: TBA
STAGING HOTEL: Radisson Red, Oslo*
POST-EXPEDITION: TBA
The Expedition package compromises:
23 June: Arrival in Oslo.
24 June: Pre-Expedition Conference
25 June: Fly to Longyearbyen & check in hotel
26 June: half day culture and wildlife tour
26 June: embark on the Sylvia Earle
5 July – Disembark Sylvia Earle and flight to Oslo
Inclusions
Transfer from airport to hotel on Day 3.
- Three night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, 2x Oslo, 1 x Longyearbyen (twin share)
- Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, before embarkation (weather permitting).
- Transfer from the pier to the airport in Longyearbyen on Day 13.
- Return charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
- Onboard accommodation (twin share) during the voyage, including daily cabin service.
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during the voyage.
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
- Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
- Educational lectures and guiding services provided by the Expedition Team.
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctors and medical clinic (initial consultation).
- One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Essay Writing Workshop – 35 spots – Free
Fine Art Painting Workshop (Modern) – 20 spots – Free
Fine Art Painting Workshop (Water Colour) – 20 spots – Free
Photography Workshop – 30 spots – Free
Speaking Workshop – 35 spots – Free
Scuba package – Premiere (about 12 dives) – USD 1398
Scuba package – Lite (about 6 dives) – USD 698
Kayak package (suits included) – USD 998