| Sylvia Earle is off!

AURORA Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle has departed Ushuaia for Antarctica for the first time.

The cruise line’s newest ship is now in the Drake Passage, heading for the Antarctic Peninsula.

Sylvia Earle is cruising at capacity, with Chief Executive Officer Michael Health one of the 120 guests of honour on board the 12-night sailing.

“We are excited to be leaving Ushuaia behind us and sailing to Antarctica on the Sylvia Earle, as she explores the white continent for the first time,” Heath said.

“She is looking amazing and performing well.”