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CMHI delivers Ocean Odyssey, Sylvia Earle to SunStone Group

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Sylvia Earle is shown at its sea trials
SunStone Maritime Group took delivery of Ocean Odyssey and Sylvia Earle from China Merchant Heavy Industries' yard in Haimen.

These are the fourth and fifth Infinity-class vessels. Sylvia Earle will go on year-round charter to Aurora Expeditions and Ocean Odyssey to Vantage Deluxe World Travel.

Ulstein X-BOW

Infinity-class vessels sport Ulstein Design's distinctive X-BOW. They stretch 104 meters/341 feet and are 18 meters/59 feet at the beam with a draft of 5.1 meters/16.7 feet. Each has capacity for 130 to 200 passengers and 85 to 115 crew.

The vessels are built to Ice Class 1A/Polar Code 6. Each has a swimming pool, bar and restaurants, lounges, boutique, gym and spa.

Earlier Infinity-class ships include Greg Mortimer, Ocean Explorer and Ocean Victory.

Next up: Ocean Albatros

Next in the series, Ocean Albatros, is scheduled for delivery in March 2023.