Cruise |
Le Lyrial, Antarctica South Georgia & Falklands Holiday Voyage ex Buenos Aires Return |
Cruise Line |
Abercrombie & Kent |
Ship |
Le Lyrial by Abercrombie & Kent |
Destination |
Antarctica |
Brief Description |
16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires. |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
20 Dec 2024 |
Cruise Description |
16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
Dec 20: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, make your way to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.
Dec 21: Buenos Aires | A Vibrant Capital Revealed
Explore Buenos Aires, a dynamic city known for its diverse architecture and vibrant contemporary arts scene. Take in a guided tour and tango demonstration or delve into the city’s colourful street art culture. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.
Dec 22: Ushuaia | Cast Off on Your Family Adventure
Fly to Ushuaia, your gateway to Antarctica. Here, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.
Dec 23: The South Atlantic | Welcome Aboard
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lecture series, and the Young Explorers Guides entertain with a host of onboard activities.
Dec 24: The Falkland Islands | Historic Outpost
Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harbouring a wealth of marine and bird life. Here, you may spot gentoo or rockhopper penguin, or majestic albatross.
Dec 25: The Falkland Islands | A Holiday Celebration
Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you continue your exploration of the Falkland Islands region. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas. This evening, partake in memorable holiday festivities as your vessel is scheduled to sail toward South Georgia.
Dec 26: The South Atlantic | Cruising to South Georgia
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia. Time aboard is once again filled with fascinating lectures by your Expedition Team as well as exciting family-friendly programming led by Young Explorers Guides.
Dec 27: The South Atlantic | Sightings at Sea
As you approach South Georgia, deckside wildlife sightings may become more frequent. This stretch of ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan for seabirds as you keep an eye out for remote islets like the six distinctively pointed outcroppings of the Shag Rocks.
Dec 28: South Georgia | Wildlife Haven
The day’s planned destination is South Georgia, one of the Southern Ocean’s most biodiverse regions. Weather permitting, explore its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguin, as well as southern elephant seal and fur seal.
Dec 29: South Georgia | Legendary Footsteps
Today, you might explore sites with your A&K historian as they share tales of the whaling era and the exploits of legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Dec 30: South Georgia | Photographer’s Paradise
A photographer’s paradise, beguiling South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit Gold Harbour, a vital habitat populated with fur seal, southern elephant seal and king penguin.
Dec 31: The Scotia Sea | New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.
Jan 1: The Scotia Sea | Antarctic Anticipation
Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.
Jan 2: Antarctica | Incredible White Continent
Weather and ice conditions permitting, your Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands in search of gentoo and chinstrap penguin.
Jan 3: Antarctica | The Ride of a Lifetime
If the weather holds, younger guests may get a turn at the tiller of a nimble Zodiac boat. In the evening, capture photos in the stunning Antarctic twilight.
Jan 4: Antarctica | Wondrous Wilderness
Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
Jan 5: The Drake Passage | A Parting Glimpse
Today, bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guides.
Jan 6: The Drake Passage | Reflections at Sea
While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Jan 7: Depart Ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires. |
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Sailing Dates |
20 Dec 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
20 Dec 2024 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Hotel |
21 Dec 2024 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Hotel |
22 Dec 2024 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Flight to Ushuaia |
22 Dec 2024 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark |
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23 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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24 Dec 2024 |
Falkland Islands |
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25 Dec 2024 |
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands |
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26 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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27 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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28 Dec 2024 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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29 Dec 2024 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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30 Dec 2024 |
Gold Harbour, South Georgia |
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31 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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1 Jan 2025 |
At Sea |
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2 Jan 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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3 Jan 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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4 Jan 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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5 Jan 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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6 Jan 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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7 Jan 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Disembark |
Flight to Buenos Aires |
7 Jan 2025 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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