From: Argentina, Ushuaia
To: Argentina, Buenos Aires
Dates: 10.03.2027 - 28.03.2027
Duration: 18 Nights
Ship: LE LYRIAL

Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 19-day polar expedition cruise in the highest latitudes, from the Valdes Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica. You approach the frozen shores of the - almost - inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures. Above all, you are in the realm of the penguins – Adelie, Gentoo, chinstrap – seals, whales and seabirds that accompany you on this unforgettable trip. Your ship will soon take to the seas once again, to reach the mountainous island of South Georgia. It is there, in the midst of gigantic glaciers, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916. Today, king penguins, elephant and fur seals that have taken over the black-sand beaches dominated by the tall peaks that reveal the Scotia Arc. You will continue your austral exploration further north, with the discovery of the Falkland Islands. As you sail in this archipelago of 200 islands, you will be escorted by sei whales. Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors and tall grass swaying with the wind. Your expedition to the heart of the South Atlantic continues as you encounter the desert landscapes of Patagonia's Chubut province. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.

LE LYRIAL

  • Length: 142 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 6
  • Zodiacs: 11
  • Tonnage: 10 944 UMS
  • Electric motors: 2 X 2 300 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italie
  • Guests: 245
  • Cabins: 122
  • Crew: 145
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Mar 10, 2027
Argentina, Ushuaia
16:00*
18:00
2-3
Mar 11, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027
Crossing the Drake Passage
-
-
4
Mar 13, 2027
cruising
-
-
5
Mar 14, 2027
Antarctic Peninsula
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-
6-7
Mar 15, 2027 - Mar 16, 2027
cruising
-
-
8-10
Mar 17, 2027 - Mar 19, 2027
United Kingdom, South Georgia
-
-
11-12
Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027
cruising
-
-
13
Mar 22, 2027
Falkland Islands, Port Stanley
-
-
14-15
Mar 23, 2027 - Mar 24, 2027
cruising
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-
16
Mar 25, 2027
Argentina, Puerto Madryn
-
-
17-18
Mar 26, 2027 - Mar 27, 2027
cruising
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-
19
Mar 28, 2027
Argentina, Buenos Aires
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Grand Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 2
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