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Le Lyrial, 17 Night The great adventure ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cruise Le Lyrial, 17 Night The great adventure ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Lyrial
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 17 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard Le Lyrial
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 04 Mar 2025
Cruise Description PONANT brings you a 18-day itinerary between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. A polar expedition cruise to discover the most beautiful sites of these southern lands.

At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, you will enter Drake Passage. At the roaring fifties and the screaming sixties, the wind blows and the waves beat against the stern of the ship. In the sky, cape petrels lead you toward their realm until you reach the first of the continent’s lands.

Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance. On board, the naturalists share with you the secrets of this unique ecosystem. As you near the shores, the first penguins appear. Gentoo, Adélie, chinstrap: these surprising birds, emblematic of the Antarctic, share their beaches with leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals. During an outing on land or at sea, in a zodiac dinghy or a kayak, you will move through a stunning scenery bathed in polar light.

Next, you will land on South Georgia. It is here, in the middle of the black-sand beaches dominated by snow-covered mountains, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916. You will travel back in time to (re)discover this fabulous saga and life at

Throughout your trip, our team of naturalist guides will share with you the secrets of these faraway lands inhabited by unique wildlife. Discover the vast territory of the penguins – Adelie, king, chinstrap, Gentoo, Magellanic, southern rockhopper – albatrosses, numerous species of seals, and majestic whales blowing on the horizon.

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.
Sailing Dates
04 Mar 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $47,110 AU $25,180 AU $13,430
DEL AU $27,410 AU $26,960
PR4 AU $28,690 AU $28,240
PR5 AU $29,190 AU $28,740
PR6 AU $29,960 AU $29,510
DS6 AU $42,710 AU $42,260
PS5 AU $44,490 AU $44,040 AU $22,860
PV AU $48,310 AU $47,860 AU $24,770
GDS AU $59,010 AU $58,560 AU $30,120
GPV AU $60,800 AU $60,350 AU $31,010
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
4 Mar 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 PM
5 Mar 2025 Drake Passage
6 Mar 2025 Drake Passage
7 Mar 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
8 Mar 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
9 Mar 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
10 Mar 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
11 Mar 2025 At Sea    
12 Mar 2025 At Sea    
13 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
14 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean 7:00 AM
15 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
16 Mar 2025 At Sea    
17 Mar 2025 At Sea    
18 Mar 2025 At Sea    
19 Mar 2025 At Sea    
20 Mar 2025 At Sea    
21 Mar 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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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