Itinerary
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DateLocationInOut
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19/01/2024Fly UK to Buenos Aires, Argentina––
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19/01/2024Palacio Duhau Hotel, Buenos Aires––
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20/01/2024Buenos Aires––
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20/01/2024Palacio Duhau Hotel, Buenos Aires––
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21/01/2024Fly Buenos Aires to Ushuaia––
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21/01/2024Embark Le Lyrial in Ushuaia––
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22/01/2024Cruising Drake Passage––
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23/01/2024Cruising Drake Passage––
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24/01/2024Antarctica––
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25/01/2024Antarctica––
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26/01/2024Antarctica––
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27/01/2024Antarctica––
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28/01/2024Antarctica––
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29/01/2024Antarctica––
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30/01/2024Antarctica––
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31/01/2024Cruising Drake Passage––
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01/02/2024Cruising Drake Passage––
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02/02/2024Fly Ushuaia to Buenos Aires––
What's Included?
Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the beauty of Antarctica’s towering icebergs, blue glaciers and spectacular wildlife up close. Enjoy thrilling, expert-led excursions by Zodiac boat. Venture beyond the Antarctic Circle to the historic, rarely explored treasures of the Southern Ocean. Discover wildlife-rich Marguerite Bay, the southernmost region believed to have been visited by Palmer. A full programme of lectures affords you fascinating insights into the ‘White Continent’ throughout your voyage. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest polar explorers, discovering famed islands and thrilling tales of adventure.
- Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage led by A&K’s expedition team and local guides
- Pre-cruise stays at stylish, ideally located hotels and A&K-led city tours
- Airport meet and greet and transfers
- Private balcony with every on-board accommodation and butler service with every suite
- Maximum personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3
- Culinary program featuring French-inspired cuisine, including house drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
- 24-hour room service and breakfast in bed
- Choice of Zodiac excursions led by A&K expert naturalist driver-guides
- Traveller’s valet® laundry service
- All gratuities, port charges and taxes
- Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof trousers, boots and trekking poles
- Complimentary wi-fi on board and in hotels
- On-board service from an English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician
- 24/7 A&K on-call support
- Cruise for 14 nights across the Southern Ocean to the White Continent, aboard a luxurious mega-yacht exclusively chartered by A&K
- Join a rare group of explorers who attempt to voyage beyond the Antarctic Circle for further discovery of the fascinating Antarctic Peninsula
- Search for some of the world’s most astounding wildlife, including gentoo penguins, wandering albatrosses, leopard seals, orcas and humpback whales Experience a thrilling enrichment program of Zodiac excursions, lectures and time on shore with the 18-plus members of A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team
- Begin your adventure with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires, exploring this fiery Latin city with your choice of shore excursion
Cabins & Prices
Additional Information
Rob Caskie, Historian
Born in South Africa, Rob became a photographic safari guide and wildlife filmmaker in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, launching his own business in 2011 as a professional speaker and tour guide. With a flair for storytelling, Rob has lectured around the world and on numerous expeditions, knowing that there are powerful lessons to be learned from such tales as those told of the Battle of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and early Antarctic exploration.
Russ Manning, Naturalist Guide
Born in Sussex, Russ joined the British Royal Marine Commandos on his 17th birthday. Serving for 15 years, he journeyed on to the beautiful South Orkneys, working as boatman, travel guide and winter base commander, earning him the Polar Medal. Since 1990, he has embarked upon expedition vessels as a Zodiac driver and naturalist. When not in the polar latitudes, Russ operates a lifeguard search and rescue patrol boat out of Brighton Marina, England.