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Le Lyrial, Antarctica South Georgia & Falklands ex Buenos Aires Roundtrip

Cruise Le Lyrial, Antarctica South Georgia & Falklands ex Buenos Aires Roundtrip
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 05 Jan 2025
Cruise Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.

Jan 5: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you make your way to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

Jan 6: Buenos Aires | Art of the Tango
Explore the vibrant Argentine capital of Buenos Aires with a tour and tango demonstration or delve into the city’s street art scene. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.

Jan 7: Ushuaia | At the Edge of the World
Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and your gateway to Antarctica. Time permitting, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.

Jan 8: The South Atlantic | Priming Your Lens
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lectures with a focus on photography.

Jan 9: The Falkland Islands | Remote Island 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. Weather permitting, take in the rugged beauty of the Falklands as you search for gentoo and rockhopper penguin colonies and the majestic albatross.

Jan 10: The Falkland Islands | A Closer Look
Conditions permitting, you may return to the islands to visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas.

Jan 11: The South Atlantic | On Whale Watch
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Whale sightings are common in this stretch of water.

Jan 12: The South Atlantic | The Living Sea
The open ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan the seas to spot seabirds and marine mammals as the ship cruises the nutrient-rich waters, perhaps passing the distinctive points of the Shag Rocks islets.

Jan 13: 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 rugged coves and shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguin.

Jan 14: South Georgia | Shackleton’s Legacy
Today, you might learn about the exploits of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton as your A&K historian reveals significant whaling and exploration sites.

Jan 15: 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.

Jan 16: The Scotia Sea | Enrichment at Sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. Prepare for your Antarctic arrival with lectures from the experts who know it best.

Jan 17: The Scotia Sea | Antarctic Anticipation
As Antarctica draws closer, your Expedition Team continues to build anticipation with insightful presentations. Between sessions, enjoy a drink and soak in the awe-inspiring views that surround you.

Jan 18: 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 19: Antarctica | Your Team Leads the Way
Conditions permitting, get a closer look at the Antarctic Peninsula or the South Shetland Islands with more exciting shore excursions with your Expedition Team.

Jan 20 The Drake Passage | Wondrous Wilderness
Antarctica invites another day full of photo ops as snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your lens.

Jan 21: Antarctica | A Parting Glimpse
Today, bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia. While cruising this historic passage, keep watch for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.

Jan 22: The Drake Passage | Reflections at Sea
The ship’s return through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap and reflection, offering time to compare notes with your expert lecturers on the wildlife, history and geology of the White Continent.

Jan 23: Depart Ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer for your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
Sailing Dates
05 Jan 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Jan 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel
6 Jan 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel
7 Jan 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flight to Ushuaia
7 Jan 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark
8 Jan 2025 At Sea    
9 Jan 2025 Falkland Islands
10 Jan 2025 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
11 Jan 2025 At Sea    
12 Jan 2025 At Sea    
13 Jan 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
14 Jan 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
15 Jan 2025 Gold Harbour, South Georgia
16 Jan 2025 At Sea    
17 Jan 2025 At Sea    
18 Jan 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
19 Jan 2025 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
20 Jan 2025 Antarctic Peninsula
21 Jan 2025 Drake Passage
22 Jan 2025 Drake Passage
23 Jan 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina Diembark Flight to Buenos Aires
23 Jan 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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