Antarctic Cruise Adventure

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Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime to extraordinary Antarctica, where towering icebergs and massive glaciers showcase flawless beauty. Discover the effects of rising global temperatures firsthand with enthralling lectures by climate scientist Dr. James McClintock, enjoy daily Zodiac excursions to the White Continent and witness rare and thri...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime to extraordinary Antarctica, where towering icebergs and massive glaciers showcase flawless beauty. Discover the effects of rising global temperatures firsthand with enthralling lectures by climate scientist Dr. James McClintock, enjoy daily Zodiac excursions to the White Continent and witness rare and thrilling wildlife up close — from lively penguin colonies to several species of whale.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 199 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City Buenos Aires
End City Ushuaia

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 199

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you are met and transferred to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, where you spend the rest of the day at leisure. Located in the fashionable residential enclave of Recoleta, your contemporary luxury hotel occupies a restored palace dating to 1934.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Latin passion and European romance define Buenos Aires, a dynamic city known for its diverse architecture, vibrant contemporary art scene and lively steakhouses. Today, you might opt for a panoramic city tour complete with a tango demonstration, or simply relax and en...

Day 3: Ushuaia

Fly to the charming port town of Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and your gateway to Antarctica. After lunch at the panoramic Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa, opt for a nature walk, or stay put to unwind and savor views spanning the Beagle Channel and the ...

Day 4: At Sea

Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, your vessel cruises the Drake Passage, the 600-mile-wide confluence of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: At Sea

Continue cruising today and join your naturalists on the deck to look for various species of whale and abundant seabirds, which join other mammals in feasting on the krill-rich waters of the Drake Passage. Later in the evening, chat with experts about the wildlife spotted today and learn about the next day’s itinerary.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Antarctica

Today, conditions permitting, ‘Le Lyrial’ cruises the Antarctic Sound. Located at the northernmost tip of the Antarctic mainland, the sound harbors a proliferation of giant icebergs and one of Antarctica’s largest colonies of Adélie penguin. Your Expedition Team scouts for opportunities to land on remote, biodiverse islands.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Antarctica

This morning your Expedition Team may chart a course for the South Shetland Islands, an enclave of captivating history, geology and wildlife. Here, your team looks for the best opportunities to visit volcanic islands and historic sites, as well as gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguin rookeries.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Antarctica

Bordering the South Shetland Islands along the Antarctic continent, the Danco Coast is famed for its scenic, jawdropping waterways. From the comfort of your vessel, you may sail through some of its most stunning and photogenic channels, straits and bays.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Antarctica

Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and after a full day of adventure, recap the day’s discoveries with your naturalist guides, spend time on deck chatting with fellow guests and take in enriching presentations from the Expedition Team. Later, unwind over cocktails in the lounge before dinner in the elegant dining room.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Antarctica

Possible excursions today may include a Zodiac cruise through an area renowned for its prolific humpback whale sightings or visits to sites known to harbor gentoo penguin, kelp gull and breeding skua. Following today’s exciting excursions, relax or seize the opportunity to capture photos amid Antarctica’s distinctively atmospheric twilight.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: At Sea

Bid farewell to Antarctica and begin your cruise back to Ushuaia. 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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: At Sea

While cruising through this historic passage, you may spot various Drake Passage seabird species, including the elusive albatross and the giant petrel.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Ushuaia

‘Le Lyrial’ is scheduled to dock in Ushuaia this morning. After breakfast, bid farewell to your crew and fellow guests before disembarking. Then, transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $18,490
Price per day$1,422
Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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Meals Included
  • 12 Breakfast
  • 10 Lunch
  • 10 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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