Package Summary: 18 nights Cruise & Stay Only
Package Starts: 20th December 2024 – at Buenos Aires hotel, Argentina
Cruise Starts: 22nd December 2024 – from Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise Ends: 7th January 2025 – into Ushuaia, Argentina
Package Ends: 7th January 2025 – in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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**SPECIAL**
Make a new booking on this cruise and save $$$$ on select categories. Offer valid on select cruises only and is subject to withdrawal at any time without prior notice. Conditions apply*
Twin Classic Balcony Stateroom – Category 1 – was $44,600 – now $38,445*pp
Twin Deluxe Balcony Stateroom – Category 2 – was $49,215 – now $43,060*pp
Twin Premier Balcony Stateroom – Category 3 – was $52,290 – now $46,135*pp
Twin Prestige Balcony Suite – Category 4 – was $70,755 – now $64,600*pp
Twin Premier Two-Toom Balcony Suite – Category 5 – was $81,520 – now $75,365*pp
Twin Privilege Two-Room Balcony Suite – Category 6 – was $85,370 – now $79,215*pp
Twin Grand Deluxe Two-Room Balcony Suite – Category 7 – was $93,060 – now $86,905*pp
Twin Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite – Category 8 – was $105,370 – now $99,215*pp
Twin Owner’s Balcony Suite – Category 9 – was $109,215 – now $103,060*pp
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Experience an epic holiday adventure to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, celebrating the arrival of the new year in the world`s most remarkable wilderness alongside A&K`s passionate Expedition Team. Enjoy additional family programming led by A&K Young Explorers Guides and unforgettable holiday festivities on board, all while experiencing otherworldly landscapes on Zodiac excursions.
Journey Highlights:
– Cruise for 16 nights on an extended holiday voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, onboard a luxurious mega-yacht exclusively chartered by A&K
– Voyage to the Falkland Islands to explore this remote archipelago`s colourful history and wildlife
– Explore historic, wildlife-rich South Georgia, where you visit spectacular king penguin colonies as well as the gravesite of one of Antarctica`s most intrepid explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton
– Celebrate an unforgettable Christmas and New Year`s Eve with spirited onboard festivities while exploring the Southern Ocean
– Young guests enjoy additional family programming led by dedicated Young Explorers Guides
– Begin your adventure with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires, exploring this fiery Latin city with your choice of shore excursion
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Antarctica South Georgia & Falklands Cruise & Stay Package includes:
– Arrival meet and greet transfer from airport to hotel*
– 2 nights accommodation at a luxury Buenos Aires hotel* including most meals
– Choice of curated land excursions in Buenos Aires
– Transfer from hotel to airport
– One way economy class flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
– Transfer from airport to port*
– 16 night luxury expedition cruise aboard Abercrombie & Kent`s Le Lyrial from Ushuaia return
– Private Balcony with every onboard accommodation and Butler Service with every Suite in categories 4-9* (an exclusive on A&K charters only, including welcome Champagne, nightly canapes, packing/unpacking on request and more)
– An exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage Led by A&K`s expedition team and local guides
– Open bar on board with beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wines and spirits)
– Culinary Program featuring French-Inspired cuisine, including house Drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
– 24-Hour room service on board
– Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof pants, boots and trekking poles
– Zodiac excursions led by A&K Expert Naturalist driver-guides
– Enrichment program, lectures and presentations
– Traveller`s valet laundry service on board
– All gratuities, port charges and taxes
– Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary)
– Onboard service from an English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician
– 24/7 A&K on-call support
– Transfer from port to airport
– One way economy class flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Pre Tour Extension may be available for this journey. Please ask for a quote at time of enquiry.
Journey Details: *Categories 4-9 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. This journey contains active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain and optional, challenging hikes.
Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K`s control at the sole discretion of the Captain.
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Pre-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 20 Dec 2024 | Transfer from airport to hotel |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 20 Dec 2024 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Hotel | |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Hotel | |
| 22 Dec 2024 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Flight to Ushuaia | |
| 22 Dec 2024 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark | |
| 23 Dec 2024 | At sea | ||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Falkland Islands |
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| 25 Dec 2024 | Port Stanley, Falkland Islands |
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| 26 Dec 2024 | At sea | ||
| 27 Dec 2024 | At sea | ||
| 28 Dec 2024 | South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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| 29 Dec 2024 | South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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| 30 Dec 2024 | Gold Harbour, South Georgia |
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| 31 Dec 2024 | At sea | ||
| 01 Jan 2025 | At sea | ||
| 02 Jan 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 03 Jan 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 04 Jan 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 05 Jan 2025 | Drake Passage |
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| 06 Jan 2025 | Drake Passage |
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| 07 Jan 2025 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Disembark | Flight to Buenos Aires |
| 07 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.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
Dec 20: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, make your way to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.
Dec 21: Buenos Aires | A Vibrant Capital Revealed
Explore Buenos Aires, a dynamic city known for its diverse architecture and vibrant contemporary arts scene. Take in a guided tour and tango demonstration or delve into the city’s colourful street art culture. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.
Dec 22: Ushuaia | Cast Off on Your Family Adventure
Fly to Ushuaia, your gateway to Antarctica. Here, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.
Dec 23: The South Atlantic | Welcome Aboard
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lecture series, and the Young Explorers Guides entertain with a host of onboard activities.
Dec 24: The Falkland Islands | Historic 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. Here, you may spot gentoo or rockhopper penguin, or majestic albatross.
Dec 25: The Falkland Islands | A Holiday Celebration
Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you continue your exploration of the Falkland Islands region. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas. This evening, partake in memorable holiday festivities as your vessel is scheduled to sail toward South Georgia.
Dec 26: The South Atlantic | Cruising to South Georgia
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia. Time aboard is once again filled with fascinating lectures by your Expedition Team as well as exciting family-friendly programming led by Young Explorers Guides.
Dec 27: The South Atlantic | Sightings at Sea
As you approach South Georgia, deckside wildlife sightings may become more frequent. This stretch of ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan for seabirds as you keep an eye out for remote islets like the six distinctively pointed outcroppings of the Shag Rocks.
Dec 28: 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 glacier-carved coves and rugged shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguin, as well as southern elephant seal and fur seal.
Dec 29: South Georgia | Legendary Footsteps
Today, you might explore sites with your A&K historian as they share tales of the whaling era and the exploits of legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Dec 30: 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.
Dec 31: The Scotia Sea | New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.
Jan 1: The Scotia Sea | Antarctic Anticipation
Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.
Jan 2: 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 3: Antarctica | The Ride of a Lifetime
If the weather holds, younger guests may get a turn at the tiller of a nimble Zodiac boat. In the evening, capture photos in the stunning Antarctic twilight.
Jan 4: Antarctica | Wondrous Wilderness
Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
Jan 5: The Drake Passage | A Parting Glimpse
Today, bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guides.
Jan 6: The Drake Passage | Reflections at Sea
While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Jan 7: Depart Ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
Le Lyrial like her sisterships embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 122 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.
Interoir Design:
We have been inspired by the destinations we visit and decided to create a subtle variation around a palette of blues. Ranging from the luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in Mediterranean coves, it also includes the blue light of the future pole star.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 199
Abercrombie & Kent was born on the plains of Africa in 1962 when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered a new style of luxury adventure travel with little more than a reconditioned Bedford truck, a sterling silver ice bucket and a bold vision.
A deep desire to deliver unique and life-changing travel experiences inspired ground-breaking enhancements, from the first luxury tented camps in Africa and mobile refrigeration to operations in Egypt, India, Australia and beyond. From those modest beginnings, A&K has grown into a globe-spanning network of local offices, opening destinations previously inaccessible to visitors and establishing a new benchmark for experiential travel.
Today, we are the world’s premier luxury travel company, with an unrivalled legacy of creating memorable, inspiring adventures in more than 100 countries and on all seven continents. Our approach combines singular service, authentic local expertise and beyond-the-guidebook insider access, all of which come together to create a journey of a lifetime, every time you travel with us.
A&K is the world leader in luxury travel and we offer everything from inspiring tailor-made adventures to Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruises and epic Private Jet Journeys. We operate our own safari camps and lodges throughout Africa, cruise ships on the Nile, Yangzi and Irrawaddy Rivers, and maintain a fleet of customised safari vehicles.
We have a deep commitment to the communities our guests visit, funding grassroots projects through A&K Philanthropy. Our reputation and expertise allow A&K travellers private, often exclusive, encounters with local identities, privileged access to museums, archaeological sites and cultural attractions and authentic immersion in a destination which really reveals the spirit of a place and its people. This is the A&K difference and why we are consistently recognised as the ultimate for luxury travel by professionals and guests alike.
We’ve Got the World Covered A&K has over 55 offices in more than 30 countries, a global family consisting of more than 2,500 dedicated and passionate travel professionals. Expertise and passion for authentic discovery is fundamental to our goal of delivering truly inspirational travel experiences. And our extensive network of Journey Designers, local guides, Resident Tour Directors, drivers and staff around the world who make this happen have it in their DNA.
HERE DOWN UNDER Our Australasian presence includes offices in Melbourne and Auckland. Established in Melbourne in 1986, A&K Australia has almost 100 local staff both sides of the Tasman all working together to deliver the finest travel experiences both here and abroad through handcrafted small group journeys, expedition cruises and tailor-made adventures.
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Premier Two-Room Balcony Suite – Category 5
Grand Deluxe Two-Room Balcony Suite – Category 7
Privilege Two-Room Balcony Suite – Category 6
Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite – Category 8
Owner’s Balcony Suite – Category 9
Classic Balcony Stateroom-Category 1
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom-Category 2
Premier Balcony Stateroom-Category 3
Prestige Balcony Suite – Category 4
Surface : 54 m². Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin.
The Owner’s suite is situated on Deck 6. It has been decorated by French interior designers and will provide you with a breathtakting panoramic sea view.Individually-controlled air-conditioning
King-size bed
or twin beds Shower
Minibar
Flat screen
satellite TV
Desk with stationery
Ipod™ players
Video on demand
safe
Hairdryer
Bath robes
Satellite direct line telephone
110/220 volts outlet
French bath products
24hr room service
Internet acces wifi.
Surface : 54 m². Capacity :up to 4 passengers per cabin.
12m² private balcony
Individually-controlled air-conditioning
2 King-size bed or 2 twin beds
Shower and bathtub
Minibar
Flat screen
Satellite TV
Desk with stationery
Ipod™ players
Video on demand
Safe
Hairdryer
Bath robes
Satellite direct line telephone
110/220 volts outlet
French bath products
24hr room service
Internet access wifi.
Surface : 36 m². Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin.
8m² private balcony
Individually-controlled air-conditioning
King-size bed or twin beds
Bathtub
Minibar
Flat screen
Satellite TV
Desk with stationery
Ipod™ players
Video on demand
Safe
Hairdryer
Bath robes
Satellite direct line telephone
110/220 volts outlet
French bath products
24hr room service
Internet access wifi.
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