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 daily Zodiac excursions.
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Featured Experts
Helen Ahern, Zodiac Driver & Naturalist Guide
Hailing from New Zealand, Helen brings a passion for discovering and interpreting the world’s natural environments. Deeply experienced in educational leadership, she has been cruising with A&K since 2014.
Kristin Wornson, Young Explorer's Guide
Kristin has served as a research associate and Young Explorers Guide since 2005. On this cruise, she leads a rich and varied program of activities for young guests both on and off the ship.
Arrive in Argentina’s capital and transfer to your hotel.
Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Explore Buenos Aires with your local guides, choosing from excursions that include a guided tour with a tango demonstration or a tour of the city’s vibrant street art scene. In the evening, join your fellow guests and A&K staff for a welcome cocktail reception.
Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires | Meals: B
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take a guided trek in the Cerro Alarken Nature Reserve before boarding your luxurious expedition cruiser for the next 15 days of adventure. Watch with your family from the comfort of your own private balcony as ‘Le Lyrial’ heads out to sea.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
As you sail east toward the Falkland Islands, A&K’s Expedition Team begins its exciting lecture series, covering everything from penguins to the formation of sea ice to thrilling personal accounts of living in Antarctica. Photography enthusiasts of all ages enjoy time with A&K’s Resident Photo Coach, on hand to share tips and answer questions. Young guests — even teens, who may enjoy their own teens-only group — are invited to join Young Explorers Guides for onboard adventures ranging from a scavenger hunt to nautical knot-tying with a former British Royal Marine Commando. The cool waters in these parts are rich in krill, making them a favourite with local wildlife searching for food. Alongside your naturalist guides, spot various species of whales and seabirds from ‘Le Lyrial’s’ deck.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
Today, ‘Le Lyrial’ arrives in the remote Falkland Islands. Conditions permitting, you may visit the tiny capital of Stanley, where you can stroll its charming streets and explore its surrounding wilderness areas.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you find yourself at sea heading toward one of the most beautiful places on earth. As you approach South Georgia, deckside sightings of whales and other wildlife become more frequent. Time spent cruising is once again filled with fascinating lectures by your Expedition Team as well as exciting family-friendly programming led by Young Explorers Guides. The open ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life — scan the seas to spot marine mammals and seabirds as the ship cruises the nutrient-rich waters past the islands of Shag Rocks islands.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
Explore South Georgia, the Southern Ocean’s crown jewel of wildlife. South Georgia is a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes Mountains, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores — ideal for exploring with your naturalist guides on Zodiacs (sturdy inflatable boats). Weather and ice conditions permitting, excursions over the next three days include stops along the northeast coastline of the island, where you may have the chance to visit vast colonies of king penguins and southern elephant seals. You may also explore iconic historic sites with your A&K historian, who shares tales of the whaling era and the heroic age of exploration. You also learn about the life and exploits of Antarctica’s greatest explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose final resting place is right here on South Georgia Island, at Grytviken.
'Le Lyrial': Meals: BLD
Cruise the Scotia Sea while your expert lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia and hint at what’s to come in Antarctica. Young Explorers Guides arrange for engaging activities that include dissecting loligo squids, creating Japanese fish prints with an ink rubbing and a special visit to the ship’s high-tech bridge to see how ‘Le Lyrial’ is controlled.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
To celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one, look forward to incredible landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands. Weather and ice conditions permitting, your Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities to set out on Zodiacs and explore the continent’s iconic shores, which teem with gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins. Meanwhile, a parent-free Zodiac ride beckons younger guests, who receive a lesson from their naturalist guide on how to drive the nimble boats while cruising past ice floes, whales and napping leopard seals. Antarctica’s stunning geography enhances the excitement of your experience here as dramatic snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to Antarctica as ‘Le Lyrial’ points north toward Ushuaia. Enjoy time with the new friends you’ve made, observe more marine life from the decks or participate in family-friendly activities with your Young Explorers Guides.
'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, disembark ‘Le Lyrial.’ Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires, where you board your flight home or join our Ushuaia post-tour extension.
Meals: B
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Economy Class flights included.
This journey contains some 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.
Minimum age is 7 years.
Categories 4–9 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
First group event: welcome reception on Dec 20.
Last group event: disembarkation at 9:00 a.m. on Jan 5.
Note: Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination is required for this program.
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
Palacio Duhau is a superb city hotel and a member of the legendary Park Hyatt portfolio. The building itself is hugely impressive. The ex... Read more
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
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Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Classic Balcony Stateroom - Category 1 | Price AU$27,555pp was AU$32,960 | Single Supplement AU$11,910 was AU$23,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - Category 2 | Price AU$31,610pp was AU$37,015 | Single Supplement AU$13,430 was AU$26,860 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Premier Balcony Stateroom - Category 3 | Price AU$33,635pp was AU$39,040 | Single Supplement AU$14,185 was AU$28,370 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Prestige Balcony Suite - Category 4 | Price AU$47,150pp was AU$52,555 | Single Supplement AU$43,640 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Premier Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 5 | Price AU$55,935pp was AU$61,340 | Single Supplement AU$51,995 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Privilege Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 6 | Price AU$59,310pp was AU$64,715 | Single Supplement AU$55,195 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Grand Deluxe Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 7 | Price AU$66,745pp was AU$72,150 | Single Supplement AU$62,155 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite - Category 8 | Price AU$76,880pp was AU$82,285 | Single Supplement AU$71,885 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite - Category 8 | Price AU$79,580pp was AU$84,985 | Single Supplement AU$74,455 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
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