From: Argentina, Ushuaia
To: Argentina, Ushuaia
Dates: 17.12.2027 - 03.01.2028
Duration: 17 Nights
Ship: LE LYRIAL

The Great Austral Loop

Explore the Southern Ocean, the kingdom of great expeditions and home to the most extraordinary adventures, during an expedition cruise to the highest latitudes, from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica. During this odyssey, where wild nature reigns supreme, you will discover, escorted by sei whales, the breathtaking landscapes of the Falkland Islands, featuring white sandy beaches, jagged cliffs and windswept moors. Then the mountainous South Georgia will guide you in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, into the heart of its glaciers shaped by time, where king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals populate the beaches of black sand. The inaccessible White Continent finally reveals itself, draping icebergs, glaciers, mountains and icy seas in thousands of shades of white. In this universe of silence and light, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins, seals, whales and seabirds will become your companions on this unforgettable journey imbued with adventure and dreaminess. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.

LE LYRIAL

  • Guests: 264
  • Suites: 122
  • Crew: 145
  • Spa: 1
  • Restaurants: 2
  • Length: 466 ft
  • Beam: 59 ft
  • Draft: 15.3 ft
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Decks: 6
  • Zodiacs: 11
  • Tonnage: 10 944 UMS
  • Motors: 2 x 2300 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italy
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Dec 17, 2027
Argentina, Ushuaia
16:00*
18:30
2
Dec 18, 2027
cruising
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-
3
Dec 19, 2027
New Island
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-
3
Dec 19, 2027
Grave Cove
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-
4-6
Dec 20, 2027 – Dec 22, 2027
cruising
-
-
7-9
Dec 23, 2027 – Dec 25, 2027
South Georgia
-
-
10-11
Dec 26, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027
cruising
-
-
12-15
Dec 28, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
Antarctic Peninsula
-
-
16-17
Jan 1, 2028 – Jan 2, 2028
Crossing the Drake Passage
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-
18
Jan 3, 2028
Argentina, Ushuaia
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Grand Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner Suite

  • Cabin: 55 m²
  • Pax: 2
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