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Le Lyrial, Antarctic Cruise Adventure ex Buenos Aires Return

Cruise Le Lyrial, Antarctic Cruise Adventure ex Buenos Aires Return
Cruise Line Abercrombie & Kent
Ship Le Lyrial by Abercrombie & Kent
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Dec 2024
Cruise Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.

Dec 10: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, make your way 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.

Dec 11: Buenos Aires | A Capital Like No Other
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 enjoy your hotel’s luxurious amenities. Later this afternoon, meet with your fellow adventurers for a welcome cocktail reception.

Dec 12: Ushuaia | Gateway to Antarctica
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 savour views spanning the Beagle Channel and the rugged Andean mountainscape beyond. This afternoon, transfer to your ship and settle in. Later this evening, your vessel navigates into the Beagle Channel before heading out to sea.

Dec 13: The Drake Passage | The Adventure Begins
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, your vessel cruises the Drake Passage, the 965-kilometre-wide confluence of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Dec 14: The Drake Passage | Legendary Crossing
Continue cruising today and join your naturalists on the deck to look for various species of whales 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.

Dec 15: Antarctica | The White Continent
Today, conditions permitting, ‘Le Lyrial’ cruises the Antarctic Sound. Located at the northernmost tip of the Antarctic mainland, the sound harbours 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.

Dec 16: Antarctica | Islands of Discovery
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.

Dec 17: Antarctica | Scenic Waterways
Bordering the South Shetland Islands along the Antarctic continent, the Danco Coast is famed for its scenic, jaw-dropping waterways. From the comfort of your vessel, you may sail through some of its most stunning and photogenic channels, straits and bays.

Dec 18: Antarctica | Wondrous Wilderness
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.

Dec 19: Antarctica | A Twilight to Remember
Possible excursions today may include a Zodiac cruise through an area renowned for its prolific humpback whale sightings or visits to sites known to harbour 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.

Dec 20: The Drake Passage | A Parting Glimpse
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.

Dec 21: The Drake Passage | Memorable Return
While cruising through this historic passage, you may spot various Drake Passage seabird species, including the elusive albatross and the giant petrel.

Dec 22: Depart 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.
Sailing Dates
10 Dec 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Dec 2024 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel
11 Dec 2024 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel
12 Dec 2024 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flight to Ushuaia
12 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark
13 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
14 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
15 Dec 2024 Antarctic Sound
16 Dec 2024 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
17 Dec 2024 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
18 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
19 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
20 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
21 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
22 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina Disembark Flight to Buenos Aires
22 Dec 2024 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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