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Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
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
Set off on a panoramic Luxury Expedition Cruise exploring the very best of the Southern Ocean. Perfect for photographers and explorers alike, this voyage reveals not only the wonders of Antarctica, but also breathtaking South Georgia and the starkly beautiful Falkland Islands — including the seldom-visited West Falkland. Go ashore with your Expedition Team to visit areas rich in the history of polar exploration and experience the region’s fascinating wildlife in all its glory.
Journey Highlights
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you are met and transferred to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.
Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and your gateway to Antarctica. Time permitting, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.
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Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lectures with a focus on photography.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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. Weather permitting, take in the rugged beauty of the Falklands as you search for gentoo and rockhopper penguin colonies, and the majestic albatross.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Whale sightings are common in this stretch of water.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
The open ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan the seas to spot seabirds and marine mammals as the ship cruises the nutrient-rich waters, perhaps passing the distinctive points of the Shag Rocks islets.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
The day’s planned destination is South Georgia, one of the Southern Ocean’s most biodiverse regions. Weather permitting, explore its rugged coves and shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguins.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Today, you might learn about the exploits of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton as your A&K historian reveals significant whaling and exploration sites.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
A photographer’s paradise, South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit South Georgia's southern end, a vital habitat populated with fur seals, southern elephant seals and king penguins.
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Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. Prepare for your Antarctic arrival with lectures from the experts who know it best.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
As Antarctica draws closer, your Expedition Team continues to build anticipation with insightful presentations. Between sessions, enjoy a drink and soak in the awe-inspiring views that surround you.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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 penguins.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Conditions permitting, get a closer look at the Antarctic Peninsula or the South Shetland Islands with your Expedition Team, perhaps encountering nesting giant petrels or skuas on your explorations.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Antarctica invites another day full of photo ops as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your lens.
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Pause to take it all in on this, your final day in Antarctica. Keep your eyes peeled for species that may have eluded your lens until this point.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia. While cruising this historic passage, keep watch for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
The ship’s transit 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.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer for your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
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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.
Internal air included: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain and optional, challenging hikes.
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 Jan 7.
Last group event: disembarkation by 9:00 a.m. on Jan 25.
Contact one of our Journey Designers to start planning your itinerary.
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
Jan 7, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026 |
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Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Classic Balcony Stateroom - Category 1 | Price AU$39,790pp | Single Supplement AU$9,940 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - Category 2 | Price AU$45,150pp | Single Supplement AU$11,290 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Premier Balcony Stateroom - Category 3 | Price AU$48,210pp | Single Supplement AU$12,055 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Prestige Balcony Suite - Category 4 | Price AU$68,875pp | Single Supplement AU$51,655 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Premier Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 5 | Price AU$82,650pp | Single Supplement AU$61,985 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Privilege Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 6 | Price AU$88,005pp | Single Supplement AU$66,010 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Grand Deluxe Two-Room Balcony Suite - Category 7 | Price AU$94,895pp | Single Supplement AU$71,170 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite - Category 8 | Price AU$109,435pp | Single Supplement AU$82,085 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Cabin Class Le Lyrial: Owner's Balcony Suite - Category 9 | Price AU$113,265pp | Single Supplement AU$107,600 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
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