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 unforgettable festivities onboard, exhilarating Zodiac excursions revealing the region’s distinctive wildlife and majestic glaciers, and family-friendly fun hosted by A&K's own Young Explorers Guides.
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, 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.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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.
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. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you continue your exploration of the West Falkland Islands region. Here, you may spot gentoo or rockhopper penguins, or the majestic albatross. This evening, partake in memorable holiday festivities as your vessel is scheduled to sail toward South Georgia.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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.
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 glacier-carved coves and rugged shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguins, as well as southern elephant and fur seals.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
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.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
A photographer’s paradise, beguiling South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit the southern end of South Georgia, home to fur seals, southern elephant seals and king penguins.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.
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
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.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Pause to take it all in on this, your final day in Antarctica. Keep your eyes peeled for species that may have eluded you until this point.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel transits north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guide.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Le Lyrial | Meals: BLD
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to 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 Dec 21.
Last group event: disembarkation by 9:00 a.m. on Jan 8.
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
| Dec 21, 2025 - Jan 8, 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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