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PONANT proposes an exceptional expedition cruise into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula’s ice floes. Set sail on an unforgettable 11-day journey aboard Le Lyrial and fall for the charms of the dreamlike landscapes, inhabited by rich and uncommon wildlife.
In Neko Harbour, a magnificent bay surrounded by mountains and ice, you will perhaps be lucky enough to see seals, whales, leopard seals and gentoo penguins.
On Pleneau Island, you’ll be amused by the original gait of the gentoo penguins going about their daily lives with a backdrop of magnificent icebergs. Don’t miss out on the visit to nearby Port Charcot. Jean-Baptiste Charcot, the famous French explorer who led many polar expeditions at the beginning of the 20th century, gave this name to the island as a tribute to his father.
Your ship will then head north before arriving on the volcanic Deception Island, which was long an emblematic whaling site. Its sheltered bay also served as a refuge for sailors during heavy storms.
Before you return to Ushuaia, Le Lyrial will clear a path through the impressive tabletop icebergs of the Weddell Sea, leaving you with an unforgettable memory of your Antarctic crossing.
Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
- 32196
- Ocean
- 20 Feb 19
- Ushuaia
- Sailing On The Weddell Sea
- Polar Regions, South America
- 21 Feb 19
- 03Mar19
- 10 nights
- Ponant
- Multiple Cruiseships 5.5 stars
- Cruise Only
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Ushuaia, Crossing The Drake Passage, Neko Harbor, Paradise Bay, Pléneau Island, Port Charcot, Port Lockroy, Deception Island, Sailing On The Weddell Sea
Inclusions
- Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Hiking opportunity: Neko Harbour, Port Charcot, Port Lockroy, Deception Island.
- Visiting research stations and former whaling stations.
- Landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floe, imposing icebergs, tall snow-covered mountains.
- Wildlife: Gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins, Minke and humpback whales, Weddell seals, sea leopards and sea birds.
- Educational discovery in the respect of environment.
- Exclusive 4-night programme before the cruise Patagonia, a land of contrast
Important Terms
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Departures & Rates
| Cabin Name/Category | From Price/person | |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Stateroom | Wait List | |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Wait List | |
| Prestige Deck 4 | Wait List | |
| Prestige Deck 5 | Wait List | |
| Prestige Deck 6 | Wait List | |
| Deluxe Suite | Wait List | |
| Privilege Suite | Wait List | |
| Prestige Deck 5 Suite | Wait List | |
| Grand Deluxe Suite | Wait List | |
| Grand Privilege Suite | Wait List | |
| Owner's Suite | Wait List |
*Rates are based on per person for two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates, or other cabin types not listed, please contact our Travel Specialists for a quote.
Cabins
Area: 18 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 27 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony. Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
- Butler service
Area: 45 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- 108 sq.ft. private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Bathtub
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
- Butler service
Area: 54 m²
Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- 12m² private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- 2 King-size bed or 2 twin beds
- Shower and bathtub
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet access wifi
- Butler service
Area: 18 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 36 m²
Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- 8m² private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet access wifi
Area: 36 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- 8m² private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Bathtub
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet access wifi
- Butler service
Area: 54 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- The Owner’s suite is situated on Deck 6. It has been decorated by French interior designers and will provide you with a breathtakting panoramic sea view.Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed
- or twin beds Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Butler service
- Internet acces wifi
- 1 private transfer (round trip): Airport – Hotel – Port
- 1 free hour of Spa treatments
Area: 21 m²
Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet access wifi
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | Arrival Date/Time | Departure Date/Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushuaia | – | – | 21/02/2019 | 18:00 |
| 2 | Crossing The Drake Passage | 22/02/2019 | 00:00 | 22/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 3 | Crossing The Drake Passage | 23/02/2019 | 00:00 | 23/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 4 | Neko Harbor | 24/02/2019 | 00:00 | 24/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 4 | Paradise Bay | 24/02/2019 | 00:00 | 24/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 5 | Pléneau Island | 25/02/2019 | 00:00 | 25/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 5 | Port Charcot, Booth Island | 25/02/2019 | 00:00 | 25/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 6 | Port Lockroy, Goudier Island | 26/02/2019 | 00:00 | 26/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 7 | Deception Island, South Shetland Islands | 27/02/2019 | 00:00 | 27/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 8 | Sailing On The Weddell Sea | 28/02/2019 | 00:00 | 28/02/2019 | 00:00 |
| 9 | Crossing The Drake Passage | 01/03/2019 | 00:00 | 01/03/2019 | 00:00 |
| 10 | Crossing The Drake Passage | 02/03/2019 | 00:00 | 02/03/2019 | 00:00 |
| 11 | Ushuaia | 03/03/2019 | 07:00 | – | – |
Ship Info
Le Lyrial
The fourth ship the Sisterships series for PONANT, Le Lyrial embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing, which is PONANT’s signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 122 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.
Interior Design
Ponant have been inspired by the destinations visited and decided to create a subtle variation around a palette of blues. Ranging from the luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in Mediterranean coves, it also includes the blue light of the future pole star.
Accommodation
Elegance and flexibility of the suites and staterooms, decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel.
- Flexible capacity: from 112 to 122 suites & staterooms.
- Maximum configuration: 13 suites & 108 staterooms.
- Maximum number of suites configuration: 24 suites & 86 staterooms.
- Magnificent ocean views: 114 staterooms and suites with balcony
Deck plan
Length 466 ft
Beam 59 ft
Draft 15.3 ft
Cruising speed 14 knots
Ice class 1 C
Classification Bureau Veritas
Flag French
Guest decks 6
Guest capacity (double occupancy) up to 260 PAX
Normal crew size 140
Fleet of expedition Zodiac® (Mark V HD)
Gross tonnage 10 992 UMS
Electric motors 2 x 2300 KW
Installed power 7 200 KW
Construction Fincantieri-Ancône-Italy
Cruise Line
Ponant
PONANT was founded in 1988 by officers of the French Merchant Navy who launched France’s first cruise ship company. For over 30 years PONANT has combined exceptional itineraries to take their guests on cruise voyages that are simultaneously authentic and sophisticated. Their luxurious ships are smaller in stature and as such are able to visit less-frequented ports and little-known anchorages to offer immersive cruise experiences.
