Antarctic expedition voyage — expedition on the mega-yacht Le Lyrial

Antarctica. In the Wake of Charcot

Name: Antarctica. In the Wake of Charcot
Price: 14895 EUR
Availability: InStock

5 · 13 days / 12 nights · Wildlife · Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2027

13 days / 12 nights

Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2027

With a tour leader

English-speaking guide

Comfort

LUXURY — mega-yacht Le Lyrial

from 14895 EUR

per person

What awaits you

An expedition to Antarctica aboard the luxury mega-yacht Le Lyrial — following in the footsteps of great explorers to the most pristine continent on Earth.

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Penguin Colonies

Adélie, gentoo, and other penguins — countless colonies

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Seals and Elephant Seals

Weddell seals, crabeater seals, elephant seals, and leopard seals

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Antarctic Peninsula

Glaciers, floating ice, giant icebergs, mountain peaks

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Zodiac Landings

Shore landings and Zodiac excursions among icebergs

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Whales and Orcas

Humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas in Antarctic waters

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Research Stations

Visits to active Antarctic research stations

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Onboard Lectures

Lectures on Antarctic history and wildlife by naturalist guides

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Luxury Mega-Yacht

Le Lyrial — an elegant yacht with 122 cabins and onboard spa

Day-by-Day Programme

The group meets in Buenos Aires.

Arrival in Buenos Aires. Check into a 5-star hotel for rest. Free time.

Check out and transfer to the airport. Flight to Ushuaia. Ushuaia, capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, is considered the gateway to the White Continent. Nicknamed the "End of the World" by Argentinians, this city is nestled beneath mountains where the Andes descend straight into the sea. Boarding the Le Lyrial, departure at 18:00.

Crossing the famous Drake Passage. The expedition leader will brief us on safety rules and conduct. Lectures on Antarctic history and wildlife. Watching albatrosses, petrels, and other seabirds from the ship's decks.

The mythical Antarctic Peninsula — unforgettable days surrounded by extraordinary wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals, giant petrels, elephant seals, fur seals, and orcas. Depending on ice conditions — Zodiac excursions and shore landings. Glaciers, floating ice, giant icebergs, mountain peaks, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays. We sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache, and Sir Ernest Shackleton — the great explorers of Antarctica.

Returning across the Drake Passage. Located at the latitude of the infamous "Furious Fifties," between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route connecting Antarctica to South America. The Drake Passage harbors remarkably diverse marine life.

Disembarkation in Ushuaia at 08:00. Check into a hotel for rest or transfer to the airport for the return flight.

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Tour Leader

Tour Leader Club

Professional guides with years of experience

Accommodation

Le Lyrial — an elegant mega-yacht offering 122 cabins and suites with cosy balconies. The design is inspired by ocean voyages and the glow of the Blue Star in the Lyra constellation. The yacht accommodates 264 passengers. On board: two restaurants, three lounges, a poolside bar under open skies, a theatre, a fitness centre with steam room and Turkish bath, and Sothys spa. Every cabin features air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, safe, en-suite bathroom, bathrobe, and unlimited WiFi.