Kayaking & paddling
Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.
Expedition Departure · 11 days
Available
Emblematic Antarctica Le Lyrial Dec 12, 2028 – Dec 22, 2028
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Window or Porthole Stateroom
Best price
21 m²
3 guests
PONANT's Superior Stateroom tier on deck 3. A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm); A bathroom with shower; Window (except cabin 300 : porthole). In your cabin 16
|
Double |
$14,650
|
Available | View at operator |
Lower deck balcony stateroom
18 m²
2 guests
Aggregation of PONANT's Deluxe Stateroom tier on deck 3. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); A bathroom with shower; A private 4 m² balcony. In your cabin 17
|
Double |
$15,560
|
Available | View at operator |
Upper decks balcony stateroom
18 m²
2 guests
Aggregation of PONANT's Prestige Stateroom tiers on decks 4, 5 and 6. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); A bathroom with shower; A private 4 m² balcony. In your cabin 17
|
Double |
$16,220
|
Available | View at operator |
Deluxe Suite
27 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); A bathroom with shower; A private 5 m² balcony. In your cabin 22
|
Double |
$23,450
|
Available | View at operator |
Prestige Suite
37 m²
4 guests
Deck 5. A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm); A lounge with two armchairs, second TV, sliding courtesy door, and convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm); Two bathrooms with shower. In your cabin 18
|
Double |
$29,900
|
Available | View at operator |
Privilege Suite
37 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV; A bathroom with shower and bath; A private 8 m² balcony. In your cabin 22
|
Double |
$31,350
|
Available | View at operator |
Grand Suite
45 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub; A private 12 m² balcony. In your cabin 22
|
Double |
$34,370
|
Available | View at operator |
Grand Privilege Suite
55 m²
4 guests
Deck 6. A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV; A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV; A bathroom with shower and bath. In your cabin 23
|
Double |
$35,290
|
Available | View at operator |
Owner Suite
55 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. A private 12 m² balcony; Three sliding panoramic windows; A bathroom with shower and whirlpool bath. In your cabin 25
|
Double |
$50,240
|
Available | View at operator |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:21 UTC.
Day by day
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
DAY 1 Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
DAYS 2–3 Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
DAYS
4–8
Antarctic Peninsula
DAYS 9–10 Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
DAY 11 Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Activities
11 optional add-on
Visited Regions
4
58°30′S · 63°00′W
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
62°00′S · 58°00′W
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
65°30′S · 52°00′W
Weddell Sea
Iceberg Alley • Tabular Giants & Emperor Penguins
65°30′S · 64°00′W
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Expedition Overview
Mid-Size Expedition Ship
Le Lyrial
IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
200 guests
Ice class 1C
Ice Class 1C: Ice-strengthened bow for navigating in light ice conditions (up to 0.4 m).
Built 2015
122 cabins
20–24h
-1°C to +5°C
52% sea ice
Peak Season · 20h Daylight
December 2028
Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Hatching Chicks
20h Sunlight
First Whales
France
French Luxury
PONANT
PONANT operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to Antarctica with experienced expedition teams.
IAATO Member
5 ships
15 itineraries
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Wildlife on this route
Penguins
Emperor Penguins
The world's largest penguin breeds only in Antarctica's brutal winter. A rare and unforgettable sight.
Penguins
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Whales & Dolphins
Humpback Whale
A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.
Whales & Dolphins
Orca
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
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