Available January 2028

Emblematic Antarctica

Name: Emblematic Antarctica — Jan 13, 2028
Brand: PONANT
Availability: InStock

From $17,370

Departure Jan 13, 2028 ⚓ Ushuaia

Arrival Jan 23, 2028 ⚓ Ushuaia

Duration 11 days 10 nights

Operator 🇫🇷 PONANT French Luxury

Ship Le Lyrial 200 guests

Ice class 1C

Year built 2015

Day by day

Route:

Ushuaia South Shetlands Weddell Sea Ushuaia

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…

Day 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.

Day 4–8 — Antarctic Peninsula

Day 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

Activities

Kayaking & paddling

Optional activities

Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.

Kayaking & paddling ↗

Expedition Overview

Operator

PONANT

French Luxury

PONANT operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.

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Month

January 2028

High Summer · Playful Chicks

Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.

Playful Chicks Whale Watching Warmest Weather

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Regions

Visited Regions

4 regions on this voyage

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

Weddell Sea

Iceberg Alley • Tabular Giants & Emperor Penguins

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

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Lowest available price

Cheapest cabin across all tracked offers — 1 price change since Jul 23, 2026

▲ $800 higher since first tracked

$16,570 ▲ $17,370

Jul 23 Aug 12 today

$17,370 now low $16,570 · high $17,370 Jul 23, 2026 – today

Cheapest per-person price across all cabins and operators, captured over time. Past changes don't predict future prices.

Cabin offers

Cabin	Occupancy	Price (per person)	Promo	Availability	Source	detail.action
Window or Porthole Stateroom 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). A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower Window (except cabin 300 : porthole) In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$16,320	Ponant Bonus -15%	sold out	PONANT
Lower deck balcony stateroom Best price 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. 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 A window and panoramic glazed swing door In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$17,370	Ponant Bonus -15%	available	PONANT	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. 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 A panoramic sliding bay window In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$18,120	Ponant Bonus -15%	available	PONANT	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. Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service A fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$26,320	Ponant Bonus -15%	sold out	PONANT
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. 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 A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$27,360	Ponant Bonus -15%	sold out	PONANT
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. Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service A fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and bath A private 8 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$29,600	Ponant Bonus -15%	available	PONANT	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. Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service A fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub A private 12 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$35,870	Ponant Bonus -15%	available	PONANT	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. Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service A fruit basket every day 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 lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors A bathroom with shower and bath A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$36,910	Ponant Bonus -15%	sold out	PONANT
Owner Suite 55 m² · 2 guests Deck 6. A private 12 m² balcony; Three sliding panoramic windows; A bathroom with shower and whirlpool bath. A private 12 m² balcony Three sliding panoramic windows A bathroom with shower and whirlpool bath Butler service Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) A one-hour treatment per person (for 2 people) in the wellness area, including body and facial treatments A private return transfer Champagne and fruit on arrival A fruit basket every day One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$44,010	Ponant Bonus -15%	available	PONANT	View at operator