Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage
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Mark the New Year with an Antarctic and South Georgia adventure unlike any other. This special departure rings in the holiday season with exhilarating Zodiac excursions, kid-friendly fun hosted by A&K's own Young Explorers Guides and lavish onboard celebrations. Elevating your experience as no one else can, our acclaimed Expedition Team brings the history of polar exploration alive while revealing the region’s iconic wildlife in all its glory.
Cruise for 17 nights on an extended holiday voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, onboard a luxurious mega-yacht exclusively chartered by A&K
Spend two days in the Falkland Islands to explore this remote archipelago’s colorful history and wildlife
Explore historic, wildlife-rich South Georgia, where you visit spectacular king penguin colonies as well as the gravesite of one of Antarctica’s most intrepid explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton
Celebrate an unforgettable Christmas and New Year’s Eve with spirited onboard festivities while exploring the Southern Ocean
Young guests enjoy additional family programming led by dedicated Young Explorers Guides
Begin your adventure with a one-night stay in Buenos Aires, exploring this fiery Latin city
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
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.
Day 2 | Ushuaia - Cast Off on Your Family Adventure
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.
Day 3 | The South Atlantic - Welcome Aboard
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.
Day 4 | The Falkland Islands - Historic Outpost
Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harboring a wealth of marine and bird life. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness.
Day 5 | The Falkland Islands - A Holiday Celebration
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.
Day 6 | The South Atlantic - Cruising to South Georgia
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.
Day 7 | The South Atlantic - Sightings at Sea
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.
Day 8 | South Georgia - Wildlife Haven
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.
Day 9 | South Georgia - Legendary Footsteps
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.
Day 10 | South Georgia - Photographer’s Paradise
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.
Day 11 | The Scotia Sea - New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.
Day 12 | The Scotia Sea - Antarctic Anticipation
Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.
Day 13 | Antarctica - Incredible White Continent
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.
Day 14 | Antarctica - The Ride of a Lifetime
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.
Day 15 | Antarctica - Wondrous Wilderness
Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
Day 16 | Antarctica - A Parting Glimpse
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.
Day 17 | The Drake Passage - Storied Seas
Bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel transits north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guide.
Day 18 | The Drake Passage - Reflections at Sea
While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Day 19 | Depart Ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
Extensions
Iguazu Falls Pre-Tour Extension
Discover Iguazu Falls, visiting the Argentine and Brazilian sides of one of South America's greatest natural wonders.
Itinerary
Itinerary:
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.
Itinerary:
Extensions
Iguazu Falls Pre-Tour Extension
Discover Iguazu Falls, visiting the Argentine and Brazilian sides of one of South America's greatest natural wonders.
Hand Selected for an Unmatched Experience
Le Lyrial
Chartered exclusively for A&K, your luxury expedition cruiser is specially configured to limit capacity to 199 total travellers (from a maximum of 264). The all-English-speaking ship staff is complemented by A&K’s expert Expedition Team. All staterooms and suites feature a private balcony, and every suite offers complimentary butler service. The vessel also features multiple observation, lounge and dining areas, as well as a library, theater, outside heated pool, fitness center, spa, 24-hour medical facility with a certified doctor and a fleet of Zodiac boats for shore expeditions. A&K also includes complimentary wireless Internet and Traveller’s Valet laundry service. The Ice Class 1C vessel is Clean-Ship certified.
Our team looks for the best opportunities to reveal the regions’ natural wonders. When conditions are just right, the team leads you onto the Zodiac boats for a closer look at glaciers and wildlife at sea, as well as excursions to remote shores inaccessible to larger vessels.
Inclusions & Offers
Save 50% on the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3
Kids sail free in stateroom categories 1-3 when sharing with an adult.
Airport Meet and Greet with Transfers
Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Internal Air Included (Economy Class, $1,000 value) Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Optional pre-tour extension available on this departure.
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