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Emblematic Antarctica
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Dates:
09/02/2022
to
20/02/2022
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12
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10
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Starting from*
8.850 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Polar Expedition Overnight in Buenos Aires + roundtrip flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + visit + transfers
PONANT invites you on a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable 11-day voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife.
The start of your cruise will be marked by the crossing of the mythical Drake Passage, during which you will probably be escorted by several albatrosses and Cape petrels, the sentinels of these often-choppy waters.
Your ship will then reach the White Continent, realm of the unexpected. Weather and ice conditions permitting, this extreme environment where nature reigns supreme will reveal to you its most beautiful secrets through numerous discoveries.
On this uninhabited land, which wasn’t explored until the 19th century, your encounters with the wildlife will no doubt be one of the highlights of your experience. The Gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals and seabirds will provide you with cherished lifelong memories.
Each day, whether on land, aboard your ship or during a Zodiac® outing, you will be surrounded by a grandiose decor ranging from icebergs to ice floe and ancient glaciers.
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Ref : UUFS45 - Y100222
Your itinerary
New: explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure. Led by experienced, State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s surface amid the ice. Full professional equipment is provided,...
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Included in your cruise
For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.
Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects flights and takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.
*Price is per person, double occupancy, is based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of cabin to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Dates
Departure
Arrival
Ships
Cruise code
Ponant Bonus
Prices from
12/12/2020 to 24/12/2020
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BOREAL 2
UUFV45BE - H131220
10% Ponant Bonus
10.060 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
05/01/2021 to 16/01/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BOREAL
UUEA45 - B060121
5% Ponant Bonus
10.510 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
07/01/2021 to 18/01/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE SOLEAL
UUEY45 - S080121
15% Ponant Bonus
9.600 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
08/01/2021 to 19/01/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUEJ45 - A090121
15% Ponant Bonus
9.600 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
17/01/2021 to 28/01/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE SOLEAL
UUFA45 - S180121
10% Ponant Bonus
10.060 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
27/01/2021 to 07/02/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE SOLEAL
UUFC45 - S280121
15% Ponant Bonus
9.600 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
29/01/2021 to 09/02/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUES45 - Y300121
20% Ponant Bonus
9.150 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Privilège Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Privilege Suite
Fully booked
Owner's Suite
06/02/2021 to 18/02/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE SOLEAL
UUEZ45BE - S070221
30% Ponant Bonus
8.240 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
08/02/2021 to 19/02/2021
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUFD45 - Y090221
15% Ponant Bonus
9.600 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Privilège Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Privilege Suite
Owner's Suite
03/01/2022 to 14/01/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUVJ45 - A040122
25% Ponant Bonus
8.850 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Fully booked
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
09/01/2022 to 20/01/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BOREAL
UUVZ45 - B100122
20% Ponant Bonus
9.310 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Fully booked
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
20/01/2022 to 31/01/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUFQ45 - Y210122
30% Ponant Bonus
8.380 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Fully booked
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Privilège Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Privilege Suite
Fully booked
Owner's Suite
12/02/2022 to 23/02/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BOREAL
UUVV45 - B130222
30% Ponant Bonus
8.380 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
19/02/2022 to 02/03/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUVN45 - A200222
30% Ponant Bonus
8.380 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
22/02/2022 to 05/03/2022
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BOREAL
UUVW45 - B230222
30% Ponant Bonus
8.380 €
Emblematic Antarctica
Superior Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 6
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Owner's Suite
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Overnight in Buenos Aires + roundtrip flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + visit + transfers
For your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation.
The day before embarkation – Buenos Aires
Meet and greet at the hotel by our local representative. Check-in from late morning.
Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
An early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport for your flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes.
Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).
Depending on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
You will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch.
OR
When booking the cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park will be able to sign up for an optional group excursion, with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from Ushuaia.
Mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes. If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids, etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers!
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant within the Park.
(Please note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be given the option to join the “Lunch in Ushuaia” programme.)
At the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for embarkation on your vessel.
– Cruise on board your ship
Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembarkation.
Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT in economy class.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- Early check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.
- Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
For your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme includes:
Please note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with “Lunch in Ushuaia” programme and therefore replaces it.
- The excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The lunch including beverage package.
- Transfers and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The services of a local English speaking guide
Your programme does not include:
- Transfer between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
- The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.
- Summer season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between 68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
- Summer season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5 °C) and 65 °F (15 °C)
- We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Programme is subject to change.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Services provided
- Individually-controlled airconditioning
- Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, interconnecting sStaterooms available (Children welcome)
- Minibar
- Flat screen satellite TV
- Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
- Desk with stationery
- Safe
- Hermès® bath products
- Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer
- Direct line telephone
- 110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- 24hr room service
- Inclusive Internet access Wifi
Choose your stateroom category
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Superior Stateroom
25% Ponant Bonus
21 m2
3
-
Deluxe Stateroom
25% Ponant Bonus
18 m2
2
-
Prestige Deck 4
25% Ponant Bonus
18 m2
2
-
Prestige Deck 5
25% Ponant Bonus
18 m2
2
-
Prestige Deck 6
25% Ponant Bonus
18 m2
2
-
Deluxe Suite
25% Ponant Bonus
27 m2
2
-
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
25% Ponant Bonus
36 m2
4
-
Privilège Suite
25% Ponant Bonus
36 m2
2
-
Grand Deluxe Suite
25% Ponant Bonus
45 m2
2
-
Grand Privilege Suite
25% Ponant Bonus
54 m2
4
-
Owner's Suite
54 m2
4
Packing Checklist
Expedition programmes include activities such as Zodiac® outings and landings (sometimes with "wet landing"), moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides.
Ports of call, visited sites, outings and landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain and the Expedition Leader may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience in remote areas: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information.
Clothing tips:
- A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board for all departures with an expedition programme (no children sizes, in case of consecutive cruises, only one complimentary parka).
- Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to go ashore in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. Boot rental will be offered onboard (for adults only) on Expedition cruises.
- Comfortable trousers: classic Winter trousers, warm cotton tracksuit, wool leggings
- Waterproof and windproof over-trousers – MANDATORY
- Winter trousers with waterproof over trousers are the ideal combination: water-resistance and comfort of trousers are essential
- Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket
- Woollen or thermolactyl Thermal underwear
- A warm hat, woollen ear muffs or fleece ear muffs, fleece or woollen neck warmer (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)- MANDATORY
- Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves
- Thick warm socks (ideally woollen)
Accessories:
- Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
- Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
- Highly protective sunglasses.
- Walking poles (highly recommended).
Do not hesitate to visit the online PONANT store which offers a selection of equipment and accessories adapted to our destinations, at the following address: https://boutique.ponant.com
Benefits of the PONANT store:
- Advice on equipment from our experts to help you prepare for your polar expedition
- A wide range of technical equipment for polar expeditions, approved by our experts
- Two delivery options: delivery to your home or directly to your cabin on board the ship
- Duty Free shopping for cabin delivered items
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
Depending on the itinerary and the program of your cruise, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
Advice
INSULATED BASE LAYER:
- Wool or thermolactyl technical underwear
- Polar or technical jacket
- Polar sweater or sweatshirt
- Silk or wool glove liners
- Wool leggings
- Warm hiking socks
WATERPROOF OUTER LAYER:
- Waterproof over-trousers - Mandatory
- Waterproof parka - Offered on board (not available in children’s sizes)
- A warm woollen hat covering your ears
- Polar or woollen neck warmer
- Waterproof technical gloves
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen
- Lip protection balm
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
ACCESSORIES:
- Highly protective sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Walking poles
- Small waterproof backpack
- Swimsuit (for the spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
PONANT activities
Kayak Discovery
Get as up close to the natural environment as possible with an excursion aboard a two-person sea kayak, during one 2-hour session.
Guided by a state-registered polar navigation specialist, you'll discover and explore breathtakingly scenic polar landscapes and scenery.
All the necessary equipment will be provided for you on board.
Please note:
- One 2-hour session. Price per participant: 350 €
- Number of participants restricted to 20 per trip.
- This activity must be pre-booked in advance at least 7 days before the start of your cruise. Bookings made after this deadline will only be confirmed once onboard and are dependent on availability.
- Your vouchers will be dropped off directly in your room, during your cruise.
- Due to restrictions on the number of places available and a high level of interest from our passengers, there may be limited access to certain activities. The cost of any kayak trip cancelled by a passenger prior to departure will still remain payable in full.
- PONANT provides each participant with a sea kayak (Prijon Excursion EVO - two-person kayak for two participants), a dry suit (Sandyline - specially designed for PONANT), a life jacket, hand protection, kayak sea socks, spray skirt, carbon paddle (TNP Wolferine) and a waterproof bag.
- Depending on opportunities/availabilities during your cruise, additional Kayak tours can be booked only onboard.
- Kayak excursions are subject to weather and ice conditions on the day.
- You will be accompanied by state-certified kayakers each time you go out in a kayak.
- We require you to be in a good state of general physical health and to have a good sense of balance.
Highlights
- New: explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure. Led by experienced, State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s surface amid the ice. Full professional equipment is provided, including tamdem kayak, carbon paddle, full-body drysuit, lifejacket, AIS beacon. For more information about your kayak tour, please go to the section "PONANT activities" and to book your kayak tour, contact your cruise advisor.
- Outings and shore visits in Zodiac®inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection…
- Hiking opportunity.
- Visiting research stations and former whaling stations.
- Landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and tall, snow-covered mountains.
- Wildlife: humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelie penguins, chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals and numerous sea birds.
- Educational discovery in the respect of environment.
- For your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia (for details, see the “Included in your cruise” tab).
Ports of Call & Excursions
10 February 2022 Ushuaia
Embarkation 10/02/2022 from 16h00 to 17h00
Departure 10/02/2022 at 18h00
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…
11 February 2022 12 February 2022 Crossing the Drake Passage
Arrival 11/02/2022
Departure 12/02/2022
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. From the ship’s bridge, you will experience exceptional sailing moments before joining the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
13 February 2022 17 February 2022 Antarctic Peninsula
Arrival 13/02/2022
Departure 17/02/2022
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac® outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
18 February 2022 19 February 2022 Crossing the Drake Passage
Arrival 18/02/2022
Departure 19/02/2022
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.
20 February 2022 Ushuaia
Arrival 20/02/2022 early morning
Disembarkation 20/02/2022 at 07h00
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…
Le Lyrial
First introduced in 2015 and the fourth ship in the Sisterships series, Le Lyrial is the very embodiment of this new generation of intimately sized cruise ships. Its exterior and interior lines, all sober understatement and refinement, make it a yacht of a rare and innovative kind.
For the interior decoration, we took inspiration from the tones and colours of our destinations and used a palette made up of blues, from the soft, luminous grey-like tones of the polar ice to the vivid notes and turquoises of Mediterranean inlets and coves.
Until 244 Guests
122 staterooms & suites
140 crew members
Spa
2 restaurants
Decks
Polar Expedition
Realise your dream of adventure in the polar regions! From your ship’s deck, aboard a Zodiac® dinghy or from land, discover the icy vastness and the fauna of Antarctica (humpback whales, seals, penguins and more) or the North Pole’s fjords, glaciers and icebergs in shifting colours, not to mention the polar bears, the variety of wildlife and the special moments shared with the locals. Our team of naturalist guides share their knowledge with you during varied lectures about the fauna, the flora, the history of the great explorations, geology and climatology. Thanks to its conscientiousness and to the responsible approach that is its hallmark, PONANT has been a leader and expert in cruises to these destinations for more than 20 years.
Shore excursions, Pre/Post & Overlands
PATAGONIA, LAND OF CONTRASTS (4 NIGHTS)
(4 nuits)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
With this rich and varied programme, you can discover the highlights of Argentina's seductive and exciting capital, before leaving to admire the wild nature of Patagonia in the Torres del Paine nature reserve, and finally explore the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier.
Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Check-in at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar).
Lunch will be served at the hotel. Early afternoon free.
At the end of the afternoon, start your panoramic city tour of Buenos Aires. The metropolis is famous for being the “Paris of South America” and the visitor will quickly figure it out by looking at its architecture. Down town and in the central neighbourhood, you will find testimonies of its glorious past.
You will visit the heart of the city, May Square (Plaza de Mayo), with the Government House (Casa Rosada) the cathedral, and the City Hall and the Rose Garden of Palermo.
You will visit the northern part of Buenos Aires. The Recoleta neighbourhood with its French style wide avenues, parks and residential houses contrasts with the “Barrio de La Boca”. Here, you will visit the unique monumental cemetery, where Evita Perón and other historical people are buried.
At the end of the day, you will attend a typical dinner in a local steakhouse restaurant.
After tasting the famous grilled meat, part of the Argentine national identity, you will return to your hotel.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires/El Calafate/Puerto Natales
Breakfast.
You will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport for the flight Buenos Aires/El Calafate selected by PONANT.
After being welcomed by your local English-speaking representative.
Your will be transferred in a local restaurant for lunch, with a demonstration of the “Gaucho” life.
You will drive towards the Chilean border at Cerro Castillo (about a 3-hour drive).
After the border formalities, you will change to another bus and meet your Chilean local driver.
Finally, you will be driven to Puerto Natales (1.5-hour drive), and you will arrived at the Costaustralis hotel (or similar).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 - El Calafate/Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
Check-out your room,
Early breakfast.
Today visit the Torres del Paine National Park, which provides wonderful views onto the Torres Massif and its jagged peaks, as well as of Grey Lake and Grey Glacier. Several short hikes enable visitors to reach the most beautiful viewing points in the park and to become acquainted with the wealth of flora and fauna found in the area.
This 227,298-hectare sanctuary was founded under the name of Lago Grey National Tourism Park on May 13, 1959, when the main activity of the area was still Livestock and tourism were relegated to a few adventurers. Just on April 30, 1970, the park adds 11,000 new hectares to its protected terrain and is baptized as it is known today: Torres del Paine National Park. The park encompasses ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and fauna including guanacos, foxes, pumas and a diverse array of birds.
Lunch box with beverages
After your dinner, you will be transferred to El Calafate (about 2-hour drive) at the Hotel Posada Los Alamos (or similar).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
Breakfast.
In the afternoon, you will go to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier. This extraordinary tour will bring you to the biggest and most important highlight of the Argentine Patagonia region.
The glacier is about 50 miles (80 km) from El Calafate. During this tour, you will notice the dramatic change in landscape. While in El Calafate everything is dry, harsh and flat, at the park entrance you will see trees, mountains and green vegetation. Soon you will see the breath-taking Perito Moreno glacier, the centrepiece of the national park. Due to unusually favourable local conditions, it is one of the few advancing glaciers on the planet. The Moreno glacier merits a visit and you will be highly impressed standing only a few meters away from its 200 to 260-yard high (60 to 80 m) walls. The deep blue colours of the ice and the shape of the glacier with all its small columns are unbelievable. You will have enough time to explore this site by yourself, before returning to El Calafate.
You will be transferred to Posada Los Alamos Hotel (or similar) for the night.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - El Calafate/Ushuaia
Breakfast.
Transfer to El Calafate airport in time for flight El Calafate/Ushuaia selected by PONANT.
After being welcomed by our local English-speaking representative, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch.
Enjoy some time at leisure in the city centre of Ushuaia, before your transfer to the pier in time for embarkation.
Your hotels:
Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Alvear Art Hotel is located in the heart of the city's commercial and cultural district, next to the historic Plaza San Martin. It is a few steps from theatres and art galleries.
This hotel with its urban design has elegant and contemporary rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar with a warm atmosphere and international cuisine.
Hotel Costaustralis/Puerto Natales
Hotel Costaustralis offers a panoramic view of the Patagonian Andes. With its elegant Castle style architecture and ideally located in Puerto Natales.
The rooms are elegant and comfortable and include a separate desk, bath and television. They all have a magnificent view of the mountains. Its services include a restaurant, a bar and a wine cellar ensure that its customers enjoy an authentic and luxurious stay.
Hotel Posada Los Alamos 4*/El Calafate
The Hotel Posada Los Alamos is situated in the heart of El Calafate, close to Argentino Lake. It has spa facilities, an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The guest rooms feature heating, as well as a minibar and cable TV. Rooms have views over the organic garden and the mountains beyond.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Buenos Aires, at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar), with early check-in on day 1 (after 11am).
- Hospitality desk on the morning of Day 1, with English-speaking hostess.
- 1-night accommodation in Puerto Natales, at the Hotel Costautralis (or similar).
- 2-night accommodation in El Calafate, at the Hotel Posada Los Alamos (or similar).
- Domestic Flights Buenos Aires/El Calafate/Ushuaia in economy class
- Domestic flight details will be communicated when confirmed by the Airline.
- Meals and beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 tea or 1 coffee) as mentioned in the program.
- Transfers and visits mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees for national parks and reserves.
- Services of local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch on Day 1.
- Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Tips for the guide and the driver.
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Please note:
- By choosing this exclusive pre-cruise stay, the boarding day schedule as described in the tab “Included in your cruise” is not compatible or cumulative with this programme Patagonia, land of contrasts (4 nights).
- For more information and to purchase this trip please contact our travel advisors.
- The local currency in Argentina is the Argentine peso. You can make most of your purchases in U. S. dollars (small denominations) or by credit card, which are accepted in most hotels, malls and shops. You can also withdraw pesos from ATMs.
- The local currency in Chile is the Chilean Peso. Foreign currencies are generally not accepted. You will be able to make most of your purchases by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centers and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Chilean Pesos from the ATM’s.
- At the Argentine/Chile borders on Day 2 and 3, after border formalities, you will change bus.
- Lunch on Day 1 is at leisure and not included in the program. If you wish to have the meal at the hotel, the corresponding price will be added to your hotel room account, to be paid upon checkout.
- During your journey to Torres Del Paine National Park, we suggest you leave your main luggage at the hotel at El Calafate. It will be stored in a safe room and you will take it back at your return.
- Travelers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. We advise travelers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations.
- The luggage allowance is maximum 23 kg.
- This programme includes a visit to the Chilean side. No visa is required for border-crossing by land.
In Chile, the import of food is strictly regulated. For further information, please check with your local guide.
- A private transfer from the airport to the hotel can be organized at a supplement. It is imperative that your flight departure details are communicated at least 15 days prior to the beginning of your cruise, in order to secure the proper meet and greet service at the airport.
- An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability.
Please, contact your travel agent for further detail.
Contact of your hotels:
Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Suipacha 1036
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Tel: (+ 54) 11 4808-2100
Hotel Costaustralis/Puerto Natales
Pedro Montt 262 Puerto Natales,
Chile 6160000
Tel: (+56) 61-2412000
Hotel Posada Los Alamos 4*/El Calafate
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1135
El Calafate - Santa Cruz - Patagonia
Tel: (+54) (0) 29 0249 1144
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Total : 2.590 €
According to availability, price per passenger.