Nov 14 — 27, 2027Cruise · Small Ship/YachtPolar & Expeditions

VACAYA Antarctica Cruise 2027

ShipLE LYRIALPonant
13Nights
6Ports of Call
264Max Guests
ShipLE LYRIALPonant

A Journey Worth Savoring

A once-in-a-lifetime all-LGBTQ+ luxury adventure to the end of the Earth on the 5-star Ponant Le Lyrial. VACAYA's third full-ship charter expedition to Antarctica, featuring two nights in Buenos Aires, one night in Ushuaia, and 10 luxurious nights aboard Le Lyrial exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

13-night all-LGBTQ+ full-ship charter expedition to Antarctica on the 5-star Ponant Le Lyrial, including pre-cruise nights in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.

Steven Krumholz is the guy who actually picks up the phone — and the one who knows which cabin, which resort, and which party is worth your time. Decades of access, zero booking fees, all heart.

$0Booking FeeNEVER A FEE — HASSLE FREE.
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Every trip is different — inclusions and exclusions vary. Check below for what's included on this one.

Starting from $14,209 per person

Terms & Conditions
  • Prices are based on double occupancy unless a rate is listed as solo occupancy.
  • VACAYA sets its own terms for payments, deposits and cancellations.
  • Port fees, taxes, admin fees and gratuities vary by trip — for details, contact your travel agent or visit the VACAYA website.

A Journey Worth Savoring

A once-in-a-lifetime all-LGBTQ+ luxury adventure to the end of the Earth on the 5-star Ponant Le Lyrial. VACAYA's third full-ship charter expedition to Antarctica, featuring two nights in Buenos Aires, one night in Ushuaia, and 10 luxurious nights aboard Le Lyrial exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

13-night all-LGBTQ+ full-ship charter expedition to Antarctica on the 5-star Ponant Le Lyrial, including pre-cruise nights in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.

Steven Krumholz is the guy who actually picks up the phone — and the one who knows which cabin, which resort, and which party is worth your time. Decades of access, zero booking fees, all heart.

What's in the package

Included

  • Transfers from EZE Airport to Buenos Aires’ Hotel Madero on Nov 14
  • Two Nights Accommodations at Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, Argentina – Nov 14 & 15 (guaranteed early check-in no matter how early you arrive on Nov 14)
  • Breakfast each day at Hotel Madero
  • Buenos Aires Queer City Highlights Tour – Nov 15
  • VACAYA Antarctic Fantasy Welcome Party – Nov 15
  • Transfers from Hotel Madero to AEP Airport – Nov 16
  • Charter Flight from AEP to USH at 10am on Nov 16
  • Transfer from USH to Arakur Resort & Spa – Nov 16
  • One Night Accommodations at Arakur Resort & Spa in Ushuaia, Argentina – Nov 16
  • Half-Day Ushuaia Tour on Nov 17 (between hotel check-out and ship boarding)
  • Post-Tour Transfer to Le Lyrial at 4pm on Nov 17
  • Luxury accommodations for 10 Nights aboard Le Lyrial – Nov 17-27
  • Daily Expeditions to the Continent
  • All meals on board
  • Premium Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages on board
  • Daily afternoon tea and pastries on board
  • Coffee & tea throughout the day on board
  • 24×7 Room Service on board
  • 24×7 Reception Desk on board
  • Onboard Satellite WiFi (one device at a time per person)
  • The VACAYA Touch
  • Your V Team Hosts
  • Signature Entertainment
  • Themed Cocktail Parties
  • Social Activities
  • Charter Flight from USH to EZE on Nov 27 at 11am (scheduled to land at EZE @ 2:30pm)

Not included

  • Optional Shore Excursions
  • Spa Treatments/Massages
  • Salon Services
  • Laundry
  • Satellite Telephone Services
  • Medical Services
  • Round-Trip Flights from your home city to/from Buenos Aires
  • Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotels beyond those listed as part of our Pre-Cruise package
  • Onboard Laundry
  • Gift Shop Purchases
  • Spa/Salon Services
  • Optional Excursions
  • Pre-Paid Gratuities are 277 USD per person
Detailed Itinerary
Day01NOV 14

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Embarkation
Day02NOV 15

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Port
Day03NOV 16

Ushuaia, Argentina

Port
Day04NOV 17

Ushuaia, Argentina – Board Le Lyrial

Embarkation
Day05NOV 18

Drake Passage

Port
Day06NOV 19

Drake Passage

Port
Day07NOV 20

The Antarctic Peninsula

Port
Day08NOV 21

The Antarctic Peninsula

Port
Day09NOV 22

The Antarctic Peninsula

Port
Day10NOV 23

The Antarctic Peninsula

Port
Day11NOV 24

The Antarctic Peninsula

Port
Day12NOV 25

Crossing the Drake Passage

Port
Day13NOV 26

Crossing the Drake Passage

Port
Day14NOV 27

Ushuaia, Argentina

Disembark
13Nights
6Ports of Call
264Max Guests
$0Booking FeeNEVER A FEE — HASSLE FREE.
Reservations
Sold Out

Every trip is different — inclusions and exclusions vary. Check below for what's included on this one.

Starting from $14,209 per person

Terms & Conditions
  • Prices are based on double occupancy unless a rate is listed as solo occupancy.
  • VACAYA sets its own terms for payments, deposits and cancellations.
  • Port fees, taxes, admin fees and gratuities vary by trip — for details, contact your travel agent or visit the VACAYA website.
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