Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary

Le Lyrial December 17-January 3 2027 LY171227 Cruise & Offers

Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina)

Voyage LY171227 | 19 days DatesDecember 17 2027-January 3 2028 Duration17 nights ShipLe Lyrial

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Official PONANT route map for The Great Austral Loop aboard Le Lyrial, Voyage LY171227
Official PONANT route mapThe Great Austral Loop · Voyage LY171227Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina)

December 17, 2027 to January 3, 2028 · Voyage LY171227

Destinations & expedition experiences

This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.

Days 1 & 18
December 17, 2027 & January 3, 2028UshuaiaAntarctica

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 1 · December 17, 2027Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
  • Day 18 · January 3, 2028Disembarkation: 08:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Days 2, 4, 5, 6, 10 & 11
December 18, 2027, December 20, 2027, December 21, 2027, December 22, 2027, December 26, 2027 & December 27, 2027At seaAntarctica

Destination overview

These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.

  • Day 2 · December 18, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 4 · December 20, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 5 · December 21, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 6 · December 22, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 10 · December 26, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 11 · December 27, 2027No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 3
December 19, 2027New IslandAntarctica

Destination overview

This island with its distinctive jagged relief is located on the western edge of the Falkland Islands and is home to a tiny village of two families. Step onto the golden sand of its flower-lined beaches, beside which an old stone house still stands, and you'll feel like you've entered a natural paradise.

  • Day 3 · December 19, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 11:30

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 3
December 19, 2027Grave CoveAntarctica

Destination overview

Make your way through the turbulent Woolly Gut strait and emerge in the stillness of Grave Cove . Located in the northern edge of the Falkland Islands , this bay owes its name to the vestiges of whalers’ graves that overlook the beach.

  • Day 3 · December 19, 2027Arrival 15:00 · Departure 20:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Days 7, 8 & 9
December 23, 2027, December 24, 2027 & December 25, 2027South GeorgiaAntarctica

Destination overview

Aboard your ship, discover South Georgia , a region formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals… You might get the chance to discover.

  • Day 7 · December 23, 2027Arrival 06:30
  • Day 8 · December 24, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 9 · December 25, 2027Departure 11:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Days 12, 13, 14 & 15
December 28, 2027, December 29, 2027, December 30, 2027 & December 31, 2027Antarctic PeninsulaAntarctica

Destination overview

The Antarctic Peninsula presents a changing world of glacier-lined channels, sculpted icebergs and snow-covered peaks. Expedition days may reveal penguin colonies, seals, whales and historic landing places. The captain and expedition team select navigation and landing opportunities according to weather, ice, wildlife and permit conditions.

  • Day 12 · December 28, 2027Arrival 09:00
  • Day 13 · December 29, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 14 · December 30, 2027No port clock time published
  • Day 15 · December 31, 2027Departure 11:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Days 16 & 17
January 1, 2028 & January 2, 2028Crossing the Drake PassageAntarctica

Destination overview

PONANT publishes Crossing the Drake Passage as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Antarctica, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.

  • Day 16 · January 1, 2028No port clock time published
  • Day 17 · January 2, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) aboard Le Lyrial

On December 17 2027-January 3 2028, Le Lyrial sails 17 nights from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina). The Great Austral Loop brings together At sea, New Island, Grave Cove, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 19 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Eligible group pricing and special offers

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Le Lyrial | Voyage LY171227 | December 17, 2027-January 3, 2028 | 17 nights Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina)
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Lyrial December 17-January 3 2027: is Voyage LY171227 right for you?

This 19-day voyage aboard Le Lyrial sails Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina), with calls including Ushuaia, New Island, Grave Cove, and South Georgia and 1 published sea day. Voyage LY171227 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 19-day Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) aboard Le Lyrial, including Ushuaia, New Island, Grave Cove, and South Georgia.
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Personal guidance for Voyage LY171227, including accommodation, deck location, itinerary, inclusion, and special-request comparisons.
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Confirm current availability, exact itinerary details, accommodation benefits, applicable preferred-rate opportunities, and documented guest requirements.

Questions travelers ask

Why book Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage LY171227, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage LY171227?

For the December 17-January 3 2027 Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage LY171227 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227?

For the December 17, 2027-January 3, 2028 Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) sailing aboard Le Lyrial: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227?

For the December 17, 2027-January 3, 2028 Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) sailing aboard Le Lyrial: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 17, 2027-January 3, 2028 Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) sailing aboard Le Lyrial: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Lyrial for Voyage LY171227?

For the December 17, 2027-January 3, 2028 Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina) sailing aboard Le Lyrial: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Lyrial's verified headline statistics?
244Guests
122Staterooms
145Crew
142 m / 466 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December polar or high-latitude itinerary

  • Pack insulating base, mid, and outer layers, plus waterproof and windproof protection appropriate to the operator's final expedition kit list.
  • Bring warm headwear, gloves, UV eye protection, and secure non-slip footwear; confirm whether expedition boots or technical outerwear are supplied or must be brought.
  • Conditions and landing access can change quickly. Follow the final voyage documents rather than treating this general list as an expedition equipment guarantee.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Lyrial?
  • Sisterships and PONANT Explorers generally publish lounges, bars, a spa or salon, fitness room, outdoor pool, theater and boutique; Explorers also publish the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Lyrial have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Lyrial guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage LY171227 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Lyrial?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage LY171227: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Lyrial handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • The FAQ identifies Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot as the fleet products designed for reduced mobility; exact accessible rooms are ship-specific.
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Lyrial?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227?

For round-trip flights to and from Ushuaia (Argentina) around Voyage LY171227, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Le Lyrial Voyage LY171227 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

My PONANT functions can vary by market, booking status, and system availability. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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