A&K expedition – Antarctica Discovery: Beyond the Antarctic Circle 2024

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Save Up To £2,750pp On Antarctica Discovery: Across The Antarctic Circle

Valid for travel 19 January – 2 February 2024

Capacity

199

Holiday Length

14 nights

Price guide

From £14,830pp

Holiday type

Cruise

Highlights

A&K expedition – Antarctica Discovery: Beyond the Antarctic Circle 2024

Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the beauty of Antarctica’s towering icebergs, blue glaciers and spectacular wildlife up close. Enjoy thrilling, expert-led excursions by Zodiac boat. Venture beyond the Antarctic Circle to the historic, rarely explored treasures of the Southern Ocean. Discover wildlife-rich Marguerite Bay, the southernmost region believed to have been visited by Palmer. A full programme of lectures affords you fascinating insights into the ‘White Continent’ throughout your voyage. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest polar explorers, discovering famed islands and thrilling tales of adventure.

Inclusions

Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage led by A&K’s expedition team and local guides
Pre-cruise stays at stylish, ideally located hotels and A&K-led city tours
Airport meet and greet and transfers
Private balcony with every on-board accommodation and butler service with every suite
Maximum personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3
Culinary program featuring French-inspired cuisine, including house drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
24-hour room service and breakfast in bed
Choice of Zodiac excursions led by A&K expert naturalist driver-guides
Traveller’s valet® laundry service
All gratuities, port charges and taxes
Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof trousers, boots and trekking poles
Complimentary wi-fi on board and in hotels
On-board service from an English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician
24/7 A&K on-call support
Cruise for 14 nights across the Southern Ocean to the White Continent, all from aboard a luxurious mega-yacht exclusively chartered by A&K
Join a rare group of explorers who attempt to voyage beyond the Antarctic Circle for further discovery of the fascinating Antarctic Peninsula
Search for some of the world’s most astounding wildlife, including gentoo penguins, wandering albatrosses, leopard seals, orcas and humpback whales Experience a thrilling enrichment program of Zodiac excursions, lectures and time on shore with the 18-plus members of A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team
Begin your adventure with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires, exploring this fiery Latin city with your choice of shore excursion

Departure dates, pricing & ship information

2024
Cabin	Per person from	Special offer price
Classic Stateroom	£17,575	£14,830
Deluxe Stateroom	£19,145	£16,400
Premier Stateroom	£19,930	£17,185
Prestige Suite	£28,175	£25,425
Premier 2 room suite	£31,315	£28,565
Privilege 2 room Suite	£32,490	£29,745
Grand Deluxe 2 room suite	£36,810	£34,060
Grand Privilege 3 room suite	£40,730	£37,985
Owner's Suite	£43,480	£40,730

Prices above are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £12,660

Departure date

The departure date for this Luxury Polar Expedition is:

19 January – 2 February 2024 (15 days)

Accommodation

This departure is aboard Le Lyrial

View Le Lyrial deck plan (PDF – 1,740 KB)

Journey details

Due to the nature of Luxury Expedition Cruises, itineraries are for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K’s control at the sole discretion of the Captain onboard.

Featured experts

Rob Caskie, Historian

Born in South Africa, Rob became a photographic safari guide and wildlife filmmaker in Botswana's Okavango Delta, launching his own business in 2011 as a professional speaker and tour guide. With a flair for storytelling, Rob has lectured around the world and on numerous expeditions, knowing that there are powerful lessons to be learned from such tales as those told of the Battle of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and early Antarctic exploration.

Russ Manning, Naturalist Guide

Born in Sussex, Russ joined the British Royal Marine Commandos on his 17th birthday. Serving for 15 years, he journeyed on to the beautiful South Orkneys, working as boatman, travel guide and winter base commander, earning him the Polar Medal. Since 1990, he has embarked upon expedition vessels as a Zodiac driver and naturalist. When not in the polar latitudes, Russ operates a lifeguard search and rescue patrol boat out of Brighton Marina, England.