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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage

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Our Price From 39,025 Per Person
 Trip Length
19 Days
 Trip Starts
Buenos Aires
 Trip Finishes
Buenos Aires
19 Day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage Itinerary (Abercrombie & Kent)
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Trip Style
Luxury Expedition Cruise
Departures
Trip Code
AKASGFHV
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Passengers
264
Crew
140
Launched
2015
Refurbished
2021

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Abercrombie & Kent's 19 Day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage. Experience an epic holiday adventure to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, celebrating the arrival of the new year in the world’s most remarkable wilderness alongside A&K’s passionate Expedition Team. Enjoy unforgettable festivities onboard, exhilarating Zodiac excursions revealing the region’s distinctive wildlife and majestic glaciers, and family-friendly fun hosted by A&K's own Young Explorers Guides.

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. Stay: Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harbouring a wealth of marine and bird life. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

Today's planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

Awake to a New Year's Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow's planned landing on the Antarctic continent. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

Bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel transits north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guide. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross. Stay: Le Lyrial (B/L/D)

After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 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 colourful 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

  • An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K's Expedition Team
  • Pre-Cruise Stay at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotel and A&K-Led Excursion
  • Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
  • Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
  • Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.2 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent
  • Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
  • 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed on board
  • Complimentary Expedition Parka, Backpack and Water Bottle, and Use of Waterproof Pants, Boots and Trekking Poles
  • Zodiac Excursions Led by A&K Expert Naturalist Driver-Guides
  • Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service on board
  • All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
  • Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
  • 24/7 A&K On-Call Support

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
  • Note: Itinerary is 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
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Deck Plans

Deck 2
SP3
Superior Stateroom
DEL
Deluxe Stateroom
Deck 3
PR4
Prestige Stateroom
Deck 4
PR5
Prestige Stateroom
PS5
Prestige Suite
Deck 5
DS6
Deluxe Suite
PV
Privilege Suite
GDS
Grand Deluxe Suite
GPV
Grand Privilege Suite
SA
Owner's Suite
Deck 6
Deck 7

Cabins

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom

A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A window or round porthole. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A window and panoramic glazed swing door. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Deluxe Suite

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair. A bathroom with shower. A private 5 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Privilege Suite

A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Prestige Suite

A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Grand Deluxe Suite

A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub. A private 12 m² balcony. Two panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Grand Privilege Suite

A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV. A lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows.

Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

Suite

Owner's Suite

A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows.

Additional services provided include concierge service from your reservation until you return from your trip, priority boarding, butler service, a one-hour spa treatment per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer, premium drinks at the bar, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

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