Antarctica Cruise

Full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Le Lyrial.

Dates: November 14, 2027 – November 27, 2027
Ship: Le Lyrial · PONANT
Availability: Sold out

Sailing snapshot

This 13-night expedition sailing runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina and lists 5 distinct stops. It is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter, so the community program takes over the vessel.

Trip overview

Antarctica Cruise is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter from VACAYA aboard Le Lyrial. It runs November 14, 2027 to November 27, 2027 and follows a route that includes Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands. The itinerary runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina, with calls including Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula. As a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Le Lyrial, the community program can shape the whole onboard rhythm. The listing pairs this Antarctica route with Le Lyrial and the Antarctica Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $14,209 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. The latest catalog check records sold-out or waitlist-only status, so verify directly if inventory reopens.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Historical price and availability snapshot

No live fare is currently published.

Pricing note: The official source was reviewed on September 20, 2026 but does not currently expose stable, itinerary-specific cabin fares. Request a current quote from the operator before booking.

Former fares are historical planning references only and do not represent current inventory or a live quote.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Travelers seeking an intentionally broad LGBTQ+ community and a choice between large celebrations and more intimate destination-led trips.

What the trip feels like

Inclusive and community-led; the pace ranges from high-energy big-ship programs to intimate small-ship journeys.

Operator profile reviewed August 19, 2026 from the VACAYA official website.

About the operator

VACAYA is an adults-only vacation company created for the full LGBTQIA+ community and straight allies. Its program spans big-ship and small-ship charters, river voyages, expeditions, resorts, and tours, so the experience can range from high-energy celebration to intimate, destination-led travel.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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