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VACAYA Antarctica Cruise 2027

VACAYA Antarctica Cruise 2027

13 nights · 12 ports · Le Lyrial
VACAYA Antarctica Full charter Community LGBTQIA+
Departure
14.11.2027
Arrival
27.11.2027
Duration
13 nights
Ship
Le Lyrial
Operator
VACAYA
Region
Antarctica
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At the end of its anniversary season, VACAYA returns to the seventh continent as a pure LGBTQIA+ full charter. The 13-night voyage begins with two nights in Buenos Aires and one night in Ushuaia, before heading from Ponant across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula on the 5-star yacht Le Lyrial. Ten nights on board means: daily Zodiac expeditions, penguin colonies and ice landscapes that you hardly get to see anywhere else. (As of research: sold out, waiting list.)

Itinerary

12 stops · 13 nights

  1. 1
    Buenos Aires (Argentina) Start
    Start, two hotel nights

    Argentina's metropolis seduces you with tango, magnificent architecture, lively neighborhoods like La Boca, and a passionate café and steakhouse culture.

  2. 2
    Ushuaia (Argentina)
    Embarkation at Le Lyrial

    The southernmost city in the world at the Argentine end of Tierra del Fuego is considered the gateway to Antarctica. Snow-capped mountains, the Beagle Channel and the Tierra del Fuego National Park surround it.

  3. 3
    Day at sea
    Drake Passage

    Today you will enjoy a relaxing day on the high seas. Use the time for the on-board offers, to sunbathe on deck or simply to relax with a view of the sea.

  4. 4
    Day at sea
    Drake Passage

    Today you will enjoy a relaxing day on the high seas. Use the time for the on-board offers, to sunbathe on deck or simply to relax with a view of the sea.

  5. 5
    Antarctic Peninsula Highlight
    Daily Zodiac Expeditions

    Here you will find an icy wilderness of glaciers, tabular icebergs and snow-capped mountains, enlivened by penguin colonies, seals and whales in the cold waters.

  6. 6
    Antarctic Peninsula Highlight

    Here you will find an icy wilderness of glaciers, tabular icebergs and snow-capped mountains, enlivened by penguin colonies, seals and whales in the cold waters.

  7. 7
    Antarctic Peninsula Highlight

    Here you will find an icy wilderness of glaciers, tabular icebergs and snow-capped mountains, enlivened by penguin colonies, seals and whales in the cold waters.

  8. 8
    Antarctic Peninsula Highlight

    Here you will find an icy wilderness of glaciers, tabular icebergs and snow-capped mountains, enlivened by penguin colonies, seals and whales in the cold waters.

  9. 9
    Antarctic Peninsula Highlight

    Here you will find an icy wilderness of glaciers, tabular icebergs and snow-capped mountains, enlivened by penguin colonies, seals and whales in the cold waters.

  10. 10
    Day at sea
    Drake Passage

    Today you will enjoy a relaxing day on the high seas. Use the time for the on-board offers, to sunbathe on deck or simply to relax with a view of the sea.

  11. 11
    Day at sea
    Drake Passage

    Today you will enjoy a relaxing day on the high seas. Use the time for the on-board offers, to sunbathe on deck or simply to relax with a view of the sea.

  12. 12
    Ushuaia (Argentina) Finish
    Objective

    The southernmost city in the world at the Argentine end of Tierra del Fuego is considered the gateway to Antarctica. Snow-capped mountains, the Beagle Channel and the Tierra del Fuego National Park surround it.

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Cabins

Innenkabine
approx. 15 m² · Available
Außenkabine (Meerblick)
approx. 17 m² · Available
Balkonkabine Beliebt
approx. 20 m² · Available
Suite
approx. 35 m² · Available

Theme nights & highlights

  1. Full charter included
    VACAYA takes over the entire ship for the entire LGBTQIA+ community – more relaxed and community-oriented than all-male party cruises.
  2. Route
    13 nights with 8 ports in Argentina.
  3. Ship
    On the way aboard Le Lyrial.
  4. Antarctic Peninsula
    Daily Zodiac Expeditions

VACAYA Antarctica Cruise 2027 on video

The ship · Le Lyrial

Le Lyrial has been sailing for many years as one of the flagships of the French expedition shipping company Ponant and is easily recognizable by its distinctive dark gray hull. With 122 cabins for up to 244 guests, it is one of the larger ships in its class, but remains significantly smaller than classic cruise giants.

The LGBTQ+ operator VACAYA charters the ship for elaborate expedition trips, for example to Antarctica or towards the North Pole - routes that are otherwise rarely offered as charters for an exclusively queer clientele. On board, the upscale ambience of a Ponant cruise combines with lectures by polar experts, Zodiac landings and a program explicitly tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. For many participants, it is precisely this mixture of an extraordinary destination and a consistently openly queer atmosphere that makes the difference to a regular expedition cruise.

Cruise line
Ponant
Passengers
244
Cabins
122
Decks
6
Length
142 m
Tonnage
10.700 BRZ
Year built
2015

Frequently asked questions

How does an LGBT cruise differ from a regular one?
As a rule the entire ship is chartered — a 100% queer crowd with its own programme of DJs, drag shows and themed parties.

What is usually included?
Cabin, full board, entertainment and pool are mostly included. Premium drinks, spa and shore excursions are usually charged separately.

Is the trip suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — the solo share is high on many trips, and there are often dedicated solo meet-ups on board.

What are the cancellation terms?
That depends on the operator. You will find the exact deadlines and conditions directly with the provider.

What about safety when docking in restrictive countries?
The operators are careful about route choices. At controversial ports, shore excursions are curated thoughtfully.
This trip
from € 12.763 p.p.
Period
14.11.2027 – 27.11.2027
Duration
13 nights
Ship
Le Lyrial
Region
Antarctica
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Direct with the operator

Operator

VACAYA

VACAYA charters entire ships and resorts for the entire LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Instead of a men-only party cruise, VACAYA deliberately focuses on more inclusive and relaxed: high-quality, community-oriented, with parties as well as quieter moments.

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Last reviewed: 29. July 2026