Cruise itinerary
18-Night Americas Cruise from Ushuaia
18 nights · Americas · 12 ports of call
18-night Americas cruise aboard Le Lyrial, departing Ushuaia and calling at At Sea, South Georgia Island, Port Stanley, Volunteer Point, Carcass Island and Saunders Island and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lyrial
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Ushuaia
- Returns
- Buenos Aires
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Ushuaia
Depart 18:30
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
South Georgia Island
Arrive 16:30 · Depart 20:30
- Day6
South Georgia Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:30
- Day7
South Georgia Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Port Stanley
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 12:30
The small capital of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, a row of brightly painted houses and tin roofs along a sheltered harbour. Penguin colonies and windswept moorland surround the settlement, with Christ Church Cathedral and its whalebone arch at the waterfront.
- Penguin colonies
- Whalebone Arch
- Christ Church Cathedral
Volunteer Point
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 19:30
- Day11
Carcass Island
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 19:00
Saunders Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day12
Steeple Jason Island
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 18:00
West Point Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Camarones
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15
Puerto Madryn
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
A Patagonian port on the Gulf of Nuevo in Argentine coastal Chubut, founded by Welsh settlers. It is the gateway to the Península Valdés nature reserve, where southern right whales, sea lions and penguins gather along the coast.
- Península Valdés
- Whale watching
- Welsh heritage
- Day16
Puerto Madryn
Depart 12:00
A Patagonian port on the Gulf of Nuevo in Argentine coastal Chubut, founded by Welsh settlers. It is the gateway to the Península Valdés nature reserve, where southern right whales, sea lions and penguins gather along the coast.
- Península Valdés
- Whale watching
- Welsh heritage
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
Buenos Aires
Arrive 07:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
Upcoming departures
- 2 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Americas Cruise from Ushuaia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Americas cruise calls at Ushuaia, At Sea, South Georgia Island, Port Stanley, Volunteer Point, Carcass Island, Saunders Island, Steeple Jason Island, West Point Island, Camarones, Puerto Madryn and Buenos Aires.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Ushuaia and ends in Buenos Aires.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Le Lyrial.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.