In collaboration with The Explorers Club, this unique voyage will feature Isabelle Groc , an award-winning environmental photojournalist, author, and filmmaker who has written and directed over 20 nature documentaries. Winding channels, snow-covered mountains, majestic glaciers and narrow passages: welcome to the magic of the Chilean fjords . PONANT is inviting you aboard Le Lyrial for an 15-day expedition cruise to the heart of South America’s extraordinary landscapes . Departing from Valparaiso , you will discover Quemchi , an authentic village located on the lush island of Chiloé. After sailing in the Pulluche Channel , your next call will be the remote village of Tortel , suspended above the water, and its typical wooden footbridges which take the place of streets. You will then enter the Patagonian channel known as the English Passage , before getting closer to including El Brujo, and Pie XI Glacier glaciers. You will enjoy an unforgettable experience of sailing along the Strait of Magellan, then you will glimpse the gigantic Agostini and Garibaldi before rounding Cape Horn , surrounded by the stunning scenery provided by Tierra del Fuego National Park . On Navarino Island , you will make a final call at Puerto Williams , a pleasant fishing port considered by the Chileans to be the world’s southernmost city, and finally you will sail to Argentina and Ushuaia , the final destination on your trip.










In collaboration with The Explorers Club, this unique voyage will feature Isabelle Groc, an award-winning environmental photojournalist, author, and filmmaker who has written and directed over 20 nature documentaries.
Winding channels, snow-covered mountains, majestic glaciers and narrow passages: welcome to the magic of the Chilean fjords. PONANT is inviting you aboard Le Lyrial for an 15-day expedition cruise to the heart of South America’s extraordinary landscapes.
Departing from Valparaiso, you will discover Quemchi, an authentic village located on the lush island of Chiloé.
After sailing in the Pulluche Channel, your next call will be the remote village of Tortel, suspended above the water, and its typical wooden footbridges which take the place of streets.
You will then enter the Patagonian channel known as the English Passage, before getting closer to including El Brujo, and Pie XI Glacier glaciers.
You will enjoy an unforgettable experience of sailing along the Strait of Magellan, then you will glimpse the gigantic Agostini and Garibaldi before rounding Cape Horn, surrounded by the stunning scenery provided by Tierra del Fuego National Park.
On Navarino Island, you will make a final call at Puerto Williams, a pleasant fishing port considered by the Chileans to be the world’s southernmost city, and finally you will sail to Argentina and Ushuaia, the final destination on your trip.

PONANT and The Explorers Club are coming together in the name of driving deeper discovery and promoting scientific enrichment among the next generation of explorers. The weeks-long expeditions will whisk travelers to the world’s most remote parts, including the Northwest Passage, Papua New Guinea, and the icy depths of Antarctica. These journeys are enriched by the participation of expert members of The Explorers Club. Depending on the destinations, you will be able to, for example, meet a research biologist specialised in manatee conservation in Belize, follow a bio-acoustician listening to the evolution of biodiversity in the world, talk to a storm chaser who presents television shows about natural catastrophes related to climate change, discover a director working with the Inuit people or observe the equipment of a polar expedition leader/cave explorer. They will share their experiences with you during on-board lectures.

Embark on explorations to the farthest reaches of the world — from polar realms to tropical latitudes — where each day is marked by Zodiac landings led by your dedicated expedition team. Glaciologists, ornithologists, ethnologists, and marine mammal specialists — true experts of these remote regions — your naturalist guides invite you to a fully immersive and enlightening experience. Activities: All activities are supervised by the expedition team, made up of experienced naturalist guides — including Zodiac outings, for example. All activities are included and organized directly on board by the expedition team. Optional paid excursions may be offered depending on the cruise. Landings: Primarily carried out by Zodiac. Your experts on board: The expedition team composed of naturalist guides. Additional services: A complimentary parka and complimentary loan of boots (depending on the cruise). Children: Children from 6 years of age are welcome on board (from 8 years old on Le Commandant Charcot ).
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Children aged 6-11 eligible for discount when sharing with two full-fare adults. Baby equipment available on request. Kids club available on select voyages. Children: 6–17 years Child discount: 70%
Third adult in Deluxe Suite on sofa bed. Third person discount applies to adults and children. Maximum 3 persons per suite. Adult discount: 70% Child discount: 50%
Default rate: 2× Single supplement of 2.0x applies to all staterooms and suites. PONANT Bonus program members may receive reduced supplement on select departures.
210+ days before departure: 20% penalty 120–210 days before departure: 50% penalty 90–120 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–90 days before departure: 100% penalty Cancellation fees apply as per the schedule above. Travel insurance strongly recommended. Name change fee: $200 EUR
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi onboard all vessels.
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