Where is Le Lyrial today?
In Strait of Magellan, Chile
On day 10 of a 14-night Antarctica cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) (Nov 3 to 17).
Next: Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising), tomorrow · then Fjord Cruising (Scenic), Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Tue Nov 17: 17 nights from $25,130
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Current cruise, day by day
14-night Antarctica cruise, Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
Nov 3 to 17, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Le Lyrial sails, month by month
Le Lyrial sails from Longyearbyen from June to August 2027, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) in December 2026, from February to March 2027 and in November 2027 and Nuuk in September 2027 on 7-, 10- and 13-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Spitsbergen (37 calls), Antarctic Peninsula (17) and Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 16). It also has longer sailings of 14, 17 and 18 nights in December 2026, March 2027, September 2027 and November 2027.
- Dec 2026Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Jan 2027No sailings listed
- Feb 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Mar 2027Buenos Aires · sold out
- Apr 2027Lisbon · sold out
- May 2027Glasgow (Greenock) · sold out
- Jun 2027Longyearbyen · sold out
- Jul 2027Longyearbyen · sold out
- Aug 2027Reykjavik · sold out
- Sep 2027Nuuk · sold out
- Oct 2027Montreal · sold out
- Nov 2027Valparaiso · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Lyrial sailings with prices.
Le Lyrial at a glance
Le Lyrial is a Ponant cruise ship in the Le Boreal class. It entered service in 2015 (11 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2021. It carries 264 passengers and 139 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member. At 10,700 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, it is a small ship with 7 decks and 122 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Ancona) and sails under the flag of France.
Le Lyrial is a 10,700-ton vessel operated by French cruise line Ponant, built by Fincantieri at its Ancona shipyard. The ship accommodates 264 passengers and 139 crew members across seven decks, measuring 142 meters in length with an 18-meter beam.
With a maximum speed of 16 knots, Le Lyrial carries a relatively intimate passenger load compared to larger cruise ships, resulting in a higher space-to-guest ratio. This smaller scale reflects Ponant's focus on more personalized voyages and access to ports that larger vessels cannot reach.
The ship's compact dimensions and passenger capacity make it suitable for expedition-style cruising and immersive destination experiences.
Le Lyrial specs
- Class
- Le Boreal
- Built
- 2015
- Refurbished
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,700 GT
- Length
- 142 m
- Passengers
- 264
- Cabins
- 122
- Crew
- 139
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Ancona)
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 11 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 40.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 6th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Antarctica
- Next Sailing
- Nov 17, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Le Lyrial FAQ
Where is Le Lyrial right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Lyrial is scheduled to be in Strait of Magellan, Chile today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 10 of a 14-night Antarctica cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego). Tomorrow it calls at Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising), and it ends in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) on November 17. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Lyrial sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Lyrial sails from Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway) from June to August 2027, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina in December 2026, from February to March 2027 and in November 2027 and Nuuk, Greenland in September 2027 on 7-, 10- and 13-night cruises.
What ports does Le Lyrial visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Lyrial calls most often at Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway (37 calls), Antarctic Peninsula (17), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 16) and Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway (9), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 107 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Lyrial carry?
Le Lyrial carries 264 passengers in 122 cabins. It has 139 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Lyrial built and how old is it?
Le Lyrial entered service in 2015, so it is 11 years old. It was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is Le Lyrial?
Le Lyrial is 10,700 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on Le Lyrial?
Le Lyrial has 139 crew.
What class of ship is Le Lyrial?
Le Lyrial belongs to the Le Boreal class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Le Lyrial?
Le Lyrial is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Lyrial built?
Le Lyrial was built by Fincantieri (Ancona).
How much does a cruise on Le Lyrial cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Lyrial cruise we track starts from $5,250. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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