Max Passengers:
264
Ship Type:
Luxury Expedition Ship
Operated By:
Abercrombie & Kent
Chartered exclusively for A&K, your luxury expedition cruiser is specially configured to limit capacity to 199 total travellers (from a maximum of 264). The all-English-speaking ship staff is complemented by A&K’s expert Expedition Team. All staterooms and suites feature a private balcony, and every suite offers complimentary butler service. The vessel also features multiple observation, lounge and dining areas, as well as a library, theater, outside heated pool, fitness center, spa, 24-hour medical facility with a certified doctor and a fleet of Zodiac boats for shore expeditions. A&K also includes complimentary wireless Internet and Traveller’s Valet laundry service. The Ice Class 1C vessel is Clean-Ship certified.
Cabin Specifications
Among the most comfortable available on any polar expedition ship, all 108 cabins are fully equipped, offer private balconies, and feature bedding configurations that range from king-size beds to two single beds. Premium and Deluxe Two-Room Suites feature a pull out sofa that converts to a king-size bed, and the option to convert into a two-room cabin - perfect for families. Le Lyrial also offers an additional Grand Deluxe Suite. Cabin Categories 5-9 on Deck 6 receive the complimentary services of a private butler. From ensuring your suite is up to your standards to organizing cocktails on your private balcony, your butler tends to your every need, with grace and efficiency.
Cabin amenities include:
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- Wireless Internet access
- 24-hour room service
Features onboard
- Sun deck and multiple outer deck observation areas
- Outside heated pool
- Library with extensive selection of books and reading areas
- Two restaurants offering exquisite dining experiences
- Panoramic lounge and terrace, ideal for social gatherings, afternoon tea, or just relaxing with ocean views
- Three bars and a boutique
- Three passenger elevators
- Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
- Hairdresser offering full-service hair styling, manicures and pedicures
- Spa and hammam (steam room)
- The Club lounge for live music and dancing
- Open bar (excluding premium wines, premium liquors and champagne)
- The Theater with unobstructed seating for more than 200 guests, an ideal venue for nightly entertainment, enrichment lectures, and movies
- 24-hour on-board medical facilities with certified doctor
- 24-hour laundry services
- Wireless Internet access throughout the ship
- Dynamic positioning system
- "Clean" ship standard (meets or exceeds all IMO, EPA and IATO operating standards)
Dining
The Restaurant offers gourmet and international cuisine while The Compass Grill delivers casual indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast, lunch and themed dinners. There is always a selection of light fare and vegetarian dishes, and most special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Ship specifications
- Builder: Fincantieri
- Year Built: 2015
- Length: 466 ft (142.1 m)
- Gross Tonnage: 10,944 UMS
- Passenger Capacity: 264
- Crew Capacity: 145
- Staterooms/Cabins: 132
- Ice Class: 1C
- Cruising Speed: 14 knots
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