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14-night Celebrating American History & Culture Along The Atlantic Coast Cruise – With Smithsonian Journeys

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L'Austral
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  • PONANT: L'Austral
  • |
  • October 6, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Halifax (Nova Scotia)
    | Tue Oct 6, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Wed Oct 7, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Boston
    | Thu Oct 8, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Newport, RI
    | Fri Oct 9, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    New York City
    | Sat Oct 10, 2026
    | 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Sun Oct 11, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Philadelphia
    | Mon Oct 12, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  8. Day 8
    Annapolis
    | Tue Oct 13, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Baltimore
    | Wed Oct 14, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  10. Day 10
    Norfolk
    | Thu Oct 15, 2026
    | 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    At Sea
    | Fri Oct 16, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Charleston, SC
    | Sat Oct 17, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  13. Day 13
    Jacksonville
    | Sun Oct 18, 2026
    | 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  14. Day 14
    Port Canaveral
    | Mon Oct 19, 2026
    | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  15. Day 15
    Miami
    | Tue Oct 20, 2026
    | Arrive 7:30 AM
Sailing Features
  • 14 Nights
  • Oct 6, 2026 / Oct 20, 2026
  • Halifax (Nova Scotia)
  • Miami
  • L'Austral
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

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Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
Oceanview
Superior Stateroom

Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi 

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L'Austral cruise ship

PONANT:   L'Austral

Innovative design, sleek shape and profile, refined interior decoration, friendly, intimate atmosphere: French designers and decorators have managed to give this ship a unique style and veritable signature of its own. Combinations of fine materials, colors and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright color, elegant lines, discreet and subtle refinement… everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, a veritable personality: the chic style and naturally relaxing ambiance of a veritable private yacht.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2011
  • Ship Class:
    Boreal Class
  • Last Refurbished:
    2018
  • Registry:
    France
  • Built In:
    Italy
  • Gross tonnage:
    10 944 UMS
  • Beam:
    59 ft (18 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    14 knots
  • Ship Length:
    466 ft (142 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    264
  • Number of Crew:
    264
  • Number of Decks:
    6
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    2
  • Spa:
    1
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    132
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