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11-night Antarctica: The White Continent – With Smithsonian Journeys Cruise/Land Package

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L'Austral
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  • Ponant Cruises: L'Austral
  • |
  • January 8, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Buenos Aires
    | Thu Jan 8, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Buenos Aires
    | Fri Jan 9, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Ushuaia
    | Fri Jan 9, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Drake Passage
    | Sat Jan 10, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Drake Passage
    | Sun Jan 11, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Mon Jan 12, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Tue Jan 13, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Wed Jan 14, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Thu Jan 15, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Fri Jan 16, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Drake Passage
    | Sat Jan 17, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Drake Passage
    | Sun Jan 18, 2026
  13. Day 13
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
  14. Day 14
    Buenos Aires
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
Itinerary map
Roundtrip Buenos Aires
Sailing Features
  • 11 Nights
  • Jan 8, 2026 / Jan 19, 2026
  • Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires
  • L'Austral
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
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 

L'Austral cruise ship

Ponant Cruises:   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
  • 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

Ship Information

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