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11-night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise

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L'Austral
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  • Ponant Cruises: L'Austral
  • |
  • January 18, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Buenos Aires
    | Sun Jan 18, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Buenos Aires
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Drake Passage
    | Tue Jan 20, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Drake Passage
    | Wed Jan 21, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Thu Jan 22, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Fri Jan 23, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Fri Jan 23, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Sat Jan 24, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Sun Jan 25, 2026
  13. Day 13
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Mon Jan 26, 2026
  14. Day 14
    Drake Passage
    | Tue Jan 27, 2026
  15. Day 15
    Drake Passage
    | Wed Jan 28, 2026
  16. Day 16
    Ushuaia
    | Thu Jan 29, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
    | Thu Jan 29, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Buenos Aires
    | Thu Jan 29, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 11 Nights
  • Jan 18, 2026 / Jan 29, 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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