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18-night Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Cruise

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L'Austral
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  • Ponant Cruises: L'Austral
  • |
  • November 5, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Buenos Aires
    | Wed Nov 5, 2025
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Thu Nov 6, 2025
  3. Day 3
    At Sea
    | Fri Nov 7, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Puerto Madryn
    | Sat Nov 8, 2025
  5. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Sun Nov 9, 2025
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Mon Nov 10, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Port Stanley
    | Tue Nov 11, 2025
  8. Day 8
    At Sea
    | Wed Nov 12, 2025
  9. Day 9
    At Sea
    | Thu Nov 13, 2025
  10. Day 10
    South Georgia
    | Fri Nov 14, 2025
  11. Day 11
    South Georgia
    | Sat Nov 15, 2025
  12. Day 12
    South Georgia
    | Sun Nov 16, 2025
  13. Day 13
    At Sea
    | Mon Nov 17, 2025
  14. Day 14
    At Sea
    | Tue Nov 18, 2025
  15. Day 15
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Wed Nov 19, 2025
  16. Day 16
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Thu Nov 20, 2025
  17. Day 17
    Drake Passage
    | Fri Nov 21, 2025
  18. Day 18
    Drake Passage
    | Sat Nov 22, 2025
  19. Day 19
    Ushuaia
    | Sun Nov 23, 2025
Itinerary map
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Sailing Features
  • 18 Nights
  • Nov 5, 2025 / Nov 23, 2025
  • 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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