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18-night The Great Austral Loop Cruise

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L'Austral
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  • Ponant Cruises: L'Austral
  • |
  • December 12, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Buenos Aires
    | Fri Dec 12, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Buenos Aires
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Ushuaia
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Ushuaia
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Sun Dec 14, 2025
  7. Day 7
    New Island
    | Mon Dec 15, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Grave Cove
    | Mon Dec 15, 2025
  9. Day 9
    At Sea
    | Tue Dec 16, 2025
  10. Day 10
    At Sea
    | Wed Dec 17, 2025
  11. Day 11
    At Sea
    | Thu Dec 18, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Gold Harbour
    | Fri Dec 19, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Gold Harbour
    | Sat Dec 20, 2025
  14. Day 14
    Gold Harbour
    | Sun Dec 21, 2025
  15. Day 15
    At Sea
    | Mon Dec 22, 2025
  16. Day 16
    At Sea
    | Tue Dec 23, 2025
  17. Day 17
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Wed Dec 24, 2025
  18. Day 18
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Thu Dec 25, 2025
  19. Day 19
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Fri Dec 26, 2025
  20. Day 20
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Sat Dec 27, 2025
  21. Day 21
    Drake Passage
    | Sun Dec 28, 2025
  22. Day 22
    Drake Passage
    | Mon Dec 29, 2025
  23. Day 23
    Ushuaia
    | Tue Dec 30, 2025
  24. Day 24
    Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
    | Tue Dec 30, 2025
  25. Day 25
    Buenos Aires
    | Tue Dec 30, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 18 Nights
  • Dec 12, 2025 / Dec 30, 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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