L’Austral, 10 Night Emblematic Antarctica ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return – 23 Dec 2024 – Cruise Traveller

L’Austral, 10 Night Emblematic Antarctica ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
L'Austral
Cruise Departs
23 Dec 2024
Other Dates
Cruise Duration
10 Nights
Embark Ship
Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark Ship
Ushuaia, Argentina
Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5
AU $19,890
per person
 AU $24,550
per person
 AU $25,650
per person
 AU $26,100
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
23 Dec 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
 6:00 PM
24 Dec 2024
Drake Passage
25 Dec 2024
Drake Passage
26 Dec 2024
Antarctic Peninsula
27 Dec 2024
Antarctic Peninsula
28 Dec 2024
Antarctic Peninsula
29 Dec 2024
Antarctic Peninsula
30 Dec 2024
Antarctic Peninsula
31 Dec 2024
Drake Passage
01 Jan 2025
Drake Passage
02 Jan 2025
Ushuaia, Argentina

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom
 
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 6
   
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Deluxe Suite
   
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 

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Cruise in partnership with Le Cercle Polaire, as part of the Women at the Poles operation with featured guest Laurent Mayet, president and founder of the Cercle Polaire think tank.

If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travellers and arouses in them an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise.

At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, you will enter Drake Passage. At the roaring fifties and the screaming sixties, the wind blows and the waves beat against the stern of the ship. In the sky, cape petrels lead you toward their realm until you reach the first of the continent’s lands.

Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance. On board, the naturalists share with you the secrets of this unique ecosystem. As you near the shores, the first penguins appear. Gentoo, Adélie, chinstrap: these surprising birds, emblematic of the Antarctic, share their beaches with leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals. During an outing on land or at sea, in a zodiac dinghy or a kayak, you will move through a stunning scenery bathed in polar light.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.

This superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L’Austral remains faithful to our philosophy – to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.

A sleek silhouette softened by elegantly smooth contours and large, arched windows opening up to the sea and the light: so many features come together to give L’Austral her distinctive shape. Precious materials, discreet elegance and a perfect balance between chic and casual, combine to make you feel as if you are on your own private yacht. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated. Precious materials in smoothing neutral tones are brought to life with splashes of cheerful reds. So many personal touches create the spirit of a “private yacht.”

You will encounter unique itineraries, calls inaccessible to large ships, chic and elegant yacht-like ambiance, raffined and personalized service as well as gastronomic cuisine.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 142 metres
  • Tonnage: 10,700
  • Maiden Voyage: August 2010
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 264
  • Officer Nationality: French
  • Ship Registration: France

Ship Amenities

  • Flat Screen Television
  • In Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Internet Access
  • Mini Bar
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Video on Demand
  • 24 Hour Room Service

Ship Facilities

  • Beauty Centre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Laundry
  • Library and Internet Room
  • Medical Facilities
  • Shop
  • Spa
  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Grill Restaurant
  • Main Lounge
  • Open Air Bar
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hairdresser
  • Theatre

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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