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Max Passengers: 264
Ship Type: Luxury Expedition Ship
Operated by: Ponant Explorations Group

Discover L'Austral, a luxury expedition cruise ship sailing the globe's most spectacular destinations in style. Explore the best of Antarctica, South America, Europe, the Arctic, Asia and the South Pacific. 

Chic and elegant, with a yacht-like ambiance, L'Austral, is the fruit of Italian ship building and French service and sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, L'Austral links tradition and innovation, cruising to worldwide destinations in luxury. Launched in 2011,  L'Austral remains faithful to her philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. L'Austral gives passengers the feeling they are on a private yacht and give them access to harbors and coves that large cruise ships can't access.

The social areas have everything you may desire including a swimming pool, spa, lounge, theater, exercise room, and a panoramic terrace. The main restaurant serves French and international cuisine accompanied by fine wines served by attentive French wait staff. The outdoor dining area, the "Grill" features buffet-style cuisine with panoramic views. 

Accommodations aboard L'Austral
All Staterooms have the following amenities:
  • 24-hour room service
  • Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms


Ship Specifications
Length: 466 ft
Beam: 59 ft
Draft: 15.3 ft
Ice class1C
Classification: Bureau Veritas
Flag: French
Guest decks: 6
Guest capacity: 264
Zodiacs: 11
Gross tonnage: 10 944 UMS
Electric motors: 2 x 2300 KW
Installed power: 6 400 KW
Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italy
Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: Standard European Plug
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L'Austral Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Gastronomic Restaurant. Stunning views from the bar and lounge Relax on the sun deck. Relax on the deck of the L'Austral. Welcoming reception Spacious lounge Fitness area with a view.

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  • Apr 26, 2025from $9,540Culture and Islands of the Mediterranean
  • May 17, 2025from $6,070The Jewels of the Aegean
  • May 24, 2025from $6,930From The City of Gods to The Canals of Venice
  • Jun 18, 2025from $7,920Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens with Smithsonian Journeys
  • Jul 2, 2025from $6,070At the heart of the Greek Islands
  • Jul 25, 2025from $5,510Ancient Jewels of the Mediterranean
  • Aug 1, 2025from $5,240From Malta to the Adriatic Coast
  • Aug 8, 2025from $5,240Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia
  • Aug 15, 2025from $4,590Cities and splendours of the Adriatic
  • Aug 22, 2025from $4,960Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia
  • Aug 29, 2025from $4,850Cities and splendours of the Adriatic
  • Sep 26, 2025from $7,7304th Opera Festival at Sea
  • Oct 3, 2025from $6,330Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • Oct 10, 2025from $7,190A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal
  • Nov 22, 2025from $15,200Emblematic Antarctica
  • Jan 8, 2026from $16,630Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys
  • Jan 18, 2026from $15,200Emblematic Antarctica
  • Jan 28, 2026from $14,510Emblematic Antarctica
  • Feb 7, 2026from $15,890Emblematic Antarctica
  • Feb 27, 2026from $18,610Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
  • Jun 6, 2026from $7,750Icelandic Mosaic
  • Jun 13, 2026from $7,510Icelandic Mosaic
  • Jun 20, 2026from $7,070Icelandic Mosaic
  • Jul 6, 2026from $6,640Icelandic Mosaic
  • Jul 13, 2026from $7,070Icelandic Mosaic
  • Jul 20, 2026from $13,700Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet
  • Aug 2, 2026from $17,540Baffin Bay Secrets
  • Aug 15, 2026from $20,930Expedition to the Thule Region
  • Aug 31, 2026from $23,470In the Heart of the Northwest Passage
  • Nov 17, 2026from $14,120Emblematic Antarctica
  • Nov 27, 2026from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
  • Dec 7, 2026from $13,620Emblematic Antarctica
  • Dec 17, 2026from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
  • Dec 27, 2026from $16,060Emblematic Antarctica
  • Jan 6, 2027from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
  • Jan 16, 2027from $14,040Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys
  • Jan 26, 2027from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
  • Feb 5, 2027from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
  • Feb 15, 2027from $13,410Emblematic Antarctica
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Available Itineraries

Cabins

Superior Stateroom
Superior Stateroom
8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
Owner's Suite
Owners Suite
484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone

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