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5 Things to Know About L'Austral

L’Austral is a luxury cruise ship operated by the French company Ponant. Launched in 2011 and renovated in 2018, it has since been taking guests to some of the most remote places on Earth. L'Austral has three sister ships: Le Boréal, Le Soléal, and Le Lyrial.

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Itinerary : Ponta Delgada, Velas, Horta, Velas, Lajes do pico, Praia da Graciosa, Praia da Vitoria, Ponta Delgada

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ponta Delgada

07/30/2028

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$ 5,476

French luxury
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Itinerary : Ponta Delgada, Velas, Horta, Lajes do pico, Praia da Graciosa, Praia da Vitoria, Ponta Delgada

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ponta Delgada

07/23/2028

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$ 5,826

French luxury
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Itinerary : Valetta, Port Empedocle, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Taormine, Reggio Calabria, Stromboli, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta

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9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Valetta

06/20/2028

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$ 6,620

French luxury
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Itinerary : Reykjavik, Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Grimsey Island, Akureyri, Isafjodhur, Reykjavik

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2 other departures

L Austral

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Reykjavik

07/16/2027

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$ 6,970

French luxury
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09-23 Jul 2027

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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3 other departures

L Austral

11 d

Balcony Stateroom

Ushuaia

12/18/2026

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$ 17,764

French luxury
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Other departures:

18 Nov 2026

28 Dec 2026

16 Feb 2027

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Itinerary : Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, Paul Emile Victor base, Akulleq (Greenland), Kullorsuaq, Savissivik, Thule, Pond Inlet, North Arm Fjord, Nuuk, Evighedsfjorden, Kangerlussuaq

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L Austral

17 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Kangerlussuaq

08/12/2027

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$ 21,867

French luxury
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Itinerary : Nuuk, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, Paul Emile Victor base, Akulleq (Greenland), Kullorsuaq, Savissivik, Thule, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Nuuk

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L Austral

17 d

Balcony Stateroom

Nuuk

08/15/2026

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$ 25,860

French luxury
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Itinerary : Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Bellot stait, Prince of Wales Strait, Prescott Island, Prince of Wales Strait, Lancaster Sound, Beechey (island), Lancaster Sound, Qeqertarsuaq, Evighedsfjorden, Nuuk

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20 d

Balcony Stateroom

Nuuk

08/31/2026

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$ 27,985

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Itinerary : Rio de Janeiro, Praia, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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14 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Rio de Janeiro

03/26/2027

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$ 4,355

French luxury
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Itinerary : Callao, Valparaiso

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L Austral

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Callao

10/30/2026

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$ 1,670

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Itinerary : Tarragona, Mahon, Gibraltar, Malaga

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L Austral
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L Austral

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Tarragona

07/03/2028

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$ 3,689

French luxury
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Itinerary : Malaga, Tangier, Melilla, Cartagena, Ibiza, Valencia

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L Austral

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Malaga

04/16/2028

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$ 3,689

French luxury
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Itinerary : Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Port Vendres, Roses, Tarragona

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6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Valencia

04/21/2028

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$ 3,689

French luxury
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Itinerary : Valetta, Cagliari, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Tarragona

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6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Valetta

06/28/2028

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$ 3,689

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Itinerary : Tarragona, Collioure, Cassis, Menton, Portofino, Livorno

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6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Tarragona

09/10/2028

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$ 4,145

French luxury
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Itinerary : Palermo, Trapani, Lipari, Stromboli, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta

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6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Palermo

06/15/2028

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$ 4,145

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Itinerary : Honfleur, Guernsey, Cowes, Dartmouth, St Mary - Isle Of Scilly, Kinsale, Bantry, Cork

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Honfleur

05/18/2027

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$ 4,390

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Itinerary : Nice, Ajaccio, Calvi, Cassis, Marseille, Port Vendres, Roses, Tarragona

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

10/05/2028

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$ 5,160

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Itinerary : Malaga, Marbella, Tangier, Cadiz, Portimao, Sete, Figueira da Foz, Lisbon

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Malaga

07/08/2028

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$ 5,160

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Itinerary : Dublin, Douglas, Belfast, Greencastle, Killybegs, Oban, ROTHESAY, Glasgow

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8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Dublin

06/01/2027

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$ 5,441

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Itinerary : Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Funchal, Tangier, Malaga

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L Austral
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9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

04/08/2027

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$ 5,767

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Itinerary : Lisbon, Madeira, Funchal, Vila Do Porto, Ponta Delgada

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9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Lisbon

07/15/2028

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$ 5,908

French luxury
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Itinerary : Colon - Panama, San Blas, Crossing Panama canal, Fuerte Amador, Playa Muerto, Salaverry, Callao

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L Austral
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L Austral

11 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Colon - Panama

10/20/2026

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$ 6,328

French luxury
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Itinerary : Lisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, The Coruna, Avilés, Santander, St Jean de Luz, Bordeaux

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L Austral
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L Austral

10 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Lisbon

08/14/2028

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$ 6,340

French luxury
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Prestige & luxury service included
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Itinerary : Ponta Delgada, Vila Do Porto, Madeira, Funchal, Lisbon

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L Austral
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L Austral

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ponta Delgada

08/06/2028

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$ 6,375

French luxury
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Prestige & luxury service included
Drinks included
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Ship staterooms

Ocean view Stateroom

Ocean view Stateroom

Cabin surface area: 194 sq. ft. Balcony area: 43 sq. ft. Deck location : 3 Cabin equipment : - King-size bed or 2 single beds - Bathroom with shower - A scuttle and a glass door - Desk - Dressing table - Dressing room with shelves and hanging space - A safe - Hair dryer - Flat-screen TV Balcony facilities : A balcony overlooking the ocean with 2 chairs and a dining table Cabin benefits: Individual air-conditioning, 24-hour room service, mini bar included, selection of Hermès bath products, Nespresso coffee maker, and free unlimited WiFi access.

Ocean view Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin surface area: 194 sq. ft. Balcony area: 43 sq. ft. Deck locations : 6 Cabin equipment : - King-size bed or 2 single beds - Bathroom with shower - Sliding panoramic bay window - Desk - Dressing table - Dressing room with shelves and hanging space - A safe - Hair dryer - Flat-screen TV Balcony facilities : A balcony overlooking the ocean with 2 chairs and a dining table Cabin benefits: Individual air-conditioning, 24-hour room service, mini bar included, selection of Hermès bath products, Nespresso coffee maker, and free unlimited WiFi access.

Balcony Stateroom

Suite

Suite

Suite size: 484 sq. ft. Balcony area : 97 sq. ft. Location decks : 6 Equipment suite : - Dining room with sofa, armchair, table for 4 and sliding courtesy door - King-size bed or 2 single beds - Modern bathroom with shower and whirlpool bathtub - 2 panoramic sliding windows - Dressing room with shelves and hanging space - Dressing table - A writing desk - Flat-screen TV - Hair dryer - A safe Balcony facilities : A private balcony overlooking the ocean with 2 armchairs and a dining table. Cabin benefits: Champagne and a fruit basket on arrival, butler service, private round-trip transfer, priority boarding, free premium pass: access to a selection of premium alcohols at the bar, an assortment of sweet and savory canapés every day, 1 one-hour treatment per person at the wellness center, mini bar included, individual air-conditioning, Nespresso coffee machine and kettle, unlimited WiFi included.

Suite

Learn more about L Austral

 

1-The Ship

Built in 2011 by Italian shipyard Fincantieri, L’Austral measures 466 ft in length and 59 ft in width, with a gross tonnage of 12,063 US tons. Its compact dimensions and shallow draft allow it to navigate close to shorelines. With 6 decks and 132 cabins and suites, the ship accommodates up to 264 passengers.

 

A crew of 145 provides a crew-to-guest ratio of 1.8, ensuring exceptionally high levels of service. Ponant delivers a true 5-star experience, including 24/7 room service.

 

2-Adult Activities and Entertainment

L'Austral offers traditional cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe as well as expedition voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. These expeditions include Zodiac® outings, allowing guests to approach glaciers and wildlife in polar regions. Onboard naturalist guides and expert lecturers add a rich cultural dimension, sharing their knowledge of the geography, nature, and history of the destinations visited.

 

Wellness and leisure are also central to the onboard experience. Facilities include a spa, hair salon, hammam, fitness center, pool, solarium, leisure lounge, theater, and boutique, enhancing the journey between each iconic stop.

 

3-Restaurants, Bars, and Lounges

L’Austral features two restaurants. “Le Coromandel,” located at the rear of Deck 2, serves refined French cuisine in partnership with Ducasse Conseil. Menus are approved by Michelin-starred chefs Jérôme Nutile and Patrick Jeffroy, while the wine list is curated by Jean-Robert Pitte, a renowned member of the Institut and the Académie du Vin de France. The second restaurant, “Le Rodrigues,” is a grill located on Deck 6 at the top of the ship.

 

On Deck 3, the main lounge is the perfect spot for a drink, a dance lesson, or a themed evening organized by the crew. On Deck 6, a piano bar offers panoramic views. Near the solarium and pool, the outdoor bar is ideal for enjoying your favorite drink in the open air.

 

4-Accommodations

The 132 cabins and suites of L’Austral are spread across Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6. All have ocean views. Cabins measure either 194 or 226 sq. ft., while suites offer 290, 398, or 484 sq. ft. Each cabin is designed around a double bed or two twin beds.

 

Guests enjoy a very high standard of comfort: individual air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, Bose speaker, desk with stationery, vanity, safe, satellite phone, 220V outlets, and unlimited Wi-Fi. The private bathroom includes a selection of Hermès products and a hairdryer.

 

5-Environmental Protection

Ponant is strongly committed to protecting the ecosystems visited by its ships. Certified as a “Green Ship,” L’Austral features dynamic positioning (eliminating the need to drop anchor), quiet engines that use low-sulfur fuel, a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, and onboard waste and wastewater treatment systems.