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L'Austral

For over 20 years now, Compagnie de Ponant has embodied the art of luxury cruising, combining a sophisticated à la française lifestyle on board with exploration and discovery.

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L'Austral

L'Austral features elegant design and innovative state-of-the-art marine technology. The vessel boasts a convenient and sensible layout, aided by three passenger elevators. She offers a single seating dining room, al fresco dining, an outdoor heated pool, and a modern lecture facility and theater, as well as an ample and comfortable gathering area and library. A full-service salon, steam rooms, spa and fitness center complete the amenities.
L'Austral boasts elegant guest accommodations, among the most comfortable available on any Antarctic cruise. The ship features 104 outside, fully equipped balcony cabins and suites. Watch for whale breaching the waters outside your floor-to-ceiling window, then step out onto your balcony for a closer look. L'Austral is also outfitted with a technologically advanced stabilizing system to minimize the effects of rough conditions and keep passengers comfortable in remote seas.

Expedition Collection 2019-2020

Accommodation

  • Owner Suite

    The Owner's suite is situated on Deck 2. It has been decorated by Franch interior designers and will provide you a breathtakting panoramic sea view.

    AMENITIES
    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available (Children welcome)
    Bathtub or shower
    Minibar
    Flat screen satellite TV
    Desk with stationery
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi
    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    Large bathtub
    Sofa
    Table with 4 chairs
    Armchair & Pedestal table

    Prices from
    Owner Suite
    EUR 19,550

  • Prestige Suite

    20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion.

    AMENITIES

    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available (Children welcome)
    Shower
    Minibar
    Flat screen satellite TV
    Desk with stationery
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi
    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    Sofa
    Armchair & Pedestal table

    Prices from
    Prestige Suite
    EUR 15,170

  • Deluxe Suite

    On Deck 3 you will find 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony.

    AMENITIES

    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    Shower
    Minibar
    Flat screen satellite TV
    Desk with stationery
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi
    Sofa
    Armchair & Pedestal table

    Prices from
    Deluxe Suite
    EUR 11,700

  • Prestige Stateroom

    92 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony.

    AMENITIES
    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    Shower
    Minibar
    Flat screen satellite TV
    Desk with stationery
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi

    Prices from
    Prestige Stateroom
    EUR 8,150

  • Deluxe Stateroom

    16 Deluxe Staterooms of 200 sq.ft.with private balcony.

    AMENITIES
    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    Shower
    Minibar
    Flat screen satellite TV
    Desk with stationery
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi

    Prices from
    Deluxe Stateroom
    EUR 7,450

  • Superior Stateroom

    8 superior staterooms of 226 sq.ft.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
    Ipod™ players
    Video on demand
    Safe
    Hairdryer
    Bath robes
    Satellite direct line telephone
    110/220 volts outlet
    French bath products
    24hr room service
    Internet acces wifi

    Prices from
    Superior stateroom
    EUR 6,950

Ship Specifications


  • Overall length: 466 feet

  • Beam: 59 feet

  • Draft: 15.3 feet

  • Average speed: 16 knots

  • Ice class: 1C

  • Passenger decks: 6

  • Passenger capacity: Limited to 199 on Antarctica cruises

  • Crew: 136

  • Gross tonnage: 10.700 GRT

  • Electric Motors: 2 x 2,3 MW

  • Standards: USPHS – U.S. Coast Guards Rules

  • Comfort Class 1 – "Clean" Ship Certification

  • Flag: French


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Dates & Rates

Trips with L'Austral

  • Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula

    Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula

     

    Be prepared to be dazzled. The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary including five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of Gentoo, Adélies and Chinstraps.

    prices from USD 6,370

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  • South Georgia

    South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

    15 nights

    The combination of the Sub Antarctic Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula makes this voyage an expedition full of exciting highlights.

    prices from USD 13,200

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  • Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica

    Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

     

    Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. A dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts. During this voyage you will be able to see up to six penguin species.

    prices from USD 10,248

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  • Exploring Spitsbergen

    Exploring Spitsbergen

    10 nights

    Explore the lush tundra's, mountains and pack ice of Spitsbergen during this cruise through Norway's Svalbard archipelago.

    prices from USD 6,400

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  • Ultimate Greenland

    Ultimate Greenland

    13 nights

    Join this expedition and brush up on Viking history and immerse yourself in present day Greenlandic Inuit culture.

    prices from EUR 7,400

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  • East Greenland - Scoresby Sund

    East Greenland - Scoresby Sund

     

    Cruising along Greenland’s remote northeast coast, home to the largest fjord system in the world, you’ll discover diverse and dramatically rugged landscapes rich in iconic arctic wildlife.

    prices from EUR 3,450

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  • Northwest Passage

    Northwest Passage

     

    In Winter, this “roof of the world” is transformed into a majestic white desert; whilst in Summer, for a few short weeks, the temperature rises enough for the ice to melt.

    prices from USD 14,970

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  • Baffin Island & West Greenland

    Baffin Island and West Greenland

    12 nights

    In the Canadian Arctic we will search for Polar Bears along the ice edge in Davis Strait, visit the stunning town of Pangnirtung with it’s backdrop of Auyittuq National Park and look for bowhead whales in Cumberland Sound.

    prices from EUR 10,500

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