Overview
The L'Austral leaves Ushuaia behind as she sets course for Antarctica and South America on this 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS sailing. Between the port calls and the sea days, PONANT EXPLORATIONS takes care of the details - leaving you free to simply enjoy the journey. Prices for this cruise start from £15,200 per person.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
When searching for a luxury yacht expedition cruise, there’s one name above all else that you need to know – Ponant Cruises. Founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers, Ponant combines succulent luxury with authentic adventures on all seven continents.
From classic Mediterranean itineraries and Caribbean sailings, to bucket-list expeditions around Greenland and Antarctica, Ponant cruises proudly counteract the banality of mainstream voyages with a unique take on the concept of small-ship cruising. It’s the absolute trip of a lifetime.
264
Passengers
145
Crew
2011
Launched
2018
Last refit
10944t
Tonnage
142m
Length
18m
Width
14kts
Speed
5
Decks
EUR
Currency
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.
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