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Welcome Aboard L'Austral

Step on board L'Austral and begin a journey to some of the most awe-inspiring destinations the world has to offer. Whether you sip cocktails as the sun sets along the ocean horizon or simply relax in the company of loved ones and new friends, L'Austral offers lasting memories on a truly intimate cruising experience.

L'Austral sports 6 decks that include Le Restaurant Gastronomique, the elegant main dining room serving French and international cuisine; the casual Le Grill Restaurant; three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks; Le Théâtre hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center; and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 200 to 210 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 301 to 398 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar.

Le Théâtre

Enjoy entertainment in le théâtre.

L'Austral's onboard theater, Le Théâtre, hosts informative lectures, discussions and entertainment for guests to enjoy.

No question goes unanswered...

The staff aboard L'Austral is here to answer all your questions and concerns during the course of your Tauck journey!

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Wind down after a day of adventure alongside fellow passengers at one of l'austral's onboard lounges..

The sounds of the piano radiates throughout the lounge as Tauck guests relax in the company of one another, forming lasting friendships and relaxing at the end of a long day.

Aboard L'Austral

Your getaway to places unknown....

A sleek yacht, L'Austral is small enough to provide an intimate cruising experience and her size makes her ideally suited for visiting ports that bigger ships can't reach.

One of the Ponant fleet's four sister ships ( Le Boréal , Le Sol é al , Le Lyrial , L'Austral ), L'Austral ' s six-deck layout provides a truly intimate cruising experience for passengers. L'Austral's inviting staterooms and suites are designed with a sophisticated French touch and offer incredible views of the surrounding ocean.

Elegant public spaces including a sun deck, pool and outdoor open bar help create the feel of an upscale hotel. A panoramic room complete with library, Internet connection and access to the panoramic terrace is available to all guests.

A choice of two on-board restaurants; Le Restaurant Gastronomique and The Grill Restaurant. Le Restaurant Gastronomique offers French and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maximum seating capacity of 268. Grill Restaurant offers a casual eating environment for breakfast and a buffet lunch and themed dinner. Seating options for The Grill available both inside and outside.

Staterooms (approximately 199 to 226 sq. ft.) and suites (290 to 591 sq. ft.) offer individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed or a sofa that converts to a queen-size bed, video on demand, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe, iPod deck and minibar. 95% of the rooms have private balconies.

• Fitness and beauty corner featuring Kinesis weight training, treadmills, bikes, hairdressing salon, massage rooms and Hammam
• State of the art, 250-person capacity theatre for onboard lectures and entertainment
• All-included bar and restaurant beverages available throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits
• Special menus available for guests with specific dietary requirements
• 24-hour room service available to all passenger cabins and suites
• Onboard Medical Center
• Leisure area fitted with a Wii-entertainment system

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Wake up aboard L'Austral in a stateroom custom-made for your cruising comfort with a host of sophisticated amenities …. sink-in-soft luxury bedding, fully stocked minibar, a bathroom boasting a shower with a view, pampering French toiletries. Breakfast tempts… enjoyed à la carte in your room, on deck in the open air or in our elegant gourmet restaurant with a decidedly French twist… from croissants and café as you like it to a buffet of freshly prepared delights. After breakfast, you may venture off the ship for a morning of guided sightseeing ashore on a choice of included excursions, or indulge in onboard pleasures that are the mainstay of the yachting set. If the spa calls, you can sign up for a massage, a steam bath, aromatherapy treatment or a facial for that "good life glow." Or exercise your options in the fitness center. Lunch as you choose… in the casual Le Grill, in the more formal setting of Le Restaurant Gastronomique, or perhaps staying ashore to sample the local fare in today's port of call. Beverages, from soft drinks to house wine and spirits, complement your mood and are always complimentary aboard ship. Afternoon invites more exploration ashore… or relaxation onboard, whether it's lounging at the pool, cuddling up with a good book, enjoying a cocktail with a friend or two, or attending an insightful lecture by a naturalist, historian or other onboard expert. This evening, dine with new friends in your choice of restaurant, or sneak away for a romantic dinner, candlelit, out on deck. Nighttime brings out the stars – be they in the sky above, or the pianist in the lounge, or the singers and dancers onstage in Le Théâtre. And when it's time to turn in, your bed will be turned down… often with a sweet treat on your pillow, along with tomorrow's itinerary. You'll close your eyes and sleep to the rhythm of the seas, enjoying the reverie that's inherent on every Tauck cruise aboard Ponant's elegant small ship, L'Austral. Read Less

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L’Austral

L’Austral is a graceful expedition ship that accommodates up to 264 guests (200 in Antarctica) on her global itineraries. L’Austral embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and well-being. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size make her a rare and innovative yacht. Built in 2011 in the Fincantieri shipyard, L’Austral features Italian engineering and designer Jean-Philippe Nuel’s interpretation of French sophistication. L’Austral is one of four sister ships with Le Boreal , Le Soleal and Le Lyrial . The ship has a unique style and a true signature design that blends tradition and innovation.

Why Sail Aboard L’Austral

Choose L’Austral for her blend of luxury, gastronomy, wellness, entertainment and active programming. Experience expedition cruising paired with French-inspired elegance and European sensibility and craftsmanship aboard this 7-deck, modern ship. A plethora of public spaces, combined with 95% of staterooms and suites offering a private balcony, create opportunities for intimate connections and extraordinary moments. For these, and many other reasons, L’Austral is among our top choices for passengers seeking  Antarctica luxury cruises , Greenland cruises and Spitsbergen & Svalbard cruises .

Our expedition ship experts have been aboard L’Austral firsthand. Read our dedicated L’Austral Ship Review for more firsthand insight on the ship, or find detailed information on all of the cabins, amenities and decks on this page. Our experts can help you compare L’Austral with other small cruise ships offering small ship Mediterranean cruises , and other Antarctica ships  and polar expedition ships offering Antarctica cruises and  Arctic cruises .

Safety, Sustainability & Accessibility

L’Austral has been carefully designed to offer the highest standards of luxury and safety, both for her guests and for the natural environment. L’Austral and her sister ships are the only ones in their class to be certified “Clean Ships” by Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s foremost stewards of ecologically sound travel. The onboard silent electric propulsion system helps cut carbon emissions by 40%. Dynamic Positioning, a sophisticated GPS and propulsion system, keeps the ship in a fixed location without need of an anchor. Advanced filtration systems treat and recycle all wastewater. Onboard storage holds compacted items for later recycling ashore. The CFR and LED lighting throughout uses just 10% of the electrical power of older, more traditional systems. And advanced sonar provides the captain and officers with rolling 3D views of the ocean floor, icebergs and ice floes, enabling L’Austral to keep her distance from marine animals. L’Austral is fully ADA compliant, with 3 accessible staterooms, 4 elevators and lifts up and down stairways for easy access to all decks and public areas of the ship.

Common Areas Aboard L’Austral

A nautical atmosphere of relaxed sophistication welcomes guests with shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon, caramel and tan. Panoramic windows throughout the ship’s many common areas reveal the beautiful areas that only a small expedition ship can access. The Lobby offers a constantly-staffed concierge lounge, including reception, guest relations, concierge service and an excursions desk. The Panoramic Lounge’s library engages passengers in reference materials reflecting the global destinations L’Austral visits; an Internet desk ensures guests stay connected while at sea. The Theater acts as the main venue for conferences and live entertainment on named evenings, featuring state-of-the-art audio and video technology. Finally, the ship’s infirmary is available 24 hours a day and is equipped to treat non-emergency matters. A doctor is available for a nominal fee.

Dining Aboard L’Austral

Coffee, tea, fruit juices and a selection of pastries are available to early-birds and late-risers from 6:30am to 10:00am, in the Main Lounge. Every day, the Gastronomic Restaurant invites guests into an elegant main dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner highlighting both French and international gourmet cuisine, including local specialties of the various ports that the ship visits. The Ducasse Conseil-trained chefs create a special menu offered aboard L’Austral, including accommodation for special diets (with advance notice) and groups through customized menus. A fine wine cellar rounds out the experience. The Grill Restaurant provides a casual eating venue for breakfast, buffet lunch and occasional themed dinners. Alfresco dining aboard L’Austral may also be available at certain times. The Main Lounge and Panoramic Lounge, each with access to an outside terrace, creates a space for afternoon tea and specialty drinks from their cocktail bars. The open-air bar on Deck 7 is an ideal setting for a sunset drink overlooking the pool.

Activities Aboard L’Austral

Every day aboard L’Austral is a new opportunity for adventure, connection and refined leisure. A multitude of daily onboard activities engage passengers while the ship moves to its next off-ship activity site. Live jazz, piano melodies, karaoke and dance performances will regale music and theater enthusiasts. Hosted workout, yoga and dance classes keep active guests on their feet. Organized card games bring players together. Focused photography workshops offer tips to photographers new and old. And wine, spirits and specialty foods tastings enliven the tastebuds of any foodies aboard.

The Main and Panoramic lounges entice guests to celebrate the day with live music and dancing on select evenings. The Leisure Area’s Wii™ and board games offer amusement as the ship repositions; a children’s area on Deck 5 additionally provides games and books. The Fitness room’s Kinesis wall, weight training gym equipment, treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bikes enable passengers to maintain strength routines. And with its hairdressing salon, two massage rooms, Balneotherapy room, Hammam (Moroccan steam spa), relaxation room and herbal tea bar, the SOTHYS™ Spa/Beauty Corner provides opportunities for respite and rejuvenation during each cruise departure. Provided stationery in each stateroom and suite can be mailed via the Reception desk. The open Bridge policy invites passengers to talk with the captain and crew (by prior approval), and learn about L’Austral’s state-of-the-art navigation technology.

L’Austral is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs which comfortably transport guests to shore and allow for exceptional discoveries of wildlife and the surrounding coastal landscapes. This is an absolute must for exploratory excursions along coastlines or for accessing shallow water ports. Zodiac launches are conducted from the stern via the ship’s stable marine platform.

Crew & Guides Aboard L’Austral

L’Austral’s impeccably trained staff focus on guest comfort with discreet-yet-attentive service that has become legendary among discriminating travelers. Cruising aboard L’Austral is enhanced by her sophisticated crew who help create the feeling of being aboard a private yacht. Multi-lingual guides offer lectures on various specialty topics throughout each departure.

Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard L’Austral

All accommodations are spacious, with touches of luxury throughout. Each stateroom or suite features the option of one king-size bed or two twin beds, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, desk with stationery, Ipod™ players, on-demand video, a safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, a 110/220-volt outlet, French bath products, 24-hour room service, complimentary WiFi Internet access and added-fee satellite direct-line telephone. Laundry service is available for a fee.

226-sq-ft cabin with two twin beds or one king bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and daybed.

200-sq-ft cabin with two twin beds or one king bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and 43-sq-ft private balcony.

290-sq-ft cabin with two twin beds or one king bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, daybed, 54-sq-ft private balcony and butler service.

398-sq-ft cabin (a combination of two prestige staterooms) with two twin beds or one king bed, two ensuite bathrooms (each with shower) and 86-sq-ft private balcony.

484-sq-ft cabin with two twin beds or one king bed, two ensuite bathrooms (one with shower and Balneo bathtub), 97-sq-ft private balcony, butler service, complimentary hour of spa treatments and private round-trip transfer between the airport, hotel and ship.

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On this comprehensive expedition to the Falklands, South Georgia and the White Continent, cruise in the comfort of a 5-star hotel aboard one of three luxury expedition sister ships. Enjoy Zodiac and shore excursions, top-notch guides and breathtaking landscapes in a wild and remote landscape. Then return on board to refined service and a plethora of engaging activities.

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L’Austral

Luxury (200 guests), introduction to l’austral.

L’Austral (200 guests) was launched in May, 2011 and is a sister ship to Le Boreal and Le Soleal.  She features 132 staterooms offering elegant design as well innovative state-of-the-art marine technology. The vessel boasts a convenient 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 theatre, as well as an ample and comfortable gathering area and library.

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L’austral 2024-25 dates and prices.

Book early for the best fares and availability. The fares are structured to reward guests who book early with the best possible fare and the privilege of being able to select their desired suite when the best inventory is available. Prices change depending on the occupancy of the ship which is why they are not displayed here. Please contact us for an accurate quote on your desired cabin. Prices are based on double-occupancy. Availability of all suite categories cannot be guaranteed. Fares for single guests are available upon request. Prices may be changed at anytime due to availability.

Complementary Transfer Package: Your itinerary includes complementary night in Buenos Aires before the cruise and return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and a transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport on the final day of the voyage.

Note: The Great Adventure voyage includes first night accommodation in Buenos Aires and one way flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia as the voyage concludes in Montevideo.

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L’AUSTRAL 2024-25 CRUISES

Emblematic Antarctica 12 Days

The Great Adventure 17 Days

Antarctic Expedition to Southern Lands 19 Days

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L’AUSTRAL 2025-26 DATES AND PRICES

Book early for the best fares and availability. The fares are structured to reward guests who book early with the best possible fare and the privilege of being able to select their desired suite when the best inventory is available. Prices change depending on the occupancy of the ship which is why they are not displayed here. Please contact us for an accurate quote on your desired cabin. Prices are based on double-occupancy. Availability of all suite categories cannot be guaranteed. Fares for single guests are available upon request. Prices may be changed at anytime due to availability. Prices correct as at 17 March 2024.

Complementary Transfer Package: Your itinerary includes one night accommodation on day 1 of your itinerary in Buenos Aires and return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and a transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport on the final day of the voyage.

L’AUSTRAL 2025-26 CRUISES

Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula 20 Days

The Great Austral Loop 19 Days

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• Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
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• Superior Stateroom

The Owners Suite sleeps up to 2 guests and is situated on Deck 6. The suite features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. The suite is a luxurious 45 square metres.

The Prestige Suite sleeps up to 4 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. The suite is a spacious 37 square metres.

The Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel.

The Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.

The Deluxe Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.

The Superior Stateroom sleeps up to 3 guests and is located on Le Champollion Deck. The cabin features: individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is 21 square metres.

Ship Details

• Technical Specifications

Restaurants – Gastronomic Restaurant – Marina, Grill Restaurant Open-air Bar Heated Pool and sun deck Theatre / show lounge Panorama Lounge and Panoramic Terrace Library/Internet station Sothys™ Beauty Corner: Balnéo, Hammam, 2 Massage Cabins, Relaxation Room, Hairdresser Fitness Centre 3 Guest elevators to all decks Medical centre Games Area Shore Excursions Desk

Accommodation in suites or staterooms with en-suite All meals while on the cruise. Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, a three-course dinner and a late-evening snack are served daily. Open Bar – A wide choice of refreshments such as wine, beer, cocktails, fruit juices and aperitifs are served in each bar and with lunch and dinner. This does not include premium alcoholic drinks. Mini Bar – the mini bar in your cabin is restocked every day and in included in the fare. Complimentary Parka to keep. Waterproof rubber boots to loan for duration of cruise. Excursions with expedition guides – Zodiac, land and sea tours and shore-side activities Complimentary WIFI during the voyage – Please note, the service may be slow due to satellite connection and remoteness of the voyage

Staff and Crew:  140

Guests:  200

Dimensions: Length: 142m Beam: 18m

Manoeuvrability:  Dynamic positioning system

Speed: 14 knots maximum

Built:  2010

Operator:  Ponant