L'Austral
French elegance with underwater whale watching lounge, twin to Boreal, Soleal & Lyrial
264 passengers 
Ponant Cruises
6 upcoming departures
About L'Austral
L'Austral is a luxury expedition ship operated by Ponant. Launched in 2011, it can accommodate up to 264 passengers. The ship features elegant staterooms, multiple dining options, a spa, a fitness center, and a heated swimming pool. It is designed for comfort and stability in polar regions.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Stateroom
Up to 2
✓ Private facilities
Deluxe Suite
Up to 2
✓ Private facilities
Owner's Suite
Up to 2
✓ Private facilities
Prestige Stateroom
Up to 2
✓ Private facilities
Prestige Suite
Up to 4
✓ Private facilities
Superior Stateroom
Up to 3
✓ Private facilities
Onboard Amenities
connectivity
📶
Free Starlink WiFi
Complimentary high-speed Starlink satellite internet
wellness
✨
Spa
Full-service spa facilities
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Upcoming departures
6 upcoming departures
- Emblematic Antarctica
· L'Austral
- Emblematic Antarctica
· L'Austral
- Emblematic Antarctica
· L'Austral
- Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys
· L'Austral
- Emblematic Antarctica
· L'Austral
- Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
· L'Austral
All departures loaded.
Quick Facts
- Passenger Capacity
- 264
- Cabin Types
- 6
- Amenities
- 2
- Upcoming departures
- 6
- Historical departures
- 7
- Operated By
- Ponant Cruises
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