Ponant

L'Austral

L'Austral is the second in a series of four sister ships in the fleet of Ponant. Like her sister ships, embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing. Offering exceptional itineraries through Antarctica and Europe & the Med, combining authentic experiences, cultural encounters, and stops in remote places not accessible by larger cruise ships.
L'Austral is the second in a series of four sister ships in the fleet of Ponant. Like her sister ships, embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing. Offering exceptional itineraries through Antarctica and Europe & the Med, combining authentic experiences, cultural encounters, and stops in remote places not accessible by larger cruise ships.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
Small Cruise Ship
Passengers
Passengers
264
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
145
Launch Date
Launched
2011
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
2018

L'Austral Cruises

Choose from 22 vacations cruising on board the L'Austral

12 Days Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires

Operator: Ponant

From 13,740pp

8 Days Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Operator: Ponant

From 8,380pp

18 Days Paris to Halifax

Operator: Ponant

From 16,817pp

9 Days Honfleur to Glasgow

Operator: Ponant

From 6,580pp

Life On Board L'Austral What can you expect when cruising on board L'Austral

L'Austral
L'Austral

Explore the world on L'Austral surrounded by French sophistication on this luxury mega yacht. Read more

Room with a View
Room with a View

Every stateroom and suite offers ocean views and most have a balcony. Read more

Exquisite French Dining
Exquisite French Dining

Savour the exquisite flavours of Ponant's French gastronomy in the onboard restaurants. Read more

Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife and Entertainment

Enjoy live music in the lounges or take in a performance or show in the theatre. Read more

Renowned Service Excellence
Renowned Service Excellence

Ponant's French crew offer guests refined service from the moment they board. Read more

Ponant Wellness Spa
Ponant Wellness Spa

Unwind with a massage or facial the Spa, where only the best French products are used. Read more

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Deck Plans

Deck 2
SP3
Superior Stateroom
DEL
Deluxe Stateroom
Deck 3
PR4
Prestige Stateroom
Deck 4
PR5
Prestige Stateroom
PS5
Prestige Suite
Deck 5
PR6
Prestige Stateroom
DS6
Deluxe Suite
PS6
Prestige Suite
SA
Owner's Suite
Deck 6
Deck 7

Cabins

L'Austral Superior Stateroom
Superior Stateroom
Cabin Type: Oceanview

A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A window or round porthole. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing read more room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A window and panoramic glazed swing door. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive read more Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi read more internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair. A bathroom with shower. A private 5 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided read more include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² read morebalcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and Balneo read more bathtub. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include concierge service from your reservation until you return from your trip, priority boarding, butler service, a one-hour spa treatment per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer, premium drinks at the bar, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.

L'Austral Cruise Schedule

All 22 sailings by departure date on board L'Austral
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Wednesday
28 Jan 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
15,750pp
Starts
Tuesday
19 May 2026
Days
9
From - To
Honfleur to Glasgow
From
6,580pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
9,190pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
8,380pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
9,000pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
Days
10
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
10,770pp
Starts
Monday
06 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
7,470pp
Starts
Monday
13 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
8,120pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
Days
18
From - To
Paris to Halifax
From
16,817pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Oct 2026
Days
11
From - To
Colon to Lima
From
6,250pp
Starts
Friday
30 Oct 2026
Days
6
From - To
Lima to Valparaiso
From
1,590pp
Starts
Tuesday
17 Nov 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
16,230pp
Starts
Thursday
17 Dec 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
16,230pp
Starts
Sunday
27 Dec 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
19,810pp
Starts
Saturday
16 Jan 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
17,810pp
Starts
Monday
15 Feb 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
18,800pp
Starts
Tuesday
16 Mar 2027
Days
11
From - To
Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
From
10,800pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Apr 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Barcelona
From
4,890pp
Starts
Friday
09 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
6,990pp
Starts
Friday
16 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
6,990pp
Starts
Friday
23 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
6,990pp
Starts
Thursday
16 Sep 2027
Days
18
From - To
Paris to Halifax
From
16,330pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.