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 35 holidays cruising on board L'Austral

8 Days Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Operator: Ponant

From 8,843pp
Save 377pp

6 Days Lima to Valparaiso

Operator: Ponant

From 1,903pp
Save 47pp

8 Days Cork to Dublin

Operator: Ponant

From 8,552pp
Save 248pp

8 Days Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Operator: Ponant

From 10,918pp
Save 532pp

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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L'Austral Deck Plan

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

L'Austral 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 35 sailings by departure date on board L'Austral
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
Days
10
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
14,080pp
Starts
Monday
06 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
18,240pp
Starts
Monday
13 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
11,240pp
Starts
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
Days
14
Cruise Name
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
29,710pp
Starts
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
29,140pp
Starts
Monday
31 Aug 2026
Days
20
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
31,990pp
Starts
Tuesday
06 Oct 2026
Days
8
From - To
Halifax to Baltimore
From
9,020pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Oct 2026
Days
11
From - To
Colon to Lima
From
8,020pp
Starts
Friday
30 Oct 2026
Days
6
From - To
Lima to Valparaiso
From
1,950pp
Starts
Wednesday
04 Nov 2026
Days
15
From - To
Valparaiso to Buenos Aires
From
17,620pp
Starts
Tuesday
17 Nov 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
27,410pp
Starts
Thursday
17 Dec 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
22,720pp
Starts
Sunday
27 Dec 2026
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
24,420pp
Starts
Saturday
16 Jan 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
28,780pp
Starts
Monday
15 Feb 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
23,740pp
Starts
Thursday
25 Feb 2027
Days
20
From - To
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
From
24,690pp
Starts
Thursday
08 Apr 2027
Days
9
From - To
Santa Cruz De Tenerife to Malaga
From
6,950pp
Starts
Friday
16 Apr 2027
Days
9
From - To
Malaga to Barcelona
From
8,150pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Apr 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Barcelona
From
6,720pp
Starts
Saturday
08 May 2027
Days
11
From - To
Lisbon to Honfleur
From
8,350pp
Starts
Tuesday
18 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Honfleur to Cork
From
5,560pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Cork to Dublin
From
8,800pp
Starts
Tuesday
01 Jun 2027
Days
8
From - To
Dublin to Glasgow
From
7,000pp
Starts
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Reykjavik
From
14,420pp
Starts
Friday
18 Jun 2027
Days
12
From - To
Reykjavik to Glasgow
From
14,920pp
Starts
Tuesday
29 Jun 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Reykjavik
From
13,560pp
Starts
Friday
09 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
9,720pp
Starts
Friday
16 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
9,100pp
Starts
Friday
23 Jul 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
9,100pp
Starts
Friday
30 Jul 2027
Days
14
From - To
Reykjavik to Paris
From
17,790pp
Starts
Thursday
12 Aug 2027
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
29,060pp
Starts
Saturday
28 Aug 2027
Days
20
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
38,030pp
Starts
Thursday
16 Sep 2027
Days
18
From - To
Paris to Halifax
From
22,850pp
Starts
Sunday
03 Oct 2027
Days
9
From - To
Halifax to New York
From
9,450pp
Starts
Thursday
28 Oct 2027
Days
15
From - To
Valparaiso to Buenos Aires
From
15,250pp
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.