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.
SHIP TYPE
Small Cruise Ship
PASSENGERS
264
CREW
145
LAUNCHED
2011
REFURBISHED
2018

L'Austral Cruises View all Choose from 104 vacations cruising on board the L'Austral

8 Days Athens to Athens

Operator: Ponant

From 5,100

8 Days Valletta to Venice

Operator: Ponant

From 4,960

15 Days Valparaiso to Buenos Aires

Operator: Ponant

From 10,060

12 Days Lisbon to Honfleur

Operator: Ponant

From 7,010

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

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom

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 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.

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom

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 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.

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom

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 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.

Suite

Deluxe 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 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.

Suite

Prestige 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 balcony. 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.

Suite

Owner's 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 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 104 cruise sailings by departure date on board L'Austral

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Tuesday
08 Apr 2025
11 From Island to Island, Between Fado and Concertos Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Lisbon 6,170
Friday
18 Apr 2025
9 Secrets of the Iberian Peninsula Lisbon to Barcelona 5,080
Saturday
26 Apr 2025
12 Culture and Islands of the Mediterranean Barcelona to Valletta 9,540
Wednesday
07 May 2025
11 10th Annual Piano Festival at Sea Valletta to Antalya 10,520
Wednesday
18 Jun 2025
8 Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens - with Smithsonian Journeys Venice to Athens 7,920
Wednesday
02 Jul 2025
8 At the Heart of the Greek Islands Athens to Athens 16,930
Thursday
17 Jul 2025
9 Antique Wonders of the Aegean Istanbul to Athens 5,670
Friday
25 Jul 2025
8 Ancient Jewels of the Mediterranean Athens to Valletta 6,110
Friday
01 Aug 2025
8 From Malta to the Adriatic coast Valletta to Venice 4,960
Friday
08 Aug 2025
8 Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia Venice to Dubrovnik 5,510
Friday
15 Aug 2025
8 Cities and Splendours of the Adriatic Dubrovnik to Venice 4,590
Friday
22 Aug 2025
8 Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia Venice to Dubrovnik 5,220
Friday
29 Aug 2025
8 Cities and Splendours of the Adriatic Dubrovnik to Venice 4,850
Wednesday
03 Sep 2025
10 Venice & the Dalmatian Coast Venice to Venice 10,590
Wednesday
10 Sep 2025
10 Venice & the Dalmatian Coast Venice to Venice 10,590
Wednesday
17 Sep 2025
10 Venice & the Dalmatian Coast Venice to Venice 10,590
Friday
26 Sep 2025
8 4th Opera Festival at Sea Venice to Valletta 8,990
Friday
03 Oct 2025
8 Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca - with Smithsonian Journeys Valletta to Tarragona 6,330
Friday
10 Oct 2025
8 A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal Barcelona to Lisbon 7,190
Friday
17 Oct 2025
20 Ocean Voyage: Lisbon - Buenos Aires Lisbon to Buenos Aires 6,260
Wednesday
05 Nov 2025
19 Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 17,680
Friday
12 Dec 2025
19 The Great Austral Loop Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 24,100
Thursday
08 Jan 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 16,630
Sunday
18 Jan 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 14,510
Wednesday
28 Jan 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 14,550
Friday
27 Feb 2026
20 Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 17,580
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
11 From Island to Island, Between Fado and Concertos Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Lisbon 5,500
Friday
08 May 2026
12 The Iberian Peninsula and Fortified Cities of the Atlantic Lisbon to Honfleur 7,010
Tuesday
19 May 2026
9 From the English Channel to the Irish Sea Honfleur to Glasgow 4,850
Saturday
06 Jun 2026
8 Icelandic Mosaic Reykjavik to Reykjavik 7,270
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
8 Icelandic Mosaic Reykjavik to Reykjavik 7,070
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
8 Icelandic Mosaic Reykjavik to Reykjavik 7,070
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
10 Icelandic Nature and Traditions Reykjavik to Reykjavik 9,090
Monday
06 Jul 2026
8 Icelandic Mosaic Reykjavik to Reykjavik 6,640
Monday
13 Jul 2026
8 Icelandic Mosaic Reykjavik to Reykjavik 6,640
Monday
20 Jul 2026
14 Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet Reykjavik to Paris 13,700
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
14 Baffin Bay Secrets Paris to Paris 16,350
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
17 Expedition to the Thule Region Paris to Paris 20,930
Monday
31 Aug 2026
20 In the Heart of the Northwest Passage Paris to Kangerlussuaq 22,280
Wednesday
04 Nov 2026
15 The Best of Chilean Fjords Valparaiso to Buenos Aires 10,060
Tuesday
17 Nov 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,410
Monday
07 Dec 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,620
Sunday
27 Dec 2026
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 16,060
Wednesday
06 Jan 2027
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,410
Saturday
16 Jan 2027
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 14,040
Tuesday
26 Jan 2027
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,410
Friday
05 Feb 2027
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,410
Monday
15 Feb 2027
12 Emblematic Antarctica Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires 13,410
Friday
26 Feb 2027
20 Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Ushuaia to Buenos Aires 17,900
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.