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L'Austral, 10 Night Antarctica: The White Continent ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return

Cruise L'Austral, 10 Night Antarctica: The White Continent ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 09 Jan 2026
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

PONANT invites you on a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable 11-day voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. The start of your cruise will be marked by the crossing of the mythical Drake Passage, during which you will likely be escorted by several albatrosses and Cape petrels, the sentinels of these often-choppy waters. Your ship will then reach the White Continent, realm of the unexpected. Weather and ice conditions permitting, this extreme environment where nature reigns supreme will reveal to you its most beautiful secrets through numerous discoveries. On this uninhabited land, which wasn’t explored until the 19th century, your encounters with the wildlife will no doubt be one of the highlights of your experience. The Gentoo, Adélie, and Chinstrap penguins, Humpback whales, seals, and seabirds will provide you with cherished lifelong memories. Each day, whether on land, aboard your ship, or during a Zodiac® outing, you will be surrounded by a grandiose landscape ranging from icebergs to ice floe and ancient glaciers. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Sailing Dates
19 Feb 2025
09 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $32,330 AU $18,050 AU $10,440
PR4 AU $20,100 AU $20,080
PR5 AU $20,440 AU $20,420
PR6 AU $20,940 AU $20,920
PS5 AU $30,560 AU $30,540 AU $16,690
PS6 AU $32,080 AU $32,060 AU $17,450
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
9 Jan 2026 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 PM
10 Jan 2026 Drake Passage
11 Jan 2026 Drake Passage
12 Jan 2026 Antarctic Peninsula
13 Jan 2026 Antarctic Peninsula
14 Jan 2026 Antarctic Peninsula
15 Jan 2026 Antarctic Peninsula
16 Jan 2026 Antarctic Peninsula
17 Jan 2026 Drake Passage
18 Jan 2026 Drake Passage
19 Jan 2026 Ushuaia, Argentina
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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