PonantAU201026
From Panama’s wild beauty to Peruvian shores
Date
2026-10-20
Duration
10 nights
Departure Port
Colon
Panama
Arrival Port
Callao
Peru
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
L'Austral
Launched
2011
Refitted
2018
Tonnage
10,944 GT
Passengers
264
Cabins
132
Crew
139
Length
466 m
Width
18 m
Speed
14 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Colon
Depart 20:00
Colón, Panama, stands as the Caribbean gateway to the Panama Canal, where colonial history, Afro-Caribbean culture, and one of engineering's greatest achievements converge. Visitors should not miss a canal transit through the Gatun Locks and a journey to the UNESCO-listed Fuerte San Lorenzo, the seventeenth-century fortress overlooking the Chagres River. The dry season from December through April offers the most comfortable conditions, with lower humidity and calm Caribbean waters ideal for both port exploration and jungle excursions.
Day 2
Day 2
San Blas Islands
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
The San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) are a Caribbean archipelago of 365 palm-fringed islands governed autonomously by the Guna indigenous people, whose intricate mola textiles rank among the world's finest textile arts. Must-dos include purchasing molas directly from Guna artisans, snorkelling pristine coral reefs, and experiencing the crystalline waters of uninhabited islands. Visit December through April for the dry season, and approach with respect for Guna sovereignty.
Day 3
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Day 4
Fuerte Amador
Depart 18:00
Fuerte Amador is Panama City's cruise gateway on the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, offering front-row views of the world's most important shipping lane and access to the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo old quarter. Must-do experiences include watching ships transit the Miraflores Locks, exploring colonial plazas, and tasting ceviche at the Mercado de Mariscos. December through April's dry season offers the most pleasant weather.
Day 5
Day 5
Darién National Park
Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00
Darién National Park is 579,000 hectares of impenetrable rainforest at the Panama-Colombia border, where North and South American wildlife overlap in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions, home to harpy eagles, jaguars, and the indigenous Emberá people. Must-dos include birdwatching for harpy eagles, visiting an Emberá riverside community, and experiencing primary tropical forest on guided treks. Visit December to April during the drier season.
Day 6
Day 6
At Sea
Day 7
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Day 8
At Sea
Day 9
Day 9
Salaverry
Arrive 06:00Depart 14:00
Salaverry is the Peruvian port gateway to Chan Chan — the largest pre-Columbian adobe city in South America — and the polychrome Moche temples that together create one of the Western Hemisphere's richest archaeological landscapes. Must-dos include the carved friezes of Chan Chan's Tschudi Complex, the vivid murals at Huaca de la Luna, and ceviche at colonial Trujillo's Plaza de Armas. Visit year-round; the coast is dry, with June through September best for archaeological site visits.
Day 10
Day 10
Callao
Arrive 13:00Depart 23:59
Callao, Peru, delivers South America's irresistible combination of dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and extraordinary biodiversity. Essential experiences include exploring local markets, tasting the distinctive regional cuisine, and venturing into the surrounding natural environments. Best visited May through September, when drier conditions prevail and temperatures remain pleasant. Cruise lines including Cunard feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 1
Colon
Depart 20:00
Colón, Panama, stands as the Caribbean gateway to the Panama Canal, where colonial history, Afro-Caribbean culture, and one of engineering's greatest achievements converge. Visitors should not miss a canal transit through the Gatun Locks and a journey to the UNESCO-listed Fuerte San Lorenzo, the seventeenth-century fortress overlooking the Chagres River. The dry season from December through April offers the most comfortable conditions, with lower humidity and calm Caribbean waters ideal for both port exploration and jungle excursions.
Day 2
San Blas Islands
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
The San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) are a Caribbean archipelago of 365 palm-fringed islands governed autonomously by the Guna indigenous people, whose intricate mola textiles rank among the world's finest textile arts. Must-dos include purchasing molas directly from Guna artisans, snorkelling pristine coral reefs, and experiencing the crystalline waters of uninhabited islands. Visit December through April for the dry season, and approach with respect for Guna sovereignty.
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Fuerte Amador
Depart 18:00
Fuerte Amador is Panama City's cruise gateway on the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, offering front-row views of the world's most important shipping lane and access to the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo old quarter. Must-do experiences include watching ships transit the Miraflores Locks, exploring colonial plazas, and tasting ceviche at the Mercado de Mariscos. December through April's dry season offers the most pleasant weather.
Day 5
Darién National Park
Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00
Darién National Park is 579,000 hectares of impenetrable rainforest at the Panama-Colombia border, where North and South American wildlife overlap in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions, home to harpy eagles, jaguars, and the indigenous Emberá people. Must-dos include birdwatching for harpy eagles, visiting an Emberá riverside community, and experiencing primary tropical forest on guided treks. Visit December to April during the drier season.
Day 6
At Sea
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
At Sea
Day 9
Salaverry
Arrive 06:00Depart 14:00
Salaverry is the Peruvian port gateway to Chan Chan — the largest pre-Columbian adobe city in South America — and the polychrome Moche temples that together create one of the Western Hemisphere's richest archaeological landscapes. Must-dos include the carved friezes of Chan Chan's Tschudi Complex, the vivid murals at Huaca de la Luna, and ceviche at colonial Trujillo's Plaza de Armas. Visit year-round; the coast is dry, with June through September best for archaeological site visits.
Day 10
Callao
Arrive 13:00Depart 23:59
Callao, Peru, delivers South America's irresistible combination of dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and extraordinary biodiversity. Essential experiences include exploring local markets, tasting the distinctive regional cuisine, and venturing into the surrounding natural environments. Best visited May through September, when drier conditions prevail and temperatures remain pleasant. Cruise lines including Cunard feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
290 m²Max 2
DS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
An armchair and a sofa (167 x 70 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13
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Owner's Suite
Suite
484 m²Max 2
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 9 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13
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Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Suite
4
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
Suite
398 m²Max 4
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, a second TV, and a sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+10
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Superior Stateroom
Suite
226 m²Max 3
6
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11
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Deluxe Stateroom
Outside
193 m²Max 2
D
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and panoramic glazed swing door
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Outside
193 m²Max 2
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
Outside
193 m²Max 2
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Outside
193 m²Max 2
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10
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