PonantAU281226
Emblematic Antarctica
Date
2026-12-27
Duration
10 nights
Departure Port
Ushuaia
Argentina
Arrival Port
Ushuaia
Argentina
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
Ushuaia
Depart 18:00
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Day 2
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Day 4
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 6
Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 8
Day 8
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 9
Day 9
At Sea
Day 10
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Day 11
Ushuaia
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Day 1
Ushuaia
Depart 18:00
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 8
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.
Day 9
At Sea
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Ushuaia
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.
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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