PonantAU260227
Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
Date
2027-02-25
Duration
18 nights
Departure Port
Ushuaia
Argentina
Arrival Port
Buenos Aires
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
At Sea
Day 5
Day 5
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
At Sea
Day 7
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Day 8
South Georgia
South Georgia is a remote, glacier-clad island in the Southern Ocean that harbours one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife concentrations, including king penguin colonies of 250,000-plus and vast elephant seal haul-outs. Visitors must walk among the penguins at Salisbury Plain, pay respects at Shackleton's grave in Grytviken, and witness the raw grandeur of Drygalski Fjord. November and December offer peak wildlife activity and the most favourable expedition conditions.
Day 10
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12
Day 12
Port Stanley
Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, is a remote South Atlantic settlement where painted-roof cottages, a whalebone-arched cathedral, and nineteenth-century shipwrecks frame one of the world's finest wildlife frontiers. Visitors should not miss the king penguin colony at Volunteer Point and the extraordinary albatross rookeries of Steeple Jason Island. The austral summer months of November through March offer the mildest weather and peak wildlife activity, coinciding with the expedition cruise season that brings luxury lines through these waters.
Day 13
Day 13
At Sea
Day 14
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Day 15
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn, gateway to Patagonia's UNESCO-listed Península Valdés, offers marine wildlife encounters rivaling the Galápagos—southern right whales breaching meters from shore, elephant seal colonies, orca beach-hunting, and Magellanic penguin rookeries. Welsh-heritage afternoon teas and Patagonian lamb roasted on iron crosses over open fires define this windswept coastal city's unique cultural blend. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking anchor in Golfo Nuevo to access one of the planet's greatest wildlife destinations.
Day 16
Day 16
At Sea
Day 17
Day 17
At Sea
Day 18
Day 18
Buenos Aires
Arrive 07:00
Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.
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
At Sea
Day 5
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
At Sea
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
South Georgia
South Georgia is a remote, glacier-clad island in the Southern Ocean that harbours one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife concentrations, including king penguin colonies of 250,000-plus and vast elephant seal haul-outs. Visitors must walk among the penguins at Salisbury Plain, pay respects at Shackleton's grave in Grytviken, and witness the raw grandeur of Drygalski Fjord. November and December offer peak wildlife activity and the most favourable expedition conditions.
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12
Port Stanley
Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, is a remote South Atlantic settlement where painted-roof cottages, a whalebone-arched cathedral, and nineteenth-century shipwrecks frame one of the world's finest wildlife frontiers. Visitors should not miss the king penguin colony at Volunteer Point and the extraordinary albatross rookeries of Steeple Jason Island. The austral summer months of November through March offer the mildest weather and peak wildlife activity, coinciding with the expedition cruise season that brings luxury lines through these waters.
Day 13
At Sea
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn, gateway to Patagonia's UNESCO-listed Península Valdés, offers marine wildlife encounters rivaling the Galápagos—southern right whales breaching meters from shore, elephant seal colonies, orca beach-hunting, and Magellanic penguin rookeries. Welsh-heritage afternoon teas and Patagonian lamb roasted on iron crosses over open fires define this windswept coastal city's unique cultural blend. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking anchor in Golfo Nuevo to access one of the planet's greatest wildlife destinations.
Day 16
At Sea
Day 17
At Sea
Day 18
Buenos Aires
Arrive 07:00
Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.
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
View Details
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
View Details
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