L’Austral

L’Austral

L’Austral

L’Austral

L’Austral

L’Austral

L'Austral: Visit Antarctica from one of the must luxurious vessels available

Days: 11-18 | From: $12,790/per person

This superb mega-yacht (sister ship to the Le Boreal, Le Lyrial, & Le Soleal), with 132 staterooms, was designed in France and built in Italy. 95% of the staterooms and suites have a private balcony and life aboard is relaxed and refined. The ship captures the best of the French art of living, giving passengers the unique experience of feeling one is aboard a private yacht. This is one of the most luxurious ships cruising to Antarctica.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

132 staterooms and suites

Owner’s Suite – 484 sq. feet plus private balcony

Prestige Suites – 398 sq. feet plus private balcony

Prestige Staterooms – 200 sq. feet plus private balcony

Deluxe Suites – 290 sq. feet plus private balcony

Deluxe Staterooms – 200 sq. feet plus private balcony

Superior Staterooms – 226 sq. feet

Yacht Specifications

Staff & Crew: 140
Guests: 264
Length: 466 feet
Width: 59 feet
Draft: 15.3 feet
Cruising Speed: 14 knots
Ice Class: 1C
Gross Tonnage: 10,944
Stabilizers: 13.1 feet long x 4.7 feet wide

The Great Austral Loop (16 days)

Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 2
At Sea

Day 3
Falkland Islands

Days 4 & 5
At Sea

Days 7 to 8
South Georgia

Days 9 & 10
At Sea

Days 11 to 13
Antarctica & South Shetland Islands

Days 14 & 15
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 16
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Emblematic Antarctica (11 days)

Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina

Days 2 & 3
Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 4 to 8
Antarctica & South Shetland Islands

Days 9 & 10
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Expedition to Southern Lands (18 days)

Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina

Days 2 to 4
Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5 to 7
South Georgia

Days 8 to 10
At Sea

Days 11 to 15
Antarctic Peninsula

Days 16 & 17
At Sea

Day 18
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

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Pricing

Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.

Included: All meals onboard, guides & activities

Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping

2022-2023 Season

Dates Itinerary Days Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Deck 5 Suite Prestige Deck 6 Suite Owner’s Suite
Nov 4 – 20, 2022 The Great Austral Loop 17 $19,480 $20,960 $23,070 $24,130 $25,400 $34,700 $46,310 $48,630 $55,600
Nov 19 – Dec 1, 2022 Emblematic Antarctica 13 $15,850 $17,030 $18,710 $19,550 $20,550 $27,970 $30,150 $31,670 $38,750
Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2022 Emblematic Antarctica 12 $13,580 $14,530 $16,020 $16,700 $17,520 $23,760 $25,660 $26,880 $32,860
Dec 10 – 21, 2022 Emblematic Antarctica 12 $15,850 $17,030 $18,710 $19,550 $20,550 $27,970 $30,150 $31,670 $38,750
Jan 9 – 20, 2023 Emblematic Antarctica 12 $13,610 $14,610 $16,020 $16,730 $17,580 $23,820 $25,660 $26,930 $32,880
Feb 22, 2023 – Mar 5, 2023 Emblematic Antarctica 12 $13,610 $14,610 $16,020 $16,730 $17,580 $23,820 $25,660 $26,930 $32,880
Mar 4 – 20, 2023 The Great Adventure 17 $14,280 $15,360 $16,910 $17,680 $18,600 $25,400 $27,400 $28,790 $35,270
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