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L'Austral, 17 Night Expedition to Southern Lands ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return

Cruise L'Austral, 17 Night Expedition to Southern Lands ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 17 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 06 Dec 2024
Cruise Description In South Georgia and on the shores of the White Continent, follow in the footsteps of the greatest explorers during a 18-day polar expedition cruise. Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache, Ernest Shackleton, these legendary names evoke the most prodigious adventures, which PONANT is offering you the chance to discover during an unforgettable trip.

L’Austral will leave Ushuaia, for South Georgia. It is there, amid the snow-covered mountains, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916, before returning to rescue the rest of his crew, left behind on the remote Elephant Island. You will travel back in time to (re)discover this fabulous saga and life at this little-known time in history.

You will sail on the Southern Ocean to reach the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures.

Throughout your trip, our team of naturalist guides will share with you the secrets of these faraway lands inhabited by unique wildlife. Discover the vast territory of the penguins – Adelie, king, chinstrap, Gentoo, Magellanic, southern rockhopper – albatrosses, numerous species of seals, and majestic whales blowing on the horizon.

To disembark in Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego, you will have to sail along Drake Passage. At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, you will enter this mythical maritime route. The wind blows, the waves crash against the stem of the ship, and the cape petrels keep you company overhead until the end of your expedition.

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
06 Dec 2024
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $51,340 AU $27,870 AU $15,350
DEL AU $30,230 AU $29,780
PR4 AU $31,600 AU $31,150
PR5 AU $32,140 AU $31,690
PR6 AU $32,970 AU $32,520
DS6 AU $46,620 AU $46,170
PS5 AU $48,530 AU $48,080 AU $25,460
PS6 AU $50,990 AU $50,540 AU $26,690
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
6 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 PM
7 Dec 2024 At Sea    
8 Dec 2024 At Sea    
9 Dec 2024 At Sea    
10 Dec 2024 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
11 Dec 2024 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
12 Dec 2024 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
13 Dec 2024 At Sea    
14 Dec 2024 At Sea    
15 Dec 2024 At Sea    
16 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
17 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
18 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
19 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
20 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
21 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
22 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
23 Dec 2024 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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