Where is L'Austral today?
In Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
On day 9 of a 14-night Antarctica cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) (Nov 4 to 18).
Next: Strait of Magellan, Chile, tomorrow · then Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising), Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Wed Nov 18: 10 nights from $19,990
Upcoming L'Austral cruises from $4,150 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
14-night Antarctica cruise, Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
Nov 4 to 18, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where L'Austral sails, month by month
L'Austral sails from Reykjavik from June to July 2027, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) from December 2026 to February 2027 and Kangerlussuaq from August to September 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Antarctic Peninsula (21 calls), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 18) and Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 13). It also has longer sailings of 11 to 19 nights from February to March 2027 and from June to October 2027.
- Dec 2026Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Jan 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Feb 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Mar 2027Buenos Aires · sold out
- Apr 2027Barcelona · sold out
- May 2027Barcelona · sold out
- Jun 2027Glasgow (Greenock) · sold out
- Jul 2027Reykjavik · sold out
- Aug 2027Kangerlussuaq · sold out
- Sep 2027Kangerlussuaq · sold out
- Oct 2027Halifax · sold out
- Nov 2027No sailings listed
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's L'Austral sailings with prices.
L'Austral at a glance
L'Austral is a Ponant cruise ship in the Le Boreal class. It entered service in 2011 (15 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2018. It carries 264 passengers and 136 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member. At 10,944 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, it is a small ship with 6 decks and 132 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri and sails under the flag of France.
L'Austral is a luxury expedition vessel operated by French cruise line Ponant. Built by Fincantieri, this intimate ship carries just 264 passengers and 136 crew members across six decks, creating a high crew-to-guest ratio typical of upscale expedition cruising.
The smaller capacity allows access to remote destinations and ports that larger cruise ships cannot reach, making L'Austral well-suited for travelers seeking exploration-focused itineraries with personalized service.
L'Austral specs
- Class
- Le Boreal
- Built
- 2011
- Refurbished
- 2018
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,944 GT
- Length
- 142 m
- Passengers
- 264
- Cabins
- 132
- Crew
- 136
- Decks
- 6
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 15 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 41.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 4th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Antarctica
- Next Sailing
- Nov 18, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
🛶 Expedition & Watersports
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L'Austral FAQ
Where is L'Austral right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, L'Austral is scheduled to be in Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising) today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 9 of a 14-night Antarctica cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego). Tomorrow it calls at Strait of Magellan, Chile, and it ends in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) on November 18. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does L'Austral sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, L'Austral sails from Reykjavik, Iceland from June to July 2027, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina from December 2026 to February 2027 and Kangerlussuaq, Greenland from August to September 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises.
What ports does L'Austral visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, L'Austral calls most often at Antarctic Peninsula (21 calls), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 18), Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 13), Heimaey Island, Iceland, Westman Islands (6) and Fjord Cruising (Scenic, 6), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 123 ports in all.
How many passengers does L'Austral carry?
L'Austral carries 264 passengers in 132 cabins. It has 136 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member.
When was L'Austral built and how old is it?
L'Austral entered service in 2011, so it is 15 years old. It was last refurbished in 2018.
How big is L'Austral?
L'Austral is 10,944 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, with 6 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on L'Austral?
L'Austral has 136 crew.
What class of ship is L'Austral?
L'Austral belongs to the Le Boreal class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates L'Austral?
L'Austral is operated by Ponant.
Where was L'Austral built?
L'Austral was built by Fincantieri.
How much does a cruise on L'Austral cost?
The cheapest upcoming L'Austral cruise we track starts from $4,150. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
L'Austral prices
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