Passengers
264
Tonnage
10,944 GT
Built
2011
Length
142m
Decks
6
Crew
136
About this ship
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.
Ship details
- Built
- 2011
- Refurbished
- 2018
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,944 GT
- Length
- 142 m
- Beam
- 18 m
- Passengers
- 264
- Cabins
- 132
- Crew
- 136
- Decks
- 6
- Max Speed
- 14 knots
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Registry
- Wallis and Futuna
Quick facts
- Age
- 15 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 41.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Fleet Rank
- 4th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Antarctica
- Next Sailing
- Oct 6, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
Amenities
🎭 Entertainment
TheaterNight ClubLive Music Venue
🏊 Recreation
PoolMini Golf
👨👩👧 Family
Kids Club
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
SpaFitness CenterSteam RoomHair Salon
📚 Lifestyle
Library
🛶 Expedition & Watersports
Watersports Marina
✨ Other
Shuffleboard
Price tracker
L'Austral prices
Upcoming L'Austral cruises start from $1,590. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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Cruises on L'Austral
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 nights
7 Night Arctic Cruise
Ponant
$6,940
Oct 20, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night South America Cruise
Ponant
$6,250
Oct 30, 2026 · 5 nights
5 Night Cruise To Nowhere Cruise
Ponant
$1,590
Nov 4, 2026 · 14 nights
14 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$14,970
Nov 18, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$19,990
Dec 18, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$18,040
Dec 28, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$18,570
Jan 17, 2027 · 10 nights
10 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$18,590
Feb 16, 2027 · 10 nights
10 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$26,320
Feb 26, 2027 · 18 nights
18 Night Antarctica Cruise
Ponant
$18,950
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