Refined and elegant furnishings
Open to the horizon
Celebrating the treasures of nature
Gastronomy
As a cornerstone of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a place of honor on board.
As a cornerstone of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a place of honor on board.
A day on board
Awaken the senses
Explore the ship
From lounges and restaurants to corridors and cabins—step inside the ship and discover the ideal location for your stateroom or suite.
264Maximum guests
132Staterooms and suites
145Crew members
L'Austral
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Superior Stateroom
Guests
3
Size
226 ft²

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
193 ft²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
193 ft²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Size
290 ft²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
398 ft²

Owner Suite
Guests
2
Size
484 ft²
L'Austral, as if you were there
From polar landscapes to tropical shores, across the Aegean Sea and the Indian Ocean, L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial sail through some of the most breathtaking seas on the planet. Follow L’Austral’s journey in real time through its onboard webcams, offering a window onto extraordinary panoramas.
Explore L'Austral's odyssey through its webcams, which reveal exceptional panoramas.
Toward more responsible exploration
“The latest innovations available at the time of her design were integrated into this ship. Since then, PONANT has continued to regularly enhance L’Austral’s environmental performance.”
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