Refined and elegant furnishings
Open to the horizon
Celebrating the treasures of nature
Gastronomy
An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a special place on board.
An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a special place on board.
A day on board
Awaken the senses
Explore the ship
Lounges, restaurants, corridors... Move around inside the ship and find the perfect location for your stateroom or suite.
264Maximum guests
132Staterooms and suites
215Crew 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 worlds to tropical beaches passing through the Aegean Sea or the Indian Ocean, L'Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial sail through the most beautiful seas of the globe.
Explore L'Austral's odyssey through its webcams, which reveal exceptional panoramas.
Responsible exploration
"At the time of their creation, the latest innovations were deployed on board this ship. Since then, PONANT has been regularly improving L'Austral's environmental performance."
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