The Open Bar offers a selection of drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Henri Abelé Brut Champagne, spirits, coffee, and tea. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, allowing you to stay connected during your voyage.
Accommodation
Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.
Beginning this 2024/2025 winter season, one excursion per person, per port of call will be included in the price of your cruise(excluding any on board Le Paul Gauguin). You will be able to select the excursion of your choice, based on proposed programs by our destination experts.
There will also be paid excursions available, enabling you to explore the region in even more depth.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.
No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.
Extras
Speciality Dining
Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.
Insurance
Have the peace of mind that you're covered. Contact us after you have made the booking if you would like us to add this to your package.
Parking
Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.
Transfers (home to port)
Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.
Visa
Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
Ship Facilities
L'Austral - By Ponant Cruises
Good For CouplesOver 50sExplorationFormalLuxury ShipSmall ShipUltra LuxuryYacht Style
Year: 2011
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Refurbished: 2018
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6 Decks
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Max capacity: 264 people
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
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We can tailor any package to suit your holiday needs: Add or extend hotel stays, arrange flights and find the best cabin location for you.
Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys from Ushuaia, 9 January 2026 (10 nights)
Your itinerary
Ushuaia
DAY 1
09 Jan 2026
Ushuaia enchants tourists with its amazing waterfalls, mountains, coastal forests, glaciers, and wildlife. Ushuaia, also known as the end of the world, is home to some of the most breathtaking sights on earth.
Things to do in Ushuaia:
National Park
If you have time during your stop-off, Tierra del Fuego National Park is a must visit. A beautiful park filled with lush greenery, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers, the park spans an impressive 68,000 hectares.
Museum
Museo del Fin del Mundo is a fascinating museum in Ushuaia filled with historic, local artifacts and lots of exhibits on local wildlife and sailing. One to add to your list whilst in the area, it's popular with many stopping off in the city on an Antarctic cruise.
Drake Passage - Cruising
DAY 2
10 Jan 2026
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Drake Passage - Cruising
DAY 3
11 Jan 2026
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Antarctic Experience
DAY 4
12 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 11 AM
One of the most unique, and most remote, destinations in the world, Antarctica is a sensational place to visit for anyone with an explorer’s itch to scratch. Here, you’re here for a truly unforgettable experience with once-in-a-lifetime adventures awaiting ashore.
Antarctic Experience
DAY 5
13 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 12:30 PM
One of the most unique, and most remote, destinations in the world, Antarctica is a sensational place to visit for anyone with an explorer’s itch to scratch. Here, you’re here for a truly unforgettable experience with once-in-a-lifetime adventures awaiting ashore.
Antarctic Experience
DAY 6
14 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 5 AM to 11:30 AM
One of the most unique, and most remote, destinations in the world, Antarctica is a sensational place to visit for anyone with an explorer’s itch to scratch. Here, you’re here for a truly unforgettable experience with once-in-a-lifetime adventures awaiting ashore.
Antarctic Experience
DAY 7
15 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 6 AM to 11:30 AM
One of the most unique, and most remote, destinations in the world, Antarctica is a sensational place to visit for anyone with an explorer’s itch to scratch. Here, you’re here for a truly unforgettable experience with once-in-a-lifetime adventures awaiting ashore.
Antarctic Experience
DAY 8
16 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 6:30 AM to 11 AM
One of the most unique, and most remote, destinations in the world, Antarctica is a sensational place to visit for anyone with an explorer’s itch to scratch. Here, you’re here for a truly unforgettable experience with once-in-a-lifetime adventures awaiting ashore.
Drake Passage - Cruising
DAY 9
17 Jan 2026
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Drake Passage - Cruising
DAY 10
18 Jan 2026
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Ushuaia
DAY 11
19 Jan 2026
Ushuaia enchants tourists with its amazing waterfalls, mountains, coastal forests, glaciers, and wildlife. Ushuaia, also known as the end of the world, is home to some of the most breathtaking sights on earth.
Things to do in Ushuaia:
National Park
If you have time during your stop-off, Tierra del Fuego National Park is a must visit. A beautiful park filled with lush greenery, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers, the park spans an impressive 68,000 hectares.
Museum
Museo del Fin del Mundo is a fascinating museum in Ushuaia filled with historic, local artifacts and lots of exhibits on local wildlife and sailing. One to add to your list whilst in the area, it's popular with many stopping off in the city on an Antarctic cruise.