L'Austral - Cruises from $4,340

L'Austral Ship Information

Combinations of fine materials, colours and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright colour, elegant lines, discreet and subtle refinement... everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, a veritable personality: the chic style and naturally relaxing ambiance of a veritable private yacht.

L'Austral Dining

Faithful to Ponant's commitment to spreading the French way of life around the world, Ponant always pays special attention to the meals that Ponant serves throughout the day. As Ponant wishes to develop sustainable and responsible tourism, Ponant sources its food directly from the places the ship stops at, while committing to respecting the local resources. And so that everyone's tastes are catered to, special menus are available on request for guests with specific dietary requirements (low-fat, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc).

• Gastro Restaurant: A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastro restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from the cellar, as recommended by the sommelier.
• Grill Restaurant: The atmosphere is more casual at the grill restaurant with its set buffet menu. From breakfast to dinner, there is a range of healthy, gourmet, hearty and sophisticated buffet options to satisfy all tastes.
• Room Service: Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night.

L'Austral Bars & Lounges

L'Austral features a number of spaces designed and arranged to serve your needs and requirements.

• The Blue Eye
• The Main Lounge
• The Panoramic Lounge
• The Outside Bar

L'Austral Onboard Activities

The common areas on board have been designed in great detail to make every moment something special. While the private nature of each of these spaces has been preserved, they have also been laid out to let you enjoy some wonderful times together with other passengers and team members throughout the day.

• The Grand Salon: Your evening follows on with entertainment in the Grand Salon. Enjoy an evening dancing, a classical concert, a show performed by the professional dancers or a film projection on the big screen.
• The Theatre: The Theatre is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.
• Themed Entertainment: There's plenty of themed entertainment to enjoy in the evenings. Both a soiree blanche (dress-in-white party) and an officers' evening are held on all long cruises. Other types of parties or evening events may also be on the programme, such as karaoke parties, a Casino parties or games evenings.

L'Austral Spa and Wellness

Because a cruise offers the ideal environment in which to take time for yourself, Ponant ships offer special spaces dedicated to wellness and relaxation.

• The Spa: Equipped with massage cabins, a Turkish bath, a sauna, or a Snow Room the spas offer a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS, CLARINS, BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE and ALGOTHERM, leading French spa and wellness centre brands.
• The Hairdressing Salon: The hairdressing salons offer a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. The stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.
• The Gym: Treadmills, exercise bikes, strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

L'Austral Accommodations

All staterooms offer inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude), individually-controlled air conditioning, flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand, Nespresso coffee maker and boiler and dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.

• Deluxe Stateroom
• Prestige Stateroom
• Deluxe Suite
• Prestige Suite
• Privilege Suite
• Grand Deluxe Suite
• Owner's Suite