STYLE: LUXURY
SIZE: 200 GUESTS
BUILT: 2011
L’Austral (200 guests) was launched in May, 2011 and is a sister ship to Le Boreal and Le Lyrial. She features 132 staterooms offering elegant design as well as innovative state-of-the-art marine technology. The vessel boasts a convenient layout, aided by three passenger elevators. She offers a single seating dining room, al fresco dining, an outdoor heated pool, and a modern lecture facility and theatre, as well as an ample and comfortable gathering area and library.
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The L’Austral Owners Suite sleeps up to 2 guests and is situated on Deck 6. The suite features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. The suite is a luxurious 45 square metres.
The L’Austral Prestige Suite sleeps up to 4 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. The suite is a spacious 37 square metres.
The L’Austral Prestige Suite sleeps up to 4 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. The suite is a spacious 37 square metres.
The L’Austral Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel.
The L’Austral Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.
The L’Austral Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.
The L’Austral Prestige Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.
The L’Austral Deluxe Stateroom sleeps up to 2 guests. The cabin features: king bed or twin beds, private balcony, individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is a comfortable 18 square metres.
The L’Austral Superior Stateroom sleeps up to 3 guests and is located on Le Champollion Deck. The cabin features: individually-controlled air-conditioning, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, iPod™ players, desk with stationery, electronic safe, French bath products, dressing table and hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts, 24hr room service, WiFi. The rooms are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and is 21 square metres.
Accommodation in suites or staterooms with en-suite
All meals while on the cruise. Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, a three-course dinner and a late-evening snack are served daily.
Open Bar – A wide choice of refreshments such as wine, beer, cocktails, fruit juices and aperitifs are served in each bar and with lunch and dinner. This does not include premium alcoholic drinks.
Mini Bar – the mini bar in your cabin is restocked every day and in included in the fare.
Complimentary Parka to keep.
Waterproof rubber boots to loan for duration of cruise.
Excursions with expedition guides – Zodiac, land and sea tours and shore-side activities
Complimentary WIFI during the voyage – Please note, the service may be slow due to satellite connection and remoteness of the voyage.
Staff and Crew: 140
Guests: 200
Dimensions: Length: 142m Beam: 18m
Manoeuvrability: Dynamic positioning system
Speed: 14 knots maximum
Built: 2011
Operator: Ponant