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L'Austral, 14 Night Wild Nature between Argentina and the Falkland Islands ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cruise L'Austral, 14 Night Wild Nature between Argentina and the Falkland Islands ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination South America
Brief Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 01 Mar 2025
Cruise Description This 15-day cruise takes you on a deep-dive to discover surprising and curious wildlife in an exceptional and pristine natural setting. Board L’Austral for a great adventure that will take you from Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands, from the Chubut province to the bustling capital of Argentina. After setting sail from Ushuaia, you will chart a course for the legendary Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet in a tumult of rough seas, before sailing toward Isla de los Estados for an unforgettable journey. The island is home to the famous Lighthouse at the End of the World, after which a Jules Verne novel was named. You will leave Tierra del Fuego in your wake to discover the magnificent Falkland Islands over five unforgettable day and as you sail in this archipelago of 200 islands, you will be escorted by sei whales. Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors and tall grass swaying with the wind. This is the perfect setting for the black-browed albatrosses watching from above, the Gentoo and king penguins, elephant and fur seals, and sea lions. This season is ideal for spotting the young, curious and spirited adolescents that are preparing to leave their parent. L’Austral is the first cruise ship to cross the Falkland Sound, a winding channel separating the archipelago’s two main islands. On board, admire the spectacle of endless moors interspersed by the bays and coves punctuating the coastline.The scenery soon shifts, as the mountains give way to the barren landscapes of the Chubut province, in Argentine Patagonia. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Sailing Dates
01 Mar 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $13,490 AU $13,040 AU $7,250
DEL AU $14,310 AU $13,860
PR4 AU $14,900 AU $14,450
PR5 AU $15,250 AU $14,800
PR6 AU $15,720 AU $15,270
DS6 AU $20,070 AU $19,620
PS5 AU $21,360 AU $20,910 AU $11,180
PS6 AU $21,940 AU $21,490 AU $11,470
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Mar 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 PM
2 Mar 2025 Cape Horn (Cruising)
3 Mar 2025 San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse
4 Mar 2025 Bleaker Island, Falkland Islands
4 Mar 2025 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
5 Mar 2025 Barren Island, Falkland Islands
5 Mar 2025 Falkland Sound, Falkland Islands
6 Mar 2025 Saunders Island, Falklands
6 Mar 2025 Carcass Island, West Falkland Islands
7 Mar 2025 Grave Cove, Falkland Islands
7 Mar 2025 New Island, West Falkland Islands
8 Mar 2025 Steeple Jason Island, Falkland Islands
9 Mar 2025 At Sea    
10 Mar 2025 Camarones, Argentina
11 Mar 2025 Puerto Madryn, Argentina
12 Mar 2025 Puerto Madryn, Argentina
13 Mar 2025 At Sea    
14 Mar 2025 At Sea    
15 Mar 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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