A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Immerse yourself in a magnificent realm of ice on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, and encounter astonishing wildlife—from thousands of penguins to breaching whales—on excursions with our naturalists.

Starting at: $13,780 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
 Evocative ice forms in Antarctica
Evocative ice forms in Antarctica
 Towering mountains of ice
Towering mountains of ice
 Ice mountains
Ice mountains
 Adélie penguins in Antarctica
Adélie penguins in Antarctica
 Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac
Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac
 Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher
Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher
 Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris
Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris
 Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica
Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica
 Chinstrap penguins
Chinstrap penguins
 Breaching humpback whale
Breaching humpback whale
 Leopard seal in Antarctica
Leopard seal in Antarctica
 Travelers going out to explore Antarctica.  Credit: Katryn Wiese
Travelers going out to explore Antarctica. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Penguins on the ice
Penguins on the ice
 On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Adelie penguins at home
Adelie penguins at home

Antarctica: The White Continent

Aboard the 264-guest L'Austral (capped at 200 for Antarctica)

12 days from $13,780

A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Immerse yourself in a magnificent realm of ice on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, and encounter astonishing wildlife—from thousands of penguins to breaching whales—on excursions with our naturalists.

or Call 855-330-1542

Dates & Prices

To see departure pricing, please click on a date below.

SPECIAL OFFER

No Single Supplement for solo travelers on most categories!

L'Austral

L'Austral deck plan image
Superior Stateroom
Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$14,360 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$25,780 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,280 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$15,520 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,950 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$16,190 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$16,210 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$16,450 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$16,610 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$16,850 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$23,220 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$23,460 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$24,150 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$24,390 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$25,350 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$25,590 $4,000 $1,720 Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to private terrace (97 sq. ft.). Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$38,830 $3,480 $1,230 Double
$74,710 $4,000 $1,720 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

No Single Supplement for solo travelers on most categories!

L'Austral

L'Austral deck plan image
Superior Stateroom
Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$13,780 - - Double
$24,490 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$14,660 - - Double
$14,670 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,300 - - Double
$15,310 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,550 - - Double
$15,560 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$15,930 - - Double
$15,940 - - Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$22,260 - - Double
$22,270 - - Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$23,150 - - Double
$23,160 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$24,280 - - Double
$24,290 - - Single
Make a Reservation
Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to private terrace (97 sq. ft.). Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$39,450 - - Double
$76,180 - - Single
Make a Reservation

Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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