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.
Evocative ice forms in Antarctica
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Towering mountains of ice
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Ice mountains
Adélie penguins in Antarctica
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Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac
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Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher
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Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris
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Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica
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Chinstrap penguins
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Breaching humpback whale
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Leopard seal in Antarctica
Travelers going out to explore Antarctica. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Penguins on the ice
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On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
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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.
Dates & Prices
To see departure pricing, please click on a date below.
February 18, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
No Single Supplement for solo travelers on most categories!
L'Austral
View Deck Plan >
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Superior Stateroom
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Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $14,360 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $25,780 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Deluxe Stateroom
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Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $15,280 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $15,520 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $15,950 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $16,190 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $16,210 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $16,450 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $16,610 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $16,850 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $23,220 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $23,460 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
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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.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $24,150 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $24,390 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
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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.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $25,350 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $25,590 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Owner's Suite
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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.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $38,830 |
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$3,480 |
$1,230 |
Double |
| $74,710 |
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$4,000 |
$1,720 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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January 8, 2026 - January 19, 2026
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
No Single Supplement for solo travelers on most categories!
L'Austral
View Deck Plan >
|
Superior Stateroom
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Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $13,780 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $24,490 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Deluxe Stateroom
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Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $14,660 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $14,670 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $15,300 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $15,310 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $15,550 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $15,560 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
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Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $15,930 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $15,940 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $22,260 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $22,270 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
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|
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 |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $23,150 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $23,160 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
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|
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.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $24,280 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $24,290 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Owner's Suite
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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.
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $39,450 |
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- |
- |
Double |
| $76,180 |
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- |
- |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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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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