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.
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Antarctica: The White Continent
Aboard the 264-guest L'Austral
12 days from $13,660
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
February 18, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
No single supplement for solo travelers on most categories in 2025! (*$240 single supplement applies for hotel stay)
L'Austral
View Deck Plan >
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| Superior Stateroom | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $13,660 | - | - | Double | |
| $24,090 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Deluxe Stateroom | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $14,530 | - | - | Double | |
| $14,480 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $15,150 | - | - | Double | |
| $15,100 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $15,400 | - | - | Double | |
| $15,350 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $15,770 | - | - | Double | |
| $15,720 | - | - | Single | |
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| Deluxe Suite | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $21,970 | - | - | Double | |
| $21,920 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Prestige Suite - Deck 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $22,840 | - | - | Double | |
| $22,790 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Prestige Suite - Deck 6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $23,960 | - | - | Double | |
| $23,910 | - | - | Single | |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
| Owner's Suite | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
| $38,830 | - | - | Double | |
| $74,710 | - | - | 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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