The Great Austral Loop 16 night Cruise Only - from £15100

16 night - Cruise Only

from £15100pp

Itinerary Prices Ship

Discover the wild beauty of the rugged Falkland Islands, meet the colonies of king penguins on South Georgia and admire the majestic icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula on this unique 16-night luxury expedition voyage. Includes flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

A fascinating expedition exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, home to an abundance of wildlife.

Enjoy a hotel stay in the Chilean capital of Santiago or lively Buenos Aires (selected departures), before flying to Ushuaia to join your ship. Cruise to the remote Falklands archipelago, calling at New Island, home to a colony of southern rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross and imperial shags, before continuing to picturesque Grave Cove, named after the whalers' graves. You'll then spend two days in South Georgia, with possible landings including Gold Harbour, Fortuna Bay and Salisbury Plain.

An unforgettable three days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula awaits. Zodiac excursions allow you to get up close to dramatic glaciers and colonies of penguins basking on the shores. Accompanied by naturalist guides, this voyage promises to be a unique experience.

CP715 Operated by Ponant Luxury and Expedition

Cruise Includes

Open bar

Carita Spa

24-hour room service

Most cabins with balconies

Elegant casual wear in evenings

Themed cruises and entertainment

Choice of open-seating restaurants

Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Sophisticated French design and interiors

French gourmet cuisine and wine with meals

'Green Ships' with Ice Classification for expedition cruising

12 ships including 6 new megayachts with 264 guests, 139 crew members

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Check in to your hotel and spend the day at leisure.
Day 2 Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

Take a charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and embark your ship.
Day 3 At sea

Enjoy the ship's facilities on a relaxing day at sea
Day 4 New Island - Grave Cove (Falklands)

New Island is located in the far west of the Falklands archipelago. The island is a nature reserve and home to a variety of bird species as well as sea lions and fur seals. A pathway showcases the moorlands and takes you into the heart of a southern rockhopper penguin colony. Later, head to Grave Cove on the northern edge of the rugged Falkland Islands. It is home to a large colony of gentoo penguins.
Days 5-6 At sea

Enjoy the facilities on board during days at sea.
Days 7-9 Gold Harbour - Fortuna Bay - Salisbury Plain (South Georgia)

Head to South Georgia, home to an abundance of wildlife, including Gentoo penguins and fur seals. You might get to see the glaciers of Gold Harbour, and visit Fortuna Bay, named after the ship Fortuna used in a whaling expedition. It may also be possible to land at Sailsbury Plain, home to thousands of king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals.
Days 10-11 At sea

Spend two days at sea.
Days 12-14 Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctica)

Spend an unforgettable three days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. You'll be surrounded by spectacular glaciers and exceptional wildlife, including penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels. Based on ice conditions, the Captain and Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac outings and landings.
Days 15-16 Drake Passage

Cruise the famous Drake Passage between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands.
Day 17 Ushuaia (Argentina) - Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and take a short flight to Buenos Aires

Date and Prices

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December 2025 Depatures & Prices	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Prestige Stateroom Deck 4	Prestige Stateroom Deck 5	Prestige Stateroom Deck 6	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Grand Deluxe Suite	Grand Privilege Suite	Privilege Suite	Prestige Deck 4	Prestige Deck 5	Prestige Deck 6	Prestige Deck 5 Suite	Owner's Suite
Sat 13 Dec L'Austral	£17840pp	£19100pp	£19990pp	£20360pp	£20900pp	£29910pp	£31170pp	£32800pp	£41450pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 21 Dec Le Boreal	-	-	£20580pp	£20960pp	£21510pp	-	-	-	-	£18360pp	£19650pp	£30780pp	£32070pp	£33750pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

January 2026 Depatures & Prices	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Prestige Stateroom Deck 4	Prestige Stateroom Deck 5	Prestige Stateroom Deck 6	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Grand Deluxe Suite	Grand Privilege Suite	Privilege Suite	Prestige Deck 4	Prestige Deck 5	Prestige Deck 6	Prestige Deck 5 Suite	Owner's Suite
Sun 25 Jan Le Lyrial	£19950pp	£21380pp	-	-	-	£33630pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	£46710pp	£48140pp	£38130pp	£22400pp	£22810pp	£23420pp	£35070pp	£49570pp

February 2026 Depatures & Prices	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Prestige Stateroom Deck 4	Prestige Stateroom Deck 5	Prestige Stateroom Deck 6	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Grand Deluxe Suite	Grand Privilege Suite	Privilege Suite	Prestige Deck 4	Prestige Deck 5	Prestige Deck 6	Prestige Deck 5 Suite	Owner's Suite
Mon 16 Feb Le Boreal	-	-	£17600pp	£17930pp	£18420pp	-	-	-	-	£15660pp	£16800pp	£26530pp	£27660pp	£29130pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

December 2026 Depatures & Prices	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Prestige Stateroom Deck 4	Prestige Stateroom Deck 5	Prestige Stateroom Deck 6	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Superior Stateroom	Deluxe Stateroom	Deluxe Suite	Prestige Suite Deck 5	Prestige Suite Deck 6	Owners Suite	Grand Deluxe Suite	Grand Privilege Suite	Privilege Suite	Prestige Deck 4	Prestige Deck 5	Prestige Deck 6	Prestige Deck 5 Suite	Owner's Suite
Fri 04 Dec *Best Price Le Lyrial	£15100pp	£16130pp	-	-	-	£24960pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	£34360pp	£35400pp	£28190pp	£16870pp	£17160pp	£17600pp	£25980pp	-
Sun 20 Dec Le Boreal	-	-	£17960pp	£18270pp	£18740pp	-	-	-	-	£16060pp	£17160pp	£26620pp	£27720pp	£29140pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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