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L'Austral

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Part of the Ponant fleet, select L'Austral itineraries are available through Tauck. L'Austral is the result of Italian ingenuity and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains true to their philosophy, creating a unique atmosphere, with a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well being.

L'Austral is a smooth and shapely vessel. These attributes makes L'Austral all the more sleek, with its contours and enormous arched windows where you can gaze upon the deep ocean blue. So many components come together to create this uniquely formed majestic ship. You may even feel like you're on your own personal yacht. This design is the result of tradition and innovation. So many contributions have come together to bring you the spirit of yachting.

Mystical destinations and seemingly undiscovered ports, that can only be accessed by a modest sized vessel, can be visited on a L'Austral cruise with Tauck Cruises.

L'Austral provides delicious top of the line French and international cuisine, in an inviting and secretive surrounding. There are opportunities to eat outside, and there are themed dinners served during the cruise.

The service provided by the well-trained crew of L'Austral is discreet, yet specialized. No detail will go unnoticed. This characteristic French yacht will provide an extremely relaxing vacation. A familiar, yet sophisticated, atmosphere will transport you where you would never imagine.

L'Austral Facts

Inaugural Year: 2011
Tonnage (GRT): 10,944
Country of Registration: France
Guest Occupancy*: up to 264
Crew: 140
Length: 466 feet
Beam: 59 feet
Draft: 15.3 feet
Passenger Decks: 6
Cruising Speed: 16 knots

Staterooms
Total: 132
Suites, with balcony: 24
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 92
Ocean View, without balcony: 16
Inside: 0

Accessible Staterooms: 132

Dining Type: Open

Casino: No

*Based on double occupancy

Ship Highlights

Staying True to Their Philosophy
L'Austral is a small ship, but is quite spacious on board. This yacht provides luxury, promotes well-being, and offers excellent and discreet service. She's fitted with the latest in fitness equipment. L'Austral also provides a Beauty Center where guests can relax and be pampered throughout the voyage.

Restaurants
L'Austral has 2 restaurants: The Gastronomic Restaurant and the Grill Restaurant. The Gastronomic Restaurant is located on the Pondichery deck, serving a combination of French and international cuisine, along with fine wine. The Grill Restaurant is located on the Mahe deck, serving a buffet lunch and themed dinner.

Life Onboard
Everything has been done to give each guest a personal feel while on a L'Austral cruise. There are a number of activities to choose from onboard. L'Austral provides lounges to relax and socialize, as well as live entertainment. You will also have access to a library and internet corner. The majority of staterooms come with private balconies. There are even Wii consoles and children's menus. You can spend your time doing what you please.

L'Austral Cruise Deals

Check out the cruise deals that we have available on L'Austral cruises:

Best Value & Service on all L'Austral Cruises!

Book any L'Austral cruise with us and you'll get the Best Value, along with our unparalleled level of customer service.

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All-Inclusive Amenities on L'Austral Cruises

When you cruise with Tauck, virtually every small ship cruise expense is included in one upfront price. All shore excursions and gratuities on board are included! There are no little extras to pay for, no hidden expenses, no options sold. You get what you pay for, and then some.

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable L'Austral cruise when booking with us!

Promotions on L'Austral cruises may not be combinable. Certain restrictions apply to each offer. View terms and conditions during the online booking process.

L'Austral Destinations

Here are the destinations L'Austral sails in. Call us at 1-866-214-7447 with any questions:

Antarctica cruises on L'Austral

Europe cruises on L'Austral

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Suites
	Owner's Suite Approximate Size: 484 square feet, with a 97 square foot private balcony Located on: Deck 6 The Owner's Suite of L'Austral has a private balcony, a king-sized bed or twin beds, an arm chair with a pedestal table, a sofa, a bathroom with bathtub or shower, a table with 4 chairs, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, 2 flat-screen satellite TVs, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.
	Prestige Suite Approximate Size: 398 square feet, with a 86 square foot private balcony Located on: Decks 5 and 6 The large Prestige Suites aboard L'Austral have a a private balcony, a king-sized bed or twin beds, a sofa, an arm chair with a pedestal table, a bathroom with shower, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, 2 flat-screen satellite TVs, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.
	Deluxe Suite Approximate Size: 290 square feet, with a 54 square foot private balcony Located on: Deck 6 The spacious Deluxe Suites aboard L'Austral have a private balcony, a king-sized bed or twin beds, an arm chair with a pedestal table, a bathroom with shower, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.

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	Prestige Stateroom Approximate Size: 200 square feet, with a 43 square foot private balcony Located on: Deck 4 The Prestige Staterooms of L'Austral have a a private balcony, a king-sized bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.
	Deluxe Stateroom Approximate Size: 200 square feet, with a 43 square foot private balcony Located on: Deck 3 The Deluxe Staterooms of L'Austral have a private balcony, a king-sized bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.

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	Superior Stateroom Approximate Size: 226 square feet Located on: Deck 3 The Superior Staterooms of L'Austral have a king-sized bed or twin beds, a bathroom with shower, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk with stationary, an iPod player, video on demand, a safe, hair dryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volt outlets, French bath products, 24-hour room service, and WiFi access.

All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

L'Austral Deck Plans

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Select Deck
♦ Deck 7 (Zanzibar)
♦ Deck 6 (Mahé)
♦ Deck 5 (Bengale)
♦ Deck 4 (Chandernagor)
♦ Deck 3 (Calicut)
♦ Deck 2 (Pondichery)

Category Legend
	Owner's Suite
	Prestige Stateroom
	Deluxe Suite
	Deluxe Stateroom
	Superior Stateroom

The deck plans of L'Austral provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Ponant directly.

Deck 7 (Zanzibar)