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Situated between Ushuaia and the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia is a fascinating stop on the way to the White Continent . Snowy peaks and impressive glaciers serve as magnificent backdrops for an exceptional fauna. Penguins, elephant seals, and whales inhabit the waters and shores of these lands, which have in the past served as whaling stations and bases for the daring explorers of the 20 th century.
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BO281224;AU120125;BO130225;LY040325;BO120325;AU051125;LY111125;AU131225;BO211225;LY250126;BO160226
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
12/2/2025 to 2/3/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUZK45 - BO130225
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$30,420
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,420.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$32,580.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$34,140.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$34,750.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$35,680.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$51,160.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$53,320.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$56,110.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$82,720.00
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Ushuaia - Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
16/11/2026 to 4/12/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIZ45 - LY171126
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$24,530
Superior Stateroom
AU$24,530.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,180.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$27,340.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$27,810.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$28,510.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$40,210.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$41,840.00
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Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$45,350.00
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,180.00
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Grand Privilege Suite
AU$56,820.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$81,410.00
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3/12/2026 to 21/12/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIY45 - LY041226
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$24,530
Superior Stateroom
AU$24,530.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,180.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$27,340.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$27,810.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$28,510.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$40,210.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$41,840.00
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Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$45,350.00
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,180.00
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Grand Privilege Suite
AU$56,820.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$81,410.00
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19/12/2026 to 6/1/2027
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUJG45 - BO201226
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$27,480
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$27,480.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$29,350.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$30,690.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$31,230.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$32,020.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$45,400.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$47,270.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$49,670.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$87,200.00
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Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
27/12/2024 to 14/1/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUZG45 - BO281224
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$31,300
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$31,300.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$33,490.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$35,050.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$35,670.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$36,610.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$52,220.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$54,400.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$57,210.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$94,640.00
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Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
LE LYRIAL
Night in Buenos Aires + Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + Transfer
17 nights on board
Dates:
3/3/2025 to the 21/3/2025
Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
LE BORÉAL
NIGHT IN BUENOS AIRES + FLIGHT BUENOS AIRES / USHUAIA + TRANSFER
18 nights on board
Dates:
11/3/2025 to the 30/3/2025
Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
Transfers + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
18 nights on board
Dates:
5/11/2025 to the 23/11/2025
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
12/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUHO45 - AU131225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$48,550.00
Fully booked
20/12/2025 to 7/1/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIC45 - BO211225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$30,080
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,080.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$32,170.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$33,680.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$34,280.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$35,170.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$50,150.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$52,240.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$54,950.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$85,470.00
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24/1/2026 to 11/2/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUHY45 - LY250126
10% Ponant Bonus
AU$32,990
Superior Stateroom
AU$32,990.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$35,320.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$37,000.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$37,670.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$38,660.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,380.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$57,730.00
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Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$62,740.00
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$76,780.00
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Grand Privilege Suite
AU$79,120.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$89,980.00
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15/2/2026 to 5/3/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIH45 - BO160226
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$28,160
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,160.00
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,110.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$31,490.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$32,050.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$32,900.00
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$46,820.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$48,770.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$51,280.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$75,220.00
Fully booked
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
10/11/2025 to 28/11/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIL45 - LY111125
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
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Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$50,120.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$61,130.00
Fully booked
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$62,960.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$79,810.00
Fully booked
20/12/2025 to 7/1/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIC45 - BO211225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$30,080
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,080.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$32,170.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$33,680.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$34,280.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$35,170.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$50,150.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$52,240.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$54,950.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$85,470.00
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24/1/2026 to 11/2/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUHY45 - LY250126
10% Ponant Bonus
AU$32,990
Superior Stateroom
AU$32,990.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$35,320.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$37,000.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$37,670.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$38,660.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,380.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$57,730.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$62,740.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$76,780.00
Book
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$79,120.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$89,980.00
Book
15/2/2026 to 5/3/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIH45 - BO160226
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$28,160
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,160.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,110.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$31,490.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$32,050.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$32,900.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$46,820.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$48,770.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$51,280.00
Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$75,220.00
Fully booked
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
10/11/2025 to 28/11/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIL45 - LY111125
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$50,120.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$61,130.00
Fully booked
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$62,960.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$79,810.00
Fully booked
12/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUHO45 - AU131225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$48,550.00
Fully booked
24/1/2026 to 11/2/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUHY45 - LY250126
10% Ponant Bonus
AU$32,990
Superior Stateroom
AU$32,990.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$35,320.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$37,000.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$37,670.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$38,660.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,380.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$57,730.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$62,740.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$76,780.00
Book
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$79,120.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$89,980.00
Book
15/2/2026 to 5/3/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIH45 - BO160226
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$28,160
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,160.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,110.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$31,490.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$32,050.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$32,900.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$46,820.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$48,770.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$51,280.00
Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$75,220.00
Fully booked
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
10/11/2025 to 28/11/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIL45 - LY111125
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$50,120.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$61,130.00
Fully booked
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$62,960.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$79,810.00
Fully booked
12/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUHO45 - AU131225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$48,550.00
Fully booked
20/12/2025 to 7/1/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIC45 - BO211225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$30,080
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,080.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$32,170.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$33,680.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$34,280.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$35,170.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$50,150.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$52,240.00
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$54,950.00
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Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$85,470.00
Book
15/2/2026 to 5/3/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIH45 - BO160226
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$28,160
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,160.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,110.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$31,490.00
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$32,050.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$32,900.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$46,820.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$48,770.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$51,280.00
Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$75,220.00
Fully booked
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
10/11/2025 to 28/11/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUIL45 - LY111125
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$50,120.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$61,130.00
Fully booked
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$62,960.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$79,810.00
Fully booked
12/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUHO45 - AU131225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$26,790
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$26,790.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$28,620.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$29,920.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$30,440.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$31,240.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$44,350.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$46,180.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$48,550.00
Fully booked
20/12/2025 to 7/1/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUIC45 - BO211225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$30,080
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
AU$30,080.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$32,170.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$33,680.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$34,280.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$35,170.00
Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$50,150.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$52,240.00
Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6
AU$54,950.00
Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$85,470.00
Book
24/1/2026 to 11/2/2026
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUHY45 - LY250126
10% Ponant Bonus
AU$32,990
Superior Stateroom
AU$32,990.00
Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
AU$35,320.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
AU$37,000.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
AU$37,670.00
Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
AU$38,660.00
Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$55,380.00
Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5
AU$57,730.00
Book
Privilège Suite Deck 6
AU$62,740.00
Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU$76,780.00
Book
Grand Privilege Suite
AU$79,120.00
Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6
AU$89,980.00
Book
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Highlights - South Georgia
South Georgia is one of the few submerged lands in the Southern Ocean and one of the key ports of call for Antarctic cruises. This snow-covered crescent on the surface of the water reveals its history through the remnants of whaling stations, shows off its beauty through breathtaking landscapes, and entices admiration with its exceptional fauna . Find out more about our five must-see attractions in South Georgia.
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Highlights - South Georgia
South Georgia is one of the few submerged lands in the Southern Ocean and one of the key ports of call for Antarctic cruises. This snow-covered crescent on the surface of the water reveals its history through the remnants of whaling stations, shows off its beauty through breathtaking landscapes, and entices admiration with its exceptional fauna . Find out more about our five must-see attractions in South Georgia.
Find yourself in unimaginable surroundings
Berth in South Georgia and discover incredible panoramas. The grey sandy beaches follow on from plains of tussock (high grass) that roll down from the peaks. South Georgia is a region formed by an underwater mountain range that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. The result? Eleven peaks rise to more than 2,000 metres, the highest of which, Mount Paget, hits 2,330 metres. The island is emblematic of the Southern Ocean, because it gives a first taste of the Antarctic landscapes. Glaciers and eternal snow cover more than half of this island, located more than 1,700 kilometres from Tierra del Fuego.
Get up close to a colony of king penguins
Visit a whole new world in which thousands of king penguins come and go in their well-organised society, indifferent to any human presence. If you're lucky enough to visit Salisbury Plain or Saint Andrews, you'll witness an incredible show: Salisbury Plain is home to no fewer than 250,000 penguins, and in Saint Andrews, 100,000 couples of chinstrap penguins, gentoos, macaronis , and many others frolic together.
Fall in love with the marine wildlife
In the 1900s, only about 100 Antarctic fur seals remained due to intensive hunting. Today, there are about 2.5 million, 95% of which live in South Georgia. Each year, 600,000 elephant seals also breed on the island.
In the water, the show is truly breathtaking. Killer whales, humpback whales , and other cetaceans often accompany ships on their journeys to Antarctica.
Uncover the history of the first whaling stations
While marine mammals now swim in the icy waters in complete tranquillity, this hasn't always been the case. In 1904, the Norwegians set up the first whaling stations in South Georgia, and the last one remained in operation until 1965. The bones of these sea giants are still visible today on some shores. It is now estimated that more than 1.7 million whales were killed in South Georgia during this period.
Walk in the footsteps of the great explorers
South Georgia is also the resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton 's remains. The British explorer went down in history for having kept his men alive for 22 months in Antarctica after the loss of his ice-crushed ship during the Endurance expedition. A cruise to Antarctica means following in the footsteps of the adventurers who contributed to our understanding of the South Pole, from James Cook to Roald Amundsen , including Jean-Baptiste Charcot , Adrien de Gerlache , and Paul-Émile Victor .
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