Available December 2026

Emblematic Antarctica

Name: Emblematic Antarctica — Dec 28, 2026
Brand: PONANT
Availability: InStock

From $21,060

Departure Dec 28, 2026 ⚓ Ushuaia

Arrival Jan 7, 2027 ⚓ Ushuaia

Duration 11 days 10 nights

Operator 🇫🇷 PONANT French Luxury

Ship L'Austral 200 guests

Ice class 1C

Year built 2011

Day by day

Route:

Ushuaia South Shetlands Weddell Sea Ushuaia

Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.

Day 1 — Ushuaia

Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…

Day 2–3 — Crossing the Drake Passage

Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.

Day 4–8 — Antarctic Peninsula

Day 9–10 — Crossing the Drake Passage

If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.

Day 11 — Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking & paddling

Optional activities

Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.

Kayaking & paddling ↗

Expedition Overview

Operator

PONANT

French Luxury

PONANT operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.

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Month

December 2026

Peak Season · 20h Daylight

Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.

Hatching Chicks 20h Sunlight First Whales

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Regions

Visited Regions

4 regions on this voyage

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

Weddell Sea

Iceberg Alley • Tabular Giants & Emperor Penguins

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

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Cabin offers

Cabin	Occupancy	Price (per person)	Promo	Availability	Source	detail.action
Window or Porthole Stateroom 21 m² · 3 guests PONANT's Superior Stateroom tier on deck 3. Window (except stateroom 300 : porthole); One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); Bathroom with shower. Window (except stateroom 300 : porthole) One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Bathroom with shower In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$19,750	Ponant Bonus -5%	sold out	PONANT
Lower deck balcony stateroom Best price 18 m² · 2 guests Aggregation of PONANT's Deluxe Stateroom tier on deck 3. A private 43 ft² balcony; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm); Bathroom with shower. A private 43 ft² balcony One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Bathroom with shower A porthole and glass door In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$21,060	Ponant Bonus -5%	available	PONANT	View at operator
Upper decks balcony stateroom 18 m² · 2 guests Aggregation of PONANT's Prestige Stateroom tiers on decks 4, 5 and 6. A private 43 ft² balcony; A sliding panoramic window; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A private 43 ft² balcony A sliding panoramic window One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Bathroom with shower In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$22,000	Ponant Bonus -5%	available	PONANT	View at operator
Deluxe Suite 27 m² · 2 guests Deck 6. A private 53 ft² balcony; Sliding panoramic window; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A private 53 ft² balcony Sliding panoramic window Butler service Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit on arrival A fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) An armchair and sofa Bathroom with shower In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$32,280	Ponant Bonus -5%	available	PONANT	View at operator
Prestige Suite 37 m² · 4 guests Decks 5 and 6. A private 86 ft² balcony; Two sliding panoramic windows; Two bathrooms with showers. A private 86 ft² balcony Two sliding panoramic windows Two bathrooms with showers Priority boarding, depending on port of embarkation (Prestige Suite deck 6) Butler service (Prestige Suite deck 6) Champagne and fruit on arrival and a fruit basket every day (Prestige Suite deck 6) One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living room with a convertible sofa into a king-size or two single beds, armchairs, second TV, and a courtesy sliding door In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$33,590	Ponant Bonus -5%	available	PONANT	View at operator
Owner Suite 45 m² · 2 guests Deck 6. A private 96 ft² balcony; Two sliding panoramic windows; A bathroom with shower and spa bath. A private 96 ft² balcony Two sliding panoramic windows A bathroom with shower and spa bath Butler service A one-hour treatment per person (for 2 people) in the wellness area, including body and facial treatments Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit on arrival A fruit basket every day One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living-dining room with a sofa, armchair, TV, a table for four, and a courtesy sliding door Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar In your cabin Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	double	$46,370	Ponant Bonus -5%	sold out	PONANT