We traveled to Ushuaia
A place we had never been before
All we knew was that it was at the tip of Argentina
And the place that we were to begin our Antarctica tour
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Noumea to Darwin
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- Days 1-2 Noumea, New Caledonia
- Day 3 Iles of Pines, New Caledonia
- Days 4-6 At Sea, cruising towards the Great Coral Reef
- Day 7 Townsville, Australia
- Day 8 Cairns, Australia
- Day 9 Port Douglas, Australia
- Day 10 Cooktown, Australia
- Day 11 At Sea
- Days 12-13 Thursday Island, Australia
- Day 14 At Sea
- Day 15 Darwin, Australia
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Stateroom | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite | Owners Suite | |
Not included in rates:
- Air transportation and airport taxes
- Port and safety taxes
- Gratuities
- Optional shore excursions -booked onboard. (Except Antarctic & Arctic voyages)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Children welcome:
- Flexible, or connecting staterooms
- Baby-sitting service on request
- Children's menus, fun tea parties, games, piano lessons and a host of other activities
- Special kids' rates
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Deposit & Payment - Air transportation and airport taxes
- Port and safety taxes
- Gratuities
- Optional shore excursions -booked onboard. (Except Antarctic & Arctic voyages)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Children welcome:
- Flexible, or connecting staterooms
- Baby-sitting service on request
- Children's menus, fun tea parties, games, piano lessons and a host of other activities
- Special kids' rates
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Days 1-2 Noumea, New Caledonia
Arrive in Noumea, New Caledonia and embark the L'Austral this evening. Overnight in port and enjoy a full day enjoying this port town.
Day 3 Iles of Pines, New Caledonia
Isle of Pines in New Caledonia, a land of adventure and charm with the world’s largest lagoon as a backdrop.
Days 4-6 At Sea, cruising towards the Great Coral Reef
One of the seven wonders of the natural world lies off the state of Queensland in north-eastern Australia. Stretching over 2,300 km, the Great Barrier Reef has the largest collection of coral reef systems and islands on earth, and is the only living organism visible from outer space. The sheer concentration and diversity of species has established its international reputation as a paradise for divers: neon, clown, cardinal, star fish, 400 types of coral, more than 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 types of molluscs, anemones, sponges and crustaceans; yes, this is truly a unique ecosystem.
Day 7 Townsville, Australia
Just South of Townsville, near Cairns, don’t miss a visit of the Billabong sanctuary. Set in 25 acres of natural tropical North Queensland bush, this park is home to all kinds of native mammals, birds and reptiles : there are over 100 species! You can cuddle a koala or a kangaroo, hold a wombat, and if you’re brave enough, there’s snake and crocodile handling too: an opportunity for you to discover endemic species! Rangers will keep you entertained and informed throughout the day at all of the regular feeding and handling shows. An unforgettable moment!
Day 8 Cairns, Australia
Discover Cairns, a quintessential port of call in this vast country.
Day 9 Port Douglas, Australia
Day 10 Cooktown, Australia
Day 11 At Sea
At sea, approaching the Torres Strait.
Days 12-13 Thursday Island, Australia
When on Thursday Island to the North of Cape York, discovered by Captain Cook, enjoy a unique experience in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe.
Day 14 At Sea
At sea, cruising the Arafura Sea
Day 15 Darwin, Australia
Disembark this morning following breakfast.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:Fares do not include Safety and Port Taxes, please add $756 per person.Fares include:
* Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation
* Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
* Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals
* 24 hour room service (selected menu)
* Evening entertainments and events, and/or organized shows
* Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
* English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
Fares do not include:
* Flights and airport taxes
* Port and safety charges
* Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after disembarkation
* Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
* Insurances
* Personal expenses, tips
* Other drinks than aforementioned ones
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30% cruise cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days for Antarctic cruises, and 55 days for all other sailings days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days for Antarctic cruises, and 55 days for all other sailings days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 45 days or more | $310 |
| 44-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
| Antarctic & Arctic Cruises | . |
| 91 days or more | $310 |
| 90-61 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 60-46 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
L'Austral
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 264
- Luxury Expedition Ship
The L'Austral, sister ship to the Le Boreal, is the fruit of Italian expertise and French sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the L'Austral links tradition and innovation, cruising to worldwide destinations in luxury. Launched in 2011, the L'Austral remains faithful to her philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.
Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor combined with exterior and interior lines to reflect a nautical mood, subtly revisited. On board, soothing neutral tones are enlivened by splashes of red, her signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a "private yacht".
Accommodations aboard the L'Austral
PRESTIGE SUITES
20 Prestige Suites with private balcony
AMENITIES
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed or twin beds, communicating cabins available (Children welcome)
* Bathtub and shower
* Minibar
* 2 Flat screen satellite TVs
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Hairdryer, Bathrobes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet, personal safe
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet access wi-fi
* Sofa, Armchair, Pedestal Table
DELUXE SUITES
3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony
AMENITIES
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed, or twin beds
* Bathtub
* Minibar
* Flat screen satellite TV
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Safe
* Hairdryer
* Bath robes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet acces wi-fi
* Sofa
* Armchair & Pedestal table
PRESTIGE STATEROOMS
92 Prestige Staterooms of 200 sq.ft. with private balcony
DELUXE STATEROOMS
28 Deluxe Staterooms of 200 sq.ft. with private balcony
SUPERIOR STATEROOMS
8 superior staterooms of 226 sq.ft.
AMENITIES
All Staterooms have the following amenities:
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed, or twin beds
* Bathtub
* Minibar
* Flat screen satellite TV
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Safe
* Hairdryer
* Bath robes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet access wi-fi
Dining Aboard the L'Austral
Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark. Two restaurants welcome you for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Gastronomic Restaurant, with a capacity of 268 persons, serves French and international cuisine accompanied by fine wine. On the Grill Restaurant, you will have the opportunity to eat outside and enjoy buffet lunch and themed dinners.
Life aboard the L'Austral
Find a special ambiance aboard the L'Austral, as well as the feeling that you are on board your own yacht.
Whether you want to join other guests in the theater or games area (Wii™ consoles, etc), or relax on your own in a quiet corner of the library, L'Austral has been designed to meet the needs of every guest. Fitted with the latest equipment (Kinesis Wall, running machine) and the luxurious Beauty Center on L'Austral welcomes you for some unforgettable moments of relaxation and pampering.
Everything has been done to preserve the independence of each guest to suit their personal tastes: lounges for lectures and shows, the spa, but also more intimate spaces such as the library and internet corner. Comfortable cabins, nearly all with private balcony, are available for families either as triples or as communicating cabins. There is also a games area with Wii™ consoles, children’s menus, and baby-sitting service. Just as if you were on a private yacht, your time is your own to do as you please.
Smooth and quiet to provide maximum comfort, L'Austral has also earned the international “green ship” label for her numerous eco-friendly features (dynamic positioning system to avoid having to drop anchor, waste water treatment on board, reduced fuel consumption, etc).
Ship Specifications
* From 224 to 264 passengers
* Up to 132 outside cabins
* Length: 142m (466ft)
* Beam: 18 m (59ft)
* Average speed : 16 knots
* 139 crew members
* Elevators to all decks
* Dynamic positioning system
* « Clean ship » standards
* French flag
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Superior Stateroom 8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath. |
 | Deluxe Stateroom 28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. |
 | Prestige Stateroom 92 cabins, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. |
 | Deluxe Suite 3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath. |
 | Prestige Suite 20 suites, 398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath. |
 | Owners Suite 484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone |
