L’Austral
An Intimate Yacht Built for Expeditions
L’Austral was launched in 2011, as the second in a series of three 264-passenger, 10,600-ton cruising yachts commissioned by Compagnie du Ponant. Designed for expedition cruising, L’Austral is able to call at iconic, international ports as well as small harbors inaccessible to larger cruise ships, especially suitable for cruising the coastal waters of Iceland.
Aboard L’Austral guests maintain their privacy and enjoy the feeling of being on their own private yacht. This elegant ship’s lines and exterior feature innovative design, with a sleek shape and profile. The chip’s interior design is very chic. French designers and decorators employed combinations of fine materials, colors and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright colors.Everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, and the relaxing ambiance of a luxurious private yacht.