Antarctica
The Great Austral Loop
Explore the Southern Ocean , the kingdom of great expeditions and home to the most extraordinary adventures, during an expedition cruise to the highest latitudes, from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica . During this odyssey, where wild nature reigns supreme, you will discover, escorted by sei whales, the breathtaking landscapes of the Falkland Islands , featuring white sandy beaches, jagged cliffs and windswept moors. Then the mountainous South Georgia will guide you in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton , into the heart of its glaciers shaped by time, where king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals populate the beaches of black sand. The inaccessible White Continent finally reveals itself, draping icebergs, glaciers, mountains and icy seas in thousands of shades of white. In this universe of silence and light, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins, seals, whales and seabirds will become your companions on this unforgettable journey imbued with adventure and dreaminess. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Choose your departure
11 departuresNOV17
Le Lyrial · 2026
From $26,780
DEC4
Le Lyrial · 2026
From $25,730
DEC20
Le Boréal · 2026
From $26,460
FEB15
Le Boréal · 2027
From $25,730
DEC17
Le Lyrial · 2027
From $23,320
JAN28
Le Boréal · 2028
From $26,650
FEB24
Le Boréal · 2028
From $26,650
NOV2
Le Boréal · 2028
From $21,260
NOV15
Le Lyrial · 2028
From $21,260
DEC22
Le Lyrial · 2028
From $21,260
FEB17
Le Lyrial · 2029
From $21,260
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Voyage Overview
Explore the Southern Ocean, the kingdom of great expeditions and home to the most extraordinary adventures, during an expedition cruise to the highest latitudes, from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica.
During this odyssey, where wild nature reigns supreme, you will discover, escorted by sei whales, the breathtaking landscapes of the Falkland Islands, featuring white sandy beaches, jagged cliffs and windswept moors. Then the mountainous South Georgia will guide you in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, into the heart of its glaciers shaped by time, where king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals populate the beaches of black sand. The inaccessible White Continent finally reveals itself, draping icebergs, glaciers, mountains and icy seas in thousands of shades of white. In this universe of silence and light, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins, seals, whales and seabirds will become your companions on this unforgettable journey imbued with adventure and dreaminess.
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
