L'Austral  has been criss-crossing the globe taking passengers to the remotest parts of the planet since 2011.

Innovative design, sleek shape and profile, refined interior decoration, friendly, intimate atmosphere: French designers and decorators have managed to give this ship a unique style and veritable signature of its own. Combinations of fine materials, colours and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright colour, elegant lines, discreet and subtle refinement... everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, a veritable personality: the chic style and naturally relaxing ambiance of a veritable private yacht.

The Main Lounge: Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor, and access to the exterior terrace.

The Theatre: Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium, and audiovisual equipment.

The Wellness Area: Spa in partnership with SOTHYS: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle, KERASTASE / L'Oreal Paris hair salon, free access hammam, fitness studio.

Recreation Area: Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos; Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4).

The Panoramic Lounge: Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings, and direct access to the panoramic terrace.

Exterior Bar: Lounge area with seating for 50 and overlooking the pool deck.

Pool & Sun Deck

The spacious, comfortable outdoor areas of our ships offer superb ocean panoramas. A heated seawater pool and solarium are located on the uppermost deck.

Shop

On board the ship, our shop is open during sailing. It features a selection of gifts and souvenirs: clothing, jewelry, beauty treatments, postcards and accessories.

Theatre

The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

Leisure Areas

A choice of books and board games is available on board our fleet. The library on Deck 6 is also equipped with computers with Wi-Fi. On Deck 5, you will find an image and photo corner, as well as our Kids Club offering various games and a Wii console. All staterooms and suites on our ships are equipped with direct access to video on demand.

Lounges and Bars

The various different lounges allow passengers to meet up and share quality time together. The main lounge is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy the various activities that have been organized such as dancing classes or theme evenings. The cozy piano bar is a panorama lounge with breathtaking views of the horizon. The outside bar is a great space for relaxing and is handy for accessing the swimming pool* and its solarium.

Gastronomic Restaurant
A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastro restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasserieswill be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.

Grill Restaurant
The atmosphere is more casual at the grill restaurant with its set buffet menu. From breakfast to dinner, there is a range of healthy, gourmet, hearty and sophisticated buffet options to satisfy all tastes.