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14 Night Wild Nature Between Argentina and the Falkland Islands

From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
  • L'Austral
  • Main Lounge & Dance Floor
  • Open Air Bar
  • Panoramic Lounge & Bar
  • Pool
  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Beauty Corner Carita
  • Fitness Centre
  • Superior Stateroom
  • Deluxe Stateroom
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Stateroom
  • Owner's Suite
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L'Austral

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932995
  • Departs: Sat, Mar 1, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, Mar 15, 2025
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    Oceanview $10,110
    Balcony $10,720
    Suite $15,040
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    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... ...
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    Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
    Day
    2
    Cruising Cape Horn, Chile
    • Cruising Cape Horn, Chile
    • Cruising Beagle Channel, Argentina
    At the meeting point between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, you head for the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and its famous Cape Horn. From the top of its impressive 425-metre-high cliff, South America's southernmost tip has, for many centuries, seen merchant ships from the world over passing by. Because of its legendary storms and rough seas, getting round this cape has gone down in history as a challenge for all seafarers. ...
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    Monday - Mar 3, 2025
    Day
    3
    • Isla de los Estados, Argentina
    Mountainous and rugged, the Isla de los Estados reveals the last ripples of the Andean cordillera. At the extreme far-east of the Tierra del Fuego, this tiny Argentinian island edged with deep, narrow bays, is a real nature sanctuary. From the sea, admire its relief, covered with a dense and inaccessible forest, and the rich wildlife that peoples its waters (Magellanic penguins, Commerson's dolphins, etc). This mysterious island is home to the lighthouse that inspired Jules Verne's Lighthouse at the End of the World - and you may be lucky enough to see it during your journey. ...
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    Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
    Day
    4
    Bleaker Island, Falkland Islands
    • Bleaker Island, Falkland Islands
    The name of the island, a corruption of the word "breaker", is in reference to the waves that break on the shores of this land exposed to the turbulence of the Atlantic Ocean. On the southeastern edge of the Falkland Islands, the swells pounds the low cliffs of this narrow strip of land interspersed with vast beaches of white sand or pebbles. Covered in pasture where a few sheep and bovines roam, the island is, in part, a national nature reserve. From gentoo penguins to king penguins, blackish oystercatchers, and large colonies of imperial shags, a total of some fifty bird species live here. In a Zodiac dinghy or on foot, discover the beauty of the Falklands with this unique port of call. ...
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    • Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
    Situated at the far eastern end of the Falklands' largest island, Port Stanley is the capital of this remote archipelago in the South Atlantic, composed of nearly 700 islands and islets. In 1764, Louis Antoine de Bougainville settled the first pioneers here and the port grew rapidly. Placed under the Spanish crown in 1767, then under British sovereignty since 1833, the town has retained some South American features fused with the Victorian style that punctuate the city, and the houses with their colorful roofs brighten the moorland landscapes with their windy and harsh climate reminiscent of the Scottish islands of Orkney or Shetland. In front of the cathedral, built in 1933, an arch made of whale jaw bones reminds us that Port Stanley was once a whaling port. ...
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    Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
    Day
    5
    • Barren Island, Falkland Islands
    At the southern entrance of the Falkland Sound, Barren Island is composed of plains dotted with ponds and has numerous coves along its coast. As fur seals and sea lions bask on its shores, colonies of giant petrels fly over this island, which is also home to an abundant colony of gentoo penguins. You will arrive at the island in a zodiac dinghy, to discover its incredible diversity. This will be an unforgettable moment for those who enjoy unspoiled and majestic scenery. ...
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    • Falkland Sound, Falkland Islands
    Between the two main lands of the Falkland Islands, West Falkland and East Falkland, your ship will cut a path to the heart of these remote islands. For the first time, a cruise ship will sail on the Falkland Sound, a channel where the deep blue of the water merges with the distinctive green of the peat-covered moors. Admire this peaceful prairie landscape punctuated by coves and bays which you will discover as you sail along. ...
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    Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
    Day
    6
    • The Neck, Falkland Islands
    The Neck is a narrow stretch of land connecting the two sides of Saunders Island, located on the north-western edge of the Falklands. You'll safely enter these blustery surroundings with the assistance of your naturalist guides. And once there, a reward awaits you: a veritable paradise of endless shoreline lapped by turquoise waters. Several bird species, also attracted to this stunning location, have settled here. At the other end of The Neck, you'll encounter Magellanic penguins, southern rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross, and king penguins, all basking in the beauty of their surroundings. ...
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    • Carcass Island, Falkland Islands
    Situated in the north-west of the Falklands, Carcass Island was named after the ship HMS Carcass, which visited the island in the late 18th century. Its landscapes, combining steep rocks, sheer cliffs, wild expanses, and white-sand beaches, form a rich and varied panorama that amateur or experienced bird watchers will appreciate. On this island, one of the few where no predators have been introduced, numerous species of birds live, breed, and are born in total serenity. Due to the fresh, windy, and humid subarctic oceanic climate, a fauna and flora similar to those of Patagonia, situated 460 kilometers (286 miles) away, thrive here. You could get the chance to observe royal or southern rockhopper penguins. ...
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    Friday - Mar 7, 2025
    Day
    7
    • Grave Cove, United Kingdom
    Make your way through the turbulent Woolly Gut strait and emerge in the stillness of Grave Cove. Located in the northern edge of the Falkland Islands, this bay owes its name to the vestiges of whalers' graves that overlook the beach. As you step off the boat and onto the white-sand beach, you might find yourself escorted by a few hospitable Commerson's dolphins, elegantly adorned in black and white. A stroll along the grassy dunes will lead you to a vast plain of lush green grass, tended by a few sheep. On the other side of the island you'll find one of the largest gentoo penguin colonies in the area. With some luck, you'll also glimpse a sea lion scouring the waves for his next meal. ...
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    • New Island, Falkland Islands
    This island with its distinctive jagged relief is located on the western edge of the Falkland Islands and is home to a tiny village of two families. Step onto the golden sand of its flower-lined beaches, beside which an old stone house still stands, and you'll feel like you've entered a natural paradise. A narrow pathway weaves around typical Falkland moorlands. Follow it and in under 20 minutes you'll find yourself at the heart of a colony of southern rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross, and imperial shags. It's the perfect opportunity to watch the albatross swoop down from the cliffs and skim the waves that crash against the rocks on the exposed side of the island. ...
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    Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Steeple Jason Island, Falkland Islands
    If one island of the Falklands calls for use of superlatives, it would undoubtedly be Steeple Jason. Located at the extreme north-west corner of the Falklands, the island is home to the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world. You'll be rapt at the sight of these magnificent birds with black-contoured eyes. Photographers will delight in immortalising the endless ballet of the albatross, who soars majestically and then alights awkwardly amidst nests. Caracaras, gentoo penguins, and Magellanic penguins are also abundantly present as if to prove to the visitor that here nature is king. ...
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    Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
    Day
    9
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    Monday - Mar 10, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Camarones, Argentina
    Camarones is a small town located in Chubut Province, in Southern Argentina. Chubut stretches from the Atlantic to the Andes, the coast marked by high cliffs and sandy beaches. Before the Spaniards arrived in the Americas, nomadic indigenous people had inhabited the Patagonia region. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Spanish missionaries settled. Camarones is the head town of the Florentino Ameghino Department which is noted for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. People are attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline and its fauna. Camarones means 'shrimps' in Spanish, and the town was once well-known for the abundance of shrimps in its bay. ...
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    Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
    Day
    11
    Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Argentinian province of Chubut, stands the city of Puerto Madryn nestling in the Golfo Nuevo and surrounded by wild and abundant nature. You will be able to follow the narrow strip of land formed by the isthmus for a few kilometers, to reach the Valdes Peninsula nature reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its microclimate, protected from the extreme conditions of the Southern Atlantic, makes this an ideal breeding ground for southern right whales in winter, but also for southern elephant seals, southern sea lions, and orcas. You may get the chance to spot numerous birds, Magellanic penguins, guanacos, and Patagonian maras living in this desert steppe. ...
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    Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
    Day
    12
    Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
    Day
    13
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    Friday - Mar 14, 2025
    Day
    14
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
    Day
    15
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina
    A port city built on the south-western shore of the Rio de la Plata, between the Atlantic Ocean and the vast Argentine pampas, Buenos Aires is a unique city in Latin America. Nicknamed the "Little Paris of South America", the Argentine capital is a clever blend of architecture with European influences and a joyful Latin American atmosphere. Designed on an orthogonal grid plan, it has 48 districts, all of which are as charming as they are different, with a range of styles such as Belle Epoque, Gothic, and Baroque. With its markets overflowing with treasures, its legendary cultural and architectural heritage, and tango providing its background music, the Argentine capital will delight you on every street corner. ...
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