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JOURNEY TO AUSTRAL ISLANDS & VALDES PENINSULA

20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Antartic Peninsula across Weddell Sea to South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn and Buenos Aires

JOURNEY TO AUSTRAL ISLANDS AND VALDES PENINSULA

UP TO 25% OFF

Join our Ponant cruise Journey to Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula for one of the most spectacular Polar cruises available. Lasting 20-nights, this is the perfect cruise for wildlife and history lovers. 

Duration:            20 nights 

From:   Ushuaia (Argentina) 

To:    Buenos Aires (Argentina) 

Ships:    L'Austral, Le Boreal and Le Lyrial

Cabins:  Click here

Deck Plans:  Click here

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2026 Cruise Dates 

04 March to 23 March, 2026 - 25% Off + Exclusive Bonuses

12 November to 30 November, 2026 - 10% Off + Exclusive Bonuses

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2027 Cruise Dates 

25 February to 16 March, 2027 - 15% Off + Exclusive Bonuses

09 March to 28 March, 2027 - 25% Off + Exclusive Bonuses

19 November to 11 December, 2027 - 20% Off + Exclusive Bonuses 
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* Prices and dates are subjec to change. For the latest update call our Ponant reservation experts on 1300 799 758.

EXCLUSIVE BONUSES!

UP TO 25% OFF & EXCLUSIVE BONUSES

* Prices and dates are subjec to change. For the latest update call our Ponant reservation experts on 1300 799 758.

JOURNEYS TO THE GREAT AUSTRAL LOOP & VALDES PENINSULA

Cruise Description & Highlights

Included land services linked to Charter Flight

Discover the Southern Ocean like never before on this extraordinary 19-day expedition cruise from the Valdés Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. This is a rare journey into the highest southern latitudes, where few travellers ever venture.

Approach the frozen shores of the legendary White Continent, where towering glaciers, sculpted icebergs and snow-covered mountains dominate the horizon. Here, you enter the realm of penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, witnessing Antarctica’s raw beauty and powerful wildlife up close.

Sail onwards to South Georgia, a dramatic island of towering peaks and immense glaciers, forever linked to Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition. Today, vast colonies of king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals rule its black-sand beaches beneath the rugged mountains of the Scotia Arc.

Your austral exploration continues to the Falkland Islands, an untamed archipelago of windswept moors, white-sand beaches and jagged cliffs, often accompanied by whales as you cruise these wildlife-rich shores.

The journey concludes in Patagonia’s Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO-listed wildlife sanctuary where desert landscapes meet extraordinary marine life. From orcas and dolphins offshore to penguins, guanacos and over 180 bird species on land, this region offers one final, unforgettable encounter with nature at its most spectacular.

As with all polar expeditions, this voyage is governed by weather, ice and wildlife conditions. Each journey is unique, with itineraries adapted daily by the Captain and Expedition Leader in accordance with IAATO guidelines to ensure a safe and enriching experience.

Cruise Itinerary for 26 February, 2027 (indicative)
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Feb 2027 Ushuaia, Argentina   6:00 PM
27 Feb 2027 Drake Passage    
28 Feb 2027 Drake Passage    
1 Mar 2027 At Sea    
2 Mar 2027 Antarctic Peninsula    
3 Mar 2027 At Sea    
4 Mar 2027 At Sea    
5 Mar 2027 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean    
6 Mar 2027 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean    
7 Mar 2027 At Sea    
8 Mar 2027 At Sea    
9 Mar 2027 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands    
10 Mar 2027 At Sea    
11 Mar 2027 At Sea    
12 Mar 2027 Puerto Madryn, Argentina    
13 Mar 2027 At Sea    
14 Mar 2027 At Sea    
15 Mar 2027 Buenos Aires, Argentina 7:00 AM  

Note:

Prices are subject to change without notice, as cabins are being booked all the time. For the latest availablity and update, please do call our amazing reservation team on 1300 799 758 or email us your enquiry.

We are available 7 days a week. 

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