GREAT AUSTRAL LOOP CRUISE DEAL

The Ponant Great Austral Loop Cruise Deal is winner amongst our cruise customers, particularly for those with families seeking culture, food and of course, fun! Jump on board the L'Austral Ponant ship for 7 days crusing the Adriatic Coast in the perfect European summer.

CRUISE DETAILS

From:   Ushuaia (Argentina)

To:     Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ships:  Le Lyrial and Le Boreal

Cabins:  Click here

Deck Plans:  Click here

Duration:           17 nights

Cruise Dates 2026 

Below are a list of the Great Austral Loop cruises for 2026

* Note: prices are subject to change without notice. Call 1300 799 758 for latest updates.

16 November - 04 December, 2026 (Le Lyrial) - ** Nearly Sold Out ** - from $32,950 pp

03 December - 21 December, 2026 (Le Lyrial) - ** Nearly Sold Out ** - from $59,800 pp

19 December - 06 January, 2025 (Le Boreal) - 10% Ponant Bonus - from $33,930 pp

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Cruise Dates 2027 

Below are a list of the Great Austral Loop cruises for 2027

* Note: prices are subject to change without notice. Call 1300 799 758 for latest updates.

14 February - 04 March, 2026 (Le Boreal) - ** Nearly Sold Out ** - from $32,950 pp

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Cruise Dates 2028 

Below are a list of the Great Austral Loop cruises for 2028

* Note: prices are subject to change without notice. Call 1300 799 758 for latest updates.

27 January - 14 February, 2028 (Le Boreal) - 5% Ponant Bonus - from $33,290 pp

23 February - 12 March, 2028 (Le Boreal) - 5% Ponant Bonus - from $28,860 pp

* Prices updated as of 23 April, 2026

Why This Isn’t Just Another Antarctica Cruise

Let’s be blunt.

If you’re going all the way to Antarctica… why would you only do half of it?

This itinerary covers three of the most wildlife-rich and remote environments on the planet:

• Falkland Islands – windswept, bird-rich and quietly fascinating
• South Georgia – arguably the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth
• Antarctic Peninsula – the ice, the scale, the moment it all becomes real

Most cruises skip South Georgia entirely.

Which is a bit like flying to Africa and missing the Serengeti.

South Georgia — The Part Nobody Forgets

This is where the trip quietly becomes something else.

South Georgia is not subtle.

• Tens of thousands of king penguins standing shoulder to shoulder
• Elephant seals the size of small cars
• Landscapes that look like they’ve been left alone on purpose

It’s overwhelming in the best possible way.

And it’s the reason experienced travellers choose this itinerary over the shorter, more convenient options.

Antarctica — Still the Main Event

Then, just when you think you’ve seen enough to justify the journey…

Antarctica shows up.

Icebergs the size of city blocks.
Silence that feels engineered.
Light that doesn’t behave normally.

This isn’t a destination you understand through photos.

It’s one you stand in front of and go quiet.

Why Book This With BlueSun Travel

Because this is not a cruise you book casually online at midnight.

With BlueSun Travel, you get:

• Exclusive cruise packages with amazing discounts and bonuses
• Ponant Bonus pricing (when it appears, it matters)
• Strategic cabin advice (position matters more than you think)
• Real expedition insight — not recycled brochure talk
• Honest guidance on whether this itinerary suits you

As Australia's leading expedition cruise specialist, we will tell you if this is not your trip.

Most companies won’t.