Ushuaia, Argentina
Join the ship and expedition team for the official safety and destination briefings.
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Antarctica / PONANT
The Great Austral Loop
A small-ship polar voyage with PONANT's French hospitality, expert expedition interpretation and flexible Zodiac exploration. Exact landings remain subject to weather, ice and wildlife.
LuxuryFalklands, South Georgia & AntarcticaDecember 2026
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
18 days
Le Boréal
BO201226
Planned itinerary
PONANT expedition plan
This independent page follows the official route rather than linking to another operator's itinerary. The captain and Expedition Team set the final order and landing sites.
Official PONANT voyageFalkland Islands
Explore windswept coasts and major seabird colonies by Zodiac and on foot when conditions allow.
South Georgia
Longer expedition days focus on king-penguin colonies, glaciated bays and polar history.
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Flexible landings and Zodiac cruises follow ice, weather and wildlife.
Ushuaia, Argentina
Complete the published route and continue with the confirmed onward arrangements.
Your expedition ship
Le Boréal
Le Boréal helped define PONANT's small luxury expedition concept: 132 staterooms, an Ice Class 1C hull, 11 Zodiacs and a 145-person crew. Its compact size and marina platform suit Antarctic landings while the lounges, restaurants and spa retain a polished yacht character.
264 guests / 132 stateroomsIce Class 1C11 Zodiacs145 crewSix guest decksMarina platform
Explore ship, cabins and spacesWhat's included
- Accommodation in the booked stateroom or suite
- Full-board dining from dinner on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Open bar from the included selection and 24-hour room service
- Expedition Team lectures, briefings and interpretation
- Planned Zodiac cruises and shore landings where conditions permit
- Complimentary Wi-Fi under the ship's published conditions
- Port charges and onboard gratuities
- Polar parka on qualifying expedition voyages
- Transfers, flights or hotel nights only where expressly included in the official package
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless listed in the confirmed package
- Travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Premium beverages, spa treatments, boutique purchases and other personal expenses
- Optional excursions or activities not marked as included
- Passport, visa and government fees not specifically included
- Costs resulting from itinerary changes caused by weather, ice or operational conditions