From: Chile, Valparaiso
To: Argentina, Ushuaia
Dates: 04.11.2026 - 18.11.2026
Duration: 14 Nights
Ship: L'AUSTRAL

The best of Chilean Fjords

Winding channels, snow-covered mountains, majestic glaciers and narrow passages: welcome to the magic of the Chilean fjords. PONANT is inviting you aboard Le Lyrial for an 15-day expedition cruise to the heart of South America’s extraordinary landscapes. Departing from Valparaiso, you will discover Quemchi, an authentic village located on the lush island of Chiloé. After sailing in the Pulluche Channel, your next call will be the remote village of Tortel, suspended above the water, and its typical wooden footbridges which take the place of streets. You will then enter the Patagonian channel known as the English Passage, before getting closer to including El Brujo, and Pie XI Glacier glaciers. You will enjoy an unforgettable experience of sailing along the Strait of Magellan, then you will glimpse the gigantic Agostini and Garibaldi before rounding Cape Horn, surrounded by the stunning scenery provided by Tierra del Fuego National Park. On Navarino Island, you will make a final call at Puerto Williams, a pleasant fishing port considered by the Chileans to be the world’s southernmost city, and finally you will sail to Argentina and Ushuaia, the final destination on your trip.

L'AUSTRAL

  • Length: 142 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 6
  • Zodiacs: 11
  • Tonnage: 10 944 UMS
  • Electric motors: 2 X 2 300 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italie
  • Guests: 264
  • Cabins: 132
  • Crew: 145
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Nov 4, 2026
Chile, Valparaiso
16:00*
18:00
2-3
Nov 5, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
cruising
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-
4
Nov 7, 2026
Chile, Quemchi
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-
5
Nov 8, 2026
Sailing in the Pulluche Canal
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-
6
Nov 9, 2026
Chile, Tortel
-
-
7
Nov 10, 2026
Chile, The English Passage
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-
7
Nov 10, 2026
Chile, The Pie XI Glacier
-
-
8
Nov 11, 2026
Chile, The El Brujo Glacier
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-
8
Nov 11, 2026
Skua Glacier (sailing)
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-
9
Nov 12, 2026
Chile, Estero Las Montanas
-
-
10
Nov 13, 2026
Chile, the Strait of Magellan
-
-
11
Nov 14, 2026
Chile, The Agostini Glacier
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11
Nov 14, 2026
Chile, the Tucker Islands
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12
Nov 15, 2026
Chile, The Garibaldi Glacier
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13
Nov 16, 2026
Chile, Cape Horn
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14
Nov 17, 2026
Chile, Puerto Williams
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-
15
Nov 18, 2026
Argentina, Ushuaia
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 2
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