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From The English Channel To The Irish Sea

Ship: L'Austral   
Departure: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Nights: 8 nights
Departs: Honfleur
Returns: Glasgow
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
8
Nights
Days at Sea
1
Sea Days
Ports
8
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    From The English Channel To The Irish Sea

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Honfleur , France Embark 10:00 PM
    View of Honfleur , France

    Honfleur is a commune in the NW of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from Le Havre. A quintessential French harbour town, Honfleur is more than delightful. The fishing and sailing port is pretty and very dear to the Impressionists and more modern artists. Read more about Honfleur , France

    2 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Portland, Great Britain 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Portland, Great Britain

    Portland Harbour, dating back for thousands of years, is located beside the Isle of Portland off Dorset on the south coast of England. It is home to one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. Today the harbour is a popular location for wind surfing, diving and sailing, and it hosted most sailing events in the 2012 Olympic Games. Read more about Portland, Great Britain

    3 Thursday, May 21, 2026 Fowey, Great Britain 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Fowey, Great Britain

    The small town of Fowey, at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, UK, has a unique ancient atmosphere. The harbour entrance lies between St. Catherine's Castle and Polruan headland. Read more about Fowey, Great Britain

    4 Friday, May 22, 2026 Tresco Island, Great Britain 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Tresco Island, Great Britain

    Tresco Island lies 45 km to the WSW of Land’s End, Cornwall, England. It is privately owned, one of five inhabited Isles of Scilly, and is a growing tourist attraction – with its narrow roads, farms, cattle, tilled land, hedgerows and cottages – drawing artists and garden-lovers. The latter visit the world famous Abbey Gardens. Read more about Tresco Island, Great Britain

    5 Saturday, May 23, 2026 Kinsale, Ireland 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Kinsale, Ireland

    Kinsale is a historic port and fishing town in County Cork, Ireland. It is a coastal recreational centre 26km south of Cork City, “the real capital” of Ireland. Kinsale lies near the mouth of the River Bandon, and the rocky promontory Old Head of Kinsale with its lighthouse and new golf links. Read more about Kinsale, Ireland

    6 Sunday, May 24, 2026 Fishguard, Great Britain 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Fishguard, Great Britain

    Fishguard, one of the twin towns at the heart of North Pembroke shire, is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty that blends the allure of sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills, ancient standing stones and delightfully mysterious valleys such as Cwm Gwaun. Ideally situated for gentle and challenging walks take the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, surrounded by Britain’s only Coastal National Park. You’ll find family owned shops and businesses as well as Galleries, Gift and Antique shops – and plenty of quality or budget cafés, pubs and restaurants – all offering a warm Welsh welcome. Read more about Fishguard, Great Britain

    7 Monday, May 25, 2026 Warrenpoint
    8 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Portrush, Great Britain 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Portrush, Great Britain

    Portrush is a popular holiday location in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The town extends into an isthmus with rocky foreshores, but east and west of the town are three long white sandy beaches. Walk along the East Strand to White Rocks Beach. Read more about Portrush, Great Britain

    9 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Glasgow, Great Britain 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Glasgow, Great Britain

    Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the UK. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. It is a friendly, bustling town with imposing 19th C buildings, vibrant theatre life, the most talked-about independent music scene outside the USA, and the city's buses and metro system make it easy to explore. Read more about Glasgow, Great Britain

  • Ship

    L'Austral Overview

    L'Austral

    4.1
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    L’Austral offers itineraries that are impressive. She joined Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2011, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 4-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew, service is personal.

  • Cabins

    L'Austral Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the L'Austral Suite on the L'Austral

    Cabin Types

    SA, PS6, PS5, DS6

    Average Cabin Size – 33.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.0 m2

    Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table

    Prestige Balcony

    Prestige Balcony

    Prestige Balcony on the L'Austral Prestige Balcony on the L'Austral

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony on the L'Austral Deluxe Balcony on the L'Austral

    Cabin Types

    DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Superior Ocean

    Superior Ocean

    Superior Ocean on the L'Austral Superior Ocean on the L'Austral

    Cabin Types

    SP3

    Average Cabin Size – 21.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi

  • Deck Plans

    L'Austral Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Promotions

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Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard L'Austral for this sailing

Superior Ocean at the L'Austral

Superior Ocean

From $6220
Deluxe Balcony at the L'Austral

Deluxe Balcony

From $6700
Prestige Balcony at the L'Austral

Prestige Balcony

From $7050
Suite at the L'Austral

Suite

From $10090

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  • From The English Channel To The Irish Sea

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: L'Austral Departure: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Honfleur Returns: Glasgow

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