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Celebrating American History & Culture Along The Atlantic Coast – With Smithsonian Journeys

Ship: L'Austral   
Departure: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Halifax
Returns: Miami
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
10
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Celebrating American History & Culture Along The Atlantic Coast – With Smithsonian Journeys

    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, October 6, 2026 Halifax, Canada Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Halifax, Canada

    Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, the Gateway to Atlantic Canada, is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. It is situated on the world’s second largest harbour, and the beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage, which is also cleverly explained at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the Halifax Citadel that explores the unique local heritage. Read more about Halifax, Canada

    2 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 At Sea
    3 Thursday, October 8, 2026 Boston, USA 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Boston, USA

    Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, USA. Calling this quaint and delightful city the 'Athens of America' might seem a bit pretentious, but the city's 19th-century glory radiates through its grand architecture, and its world-renowned academic and cultural institutions. Disastrous 'urban renewal' projects in the 1950s provoked such a furious backlash that Boston now has some of the best preserved historic buildings and neighbourhoods in the country. Read more about Boston, USA

    4 Friday, October 9, 2026 Newport, USA 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Newport, USA

    Newport Island is located in Newport County, Rhode Island, just 48 km south of Providence in the United States. It is home to spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and welcoming hospitality. Newport is considered by many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. Read more about Newport, USA

    5 Saturday, October 10, 2026 New York, USA 7:30 AM 11:00 PM
    View of New York, USA

    New York is situated on the Atlantic coast of NE United States. With its world-class museums, big statues, even bigger buildings and being the most linguistically diverse city in the world, the Big Apple’s hyperactive rush keeps drawing more and more people to it. The City of New York is a densely packed mass of humanity and all this living on top of one another makes the New Yorker a special kind of person. Read more about New York, USA

    6 Sunday, October 11, 2026 At Sea
    7 Monday, October 12, 2026 Philadelphia, USA 6:00 AM 6:00 PM

    The city of Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love - is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States. Famous as the birthplace of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’, Philadelphia offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Founded by William Penn in 1682, it has a rich and colourful history, a fact that is reflected in many of its most popular tourist attractions. Read more about Philadelphia, USA

    8 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Annapolis
    9 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Baltimore, USA 12:30 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Baltimore, USA

    Baltimore is on of the great eastern coast seaports of USA. Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic Situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and only a few hours away from both beaches and mountains, Baltimore serves as a gateway to a great range of attractions. The city has architecturally important buildings from each period of architecture over two centuries. Read more about Baltimore, USA

    10 Thursday, October 15, 2026 Norfolk, USA 8:30 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Norfolk, USA

    Norfolk is located in the metro area called Hampton Roads, in the state of Virginia. It is a port city with the world's largest Naval base and a large shipping presence. The city has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Read more about Norfolk, USA

    11 Friday, October 16, 2026 At Sea
    12 Saturday, October 17, 2026 Charleston, USA 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
    View of Charleston, USA

    The city of Charleston is located just south of the mid-point of South Carolina's coastline, at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, which flow together into the Atlantic Ocean. It is well-known across the United States and beyond for its unique culture, which blends West African, traditional southern American, and French elements. Charleston's numerous parks and scenic, tree-lined streets provide ample space and a beautiful backdrop for walking, jogging and cycling. Read more about Charleston, USA

    13 Sunday, October 18, 2026 Jacksonville, Florida
    14 Monday, October 19, 2026 Port Canaveral, USA 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Port Canaveral, USA

    Port Canaveral is just north of Cocoa Beach and east of Merritt Island, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Florida. It has warm, inviting beaches, rolling surf and year round sunshine. The city of Cape Canaveral is one of the friendliest communities in northern Brevard County. Read more about Port Canaveral, USA

    15 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Miami, USA 7:30 AM Disembark
    View of Miami, USA

    Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA

  • 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: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available . Bathtub or shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 24hr room service . Internet access wifi . Another Flat screen satellite TV . Large bathtub . Sofa . Table with 4 chairs . Armchair and 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: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds . Shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 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

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

  • Deck Plans

    L'Austral Deck Plans

    Legend

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    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    • All onboard dining
    PLUS
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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 $17420
Deluxe Balcony at the L'Austral

Deluxe Balcony

From $18820
Prestige Balcony at the L'Austral

Prestige Balcony

From $20830
Suite at the L'Austral

Suite

From $31840

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  • Celebrating American History & Culture Along The Atlantic Coast – With Smithsonian Journeys

    Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: L'Austral Departure: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Halifax Returns: Miami

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