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L'Austral
L'Austral

29 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to Recife aboard L'Austral.

From this extreme destination, glowing with the iridescent colors of icebergs, discover these blue-tinged giants etched on the horizon.

Join us onboard and sail from the white landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula to the rhythms of Brazil.

Take the opportunity to penetrate into the very heart of the best preserved historic and cultural towns of the region.

Welcome aboard for this exceptional voyage and discover Olinda, clinging to a hillside of fragrantly scented trees.

Highlights of this cruise:

Ushuaia
Regarded as the world's southern-most city, Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego in the extreme South of Argentina at the end of Beagle Bay. This amazing little town of over 45,000 people is surrounded by mountains and fertile plains. The first inhabitants here were nomadic hunters and gatherers who arrived on foot to the Isla Grande over 10,000 years ago. Nature lovers will be bowled over by the Tierra del Fuego National Park and its amazing wealth of flora and fauna: beavers, albatrosses, guanacos, penguins... Here forests cover the slopes of the Andes mountains then give way to snow-capped peaks. a truly unique and unforgettable landscape.

Drake Passage
You will cross the notorious Drake Passage named after the famous explorer, Sir Frances Drake, who sailed in these waters way back in 1578.

Deception Island
At Deception Island you will marvel at one of the largest colonies of Chinstrap penguins.

Port Stanley
The Museum of Fakland Islands, the Governor's Mansion, the southernmost cathedral in the worldknown for its whalebone arch, totem, shipwrecks ... many sights that will amaze you at this stop.

Punta Del Este
Punta del Este, piece of land jutting into the ocean, facing the sea out of sight. Riviera of South America with its beaches overlooking the ocean and the breathtaking panorama. You will discover a small marina, and two islands, a nature reserve.

Rio Grande
The most southern port city of the Brazilian coast, Rio Grande, nestled in an estuary, wedged between the ocean and the Lagoa dos Patos (Duck Lake).

Porto Belo
Porto Belo Peninsula is renowned for its beauty and its seabed. Its beaches are still beautiful and saved. It is possible to admire the north of the island and the entire area, with a view to 360 degrees.

Ilhabela
Ilhabela and its lively beaches, one of the best resorts in Brazil, an archipelago full of legends and beautiful beaches.

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's showcase, the languid city of carnival and world famous beaches. Ideal for combining a relaxing route discovery, Rio is a stopover for various charms. Enjoy the famous crescent of sand that covers not less than 4 km.

Please note, while cruise details and inclusions are accurate at time of loading they are subject to change due to changes in cruise line practices and policies. Please check details and inclusions at time of booking.