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7-night Cruising the Mediterreanean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise

Valletta/Barcelona (Tarragona)
7-night Cruising the Mediterreanean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise
October 3, 2025
PONANT: L'Austral
Valletta/Barcelona (Tarragona)
Vacation Offer ID 1544210
Reference this number when contacting our travel specialist.
Exclusive Offer
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
Overview
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Ship Info
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Activities & Services
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Staterooms
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Deckplans
The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
7-night Cruising the Mediterreanean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca with Smithsonian Journeys  Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Valletta
10/03/2025 10/03/2025
Trapani
10/04/2025 10/04/2025
Palermo

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours
Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:
  • Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
  • Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
  • Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:
  • Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
  • Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals
10/05/2025 10/05/2025
Sardinia (Cagliari)
10/06/2025 10/06/2025
At Sea
10/07/2025 10/07/2025
Mahon
10/08/2025 10/08/2025
Palma de Mallorca
10/09/2025 10/09/2025
Barcelona (Tarragona)
10/10/2025 10/10/2025
PONANT: L'Austral
Innovative design, sleek shape and profile, refined interior decoration, friendly, intimate atmosphere: French designers and decorators have managed to give this ship a unique style and veritable signature of its own. Combinations of fine materials, colors and tones harmoniously livened up with touches of bright color, elegant lines, discreet and subtle refinement… everything has been designed to create a unique atmosphere onboard, a veritable personality: the chic style and naturally relaxing ambiance of a veritable private yacht.
Ship Highlights
  • Feel cozy and refined in The Main Lounge with relaxation atmosphere with lively spaces
  • Enjoy a moment of tranquility at the spa or around the pool, work-out in the fitness room, enjoy a theatre show with your travel companions
  • Individually-controlled air-conditioning Stateroom
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2011
Last Refurbished
2018
Registry
France
Built In
Italy
Gross tonnage
10 944 UMS
Beam
59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed
14 knots
Ship Length
466 ft (142 m)
Passenger Capacity
264
Number of Crew
264
Number of Decks
6
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
132

Dining

Grill Restaurant
Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

Bars & Lounges

Exterior Bar
Exterior bar is a lounge area with seating of 50 guest.
Open Air Bar And Pool
Open Air Bar And Pool.
Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic lounge includes Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
Theatre provides conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium.

Wellness

Spa
Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle.
Spa Beauty Area
Spa Beauty Area.

Onboard Activities

Lobby
Lobby.

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom (SP3) $6,330
Superior Stateroom
  • Category: SP3
  • Calicut
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 Ipod™ 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 

Balcony

(DEL) $6,800
  • Category: DEL
  • Calicut
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4) $7,140
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR4
  • Chandernagor
  • Mahe
  • Bengale
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 Ipod™ 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 
(PR5) $7,350
  • Category: PR5
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6) $7,620
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR6
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 Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service

Suite

Deluxe Suite (DS6) $10,130
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS6
  • Mahe
Size: 290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft. balcony. There are 3 Deluxe Suites 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 Ipod™ 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
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Prestige Suite (PS5) $10,870
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS5
  • Bengale
  • Mahe
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet acces wifi
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table
Prestige Suite (PS6) $11,210
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS6
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available 
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Owner's Suite (SA) Call for pricing
Owner's Suite
  • Category: SA
  • Mahe
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 Ipod™ 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 & Pedestal table 
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Mahe

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • (DEL)
  • (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Bengale

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • (DEL)
  • (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Chandernagor

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • (DEL)
  • (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Calicut

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • (DEL)
  • (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Pondichery

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • (DEL)
  • (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)