The tragedy of the liner “L'Atlantique. The tragedy of the liner "L'Atlantique L austral cruise liner

From colorful Dublin to historic Portsmouth, we offer you a new cruise route into the heart of the Celtic Sea. The trip will take place with a Russian group, on an elegant French yacht L "Austral, which has everything you need for a comfortable sea tour. The ship will anchor near the ports, and the mooring time is quite enough to take excursions to local attractions, feel the color and atmosphere of port cities, and get acquainted with local residents and try traditional dishes. You will visit the capital of Northern Ireland - Belfast, visit Northern England, namely the Isle of Man, in the capital of which horse-drawn trams still carry passengers, find yourself in the homeland of the Beatles - Liverpool, look into the cozy pubs of Cork and see the beauty of the Isles of Scilly and Guernsey. The cruise will end at south coast Great Britain, in the port where the famous flagship of Admiral Nelson’s fleet “HMS Victory” is displayed - Portsmouth.

Cruise on the L`Austral liner: tales of the Celts

Cruise duration: 8 days/7 nights.

Cruise dates 2020: on request.

IRELAND - UK

Cruise route: Dublin - Belfast - Douglas - Liverpool - Cork - Isles of Scilly - Guernsey - Portsmouth.

Cruise cost per person:

Included in cost:

accommodation in a cabin of the selected category;
All Inclusive meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner in the restaurant " Buffet"and in the main restaurant;
drinks in restaurants and bars (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, except Premium class);
entertainment program on board;
use of all amenities on board: swimming pool, sun loungers, gym, jacuzzi, jogging tracks, library;
fitness classes and instructor assistance gym(during group classes);
cleaning the cabin and changing towels;
port dues and taxes.

Additional charges:

international flight or train transfer to the cruise departure point;
alternative restaurants;
medical insurance;
travel insurance;
visa application;
transfers (optional);
hotel accommodation before and after the cruise (if necessary);
excursion program during the cruise (optional);
service fee (at the passenger's discretion);
personal expenses.

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Tour route:

Day	Port	Arrival	Departure
1	Dublin (Ireland)	-	18:00
2	Belfast, Northern Ireland(Great Britain)	08:00	18:00
3	Douglas, Fr. Maine, (UK)	08:00	18:00
4	Liverpool (UK)	07:00	12:30
5	Cork (Ireland)	09:30	18:30
6	Isles of Scilly (UK)	08:00	14:00
7	Guernsey Islands (UK)	08:00	15:00
8	Portsmouth (UK)	08:00	-

Description of the liner L "AUSTRAL

The L"Austral is an elegant yacht, built and decorated in the best French traditions. It is part of cruise fleet Company Du Ponant and fully embodies the philosophy of this largest company. Impeccable service aimed at individual service for each passenger, ideal for sea travel privacy and comfort, without flashy luxury, but with real French chic. A narrow circle of travelers and a warm atmosphere will make you believe that the L"Austral ship is yours private yacht.

Basic information about the liner:

Vessel class: Premium.
Country of registration: France.
Year of construction: 2011.
Guests: 264.
Cabins: 132.
Crew: 139 crew members.
Displacement: 10,700 tons.
Number of decks: 6.
Length: 142 meters.
Width: 18 meters.
Currency on board: euro.

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The ship has a swimming pool, a Sothys beauty salon, a gym, a swimming pool with sun loungers on the open deck, play areas, conference room, elevators and restaurants. Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. During the trip there are various entertainment programs. Special cabins for people with disabilities are available for booking.

In the lobby of the ship there is a concierge service, a desk for booking excursions during stops at ports and a reception. In the large lounge you can drink a cup of aromatic tea or coffee, take part in dancing, or order a signature cocktail at the bar. The yacht also has a salon from which magnificent views panoramic views to the sea, and an external terrace connected to a bar, where you can relax with your favorite drink in the fresh air.

In the evenings during the voyage there are live music evenings, during which a pianist delights the guests of the ship with his performance. the highest level skill. If necessary, you will be able to stay on track with your work schedule and hold business meetings while sailing thanks to the presence of a convenient conference room. There is all the necessary video and audio equipment here.

The ship has a spa center with massage rooms, therapeutic baths and a hammam. You can order a variety of spa treatments and a variety of massages from qualified specialists. During port stops you will have direct access to the swimming platform and boats in the center of La Marina.

Description of cabins:

Deluxe: comfortable cabin with a balcony ranging from 18.5 to 37 square meters. m. There is air conditioning, a King-Size bed or two double beds, a desk with stationery, a safe, a shower, toiletries from the French company L`Occitane, a dressing table, a hairdryer, bathrobes, a minibar, a TV panel with satellite television, CD/DVD and iPod players, telephone. Voltage in cabins: 110/220 volts.

Prestige: Luxuriously decorated cabin with balcony ranging from 18.5 to 37 sq.m. m. There is air conditioning, a King-Size bed or two double beds, a desk with stationery, a safe, a shower, toiletries from the French company L`Occitane, a dressing table, a hairdryer, bathrobes, a minibar, a TV panel with satellite television, CD/DVD and iPod players, telephone. Voltage in cabins: 110/220 volts.

On January 3, 1933, exactly 82 years ago, the French ocean liner"L" Atlantique. The liner was launched in 1930 and with its tonnage of 40,945 registered tons was the 3rd largest in France and 12th in the world; the liner was intended to work with ports east coast South America(sailed from French Bordeaux to Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires) until the appearance of the Oriana and Canberra liners in the late 1950s "It was the largest passenger ship operating on non-North Atlantic routes. The liner departed on its first voyage on September 29, 1931.

At the time of its death, "L" Atlantique was one of the most luxurious ships in the world. The interiors of the liner were decorated in Art Deco style - this is what the creators of "L" Atlantique " imitated another French liner -"Ile de France".

First class cabins

The central, axial place of the liner became the famous “Rue de Atlantic” -a kind of street 140 meters long and 6 meters wide, on which kiosks of the most fashionable Parisian shops and salons were located.

But “L"Atlantique” is equal like another famous French liner from the 1930s, SS "Normandie" - did not roam the expanses of the Atlantic for long. On January 3, 1933, while being transported from Bordeaux to Le Havre for scheduled repairs, the ship unexpectedly caught fire; the crew of 200 people (of whom 18 died in that fire) failed to save the ship. The charred hulk of the ship was later transported to Cherbourg, where the once ultra-luxury liner was dismantled for scrap.
The cause of the fire could not be determined. According to one versionthe ship was destroyed by competitors - English, Italian and German shipping companies were then fiercely fighting for dominance on the European-South American route, and none of them wanted the appearance of a fourth strong rival, and even in the midst of the Great Depression. According to another versionthe ship was burned by the owner himself, who received insurance for it in the amount of 170 million francs: this slow-moving giant had no commercial success, and the insurance premium allowed the company that owned the ship "Compagnie de Navigation Sude Atlantique"avoid bankruptcy. In any case, the mystery of death"L"Atlantique" remained unsolved.

SUPERIOR – a cabin with a window. 21 sq.m.

In the cabin: air conditioning, king-size bed or two double beds, desk with stationery, safe, shower, toiletries from the French company L`Occitane, dressing table, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, TV panel with satellite TV, CD/DVD and iPod players, telephone. Voltage in cabins: 110/220 volts. Cabin sizes from 12.5 sq.m. up to 15.3 sq.m.

PRESTIGE – cabin with balcony. 18.5 sq.m. + balcony.

In the cabin:

DELUXE – cabin with balcony. 18.5 sq.m. + balcony.

DELUXE + – cabin with a balcony. 37 sq.m. + balcony.

In the cabin:

PRESTIGE + – cabin with a balcony. 37 sq.m. + balcony.

In the cabin: air conditioning, king-size bed or two double beds (adjoining cabins available for traveling with children), desk with stationery, dressing table, sofa, coffee table and armchair, safe, bathtub and shower, toiletries from the French company L`Occitane , dressing table, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, two TV panels with satellite TV, CD/DVD and iPod players, telephone. Voltage in cabins: 110/220 volts.

QWNER`S SUITE – cabin with balcony. 45 sq.m. + balcony 9 sq.m.

In the cabin: air conditioning, king-size bed or two double beds (adjoining cabins available for traveling with children), desk with stationery, dressing table, sofa, dining table for 4, safe, large bath and shower, French toiletries L`Occitane, dressing table, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, two TV panels with satellite TV, CD/DVD and iPod players, telephone. Voltage in cabins: 110/220 volts.

Health and rest:

Fitness: weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes.

Beauty salon - hairdresser services.

SPA zone: massage rooms, balneotherapy room, hammam, relaxation area.

Pools:

1 pool (deck 6)

Entertainment and shopping:

Main Lounge - the ship's main lounge (open and closed areas), where afternoon tea is served, live music concerts and entertainment shows are regularly held. There is also a dance area and a cocktail bar. Exit to the terrace.

Panoramic Lounge - large panoramic lounge with outdoor terrace:

library, cocktail bar, entertainment area. Access to panoramic terrace.

Theater - large theater room for conferences and entertainment. The theater hosts magnificent colorful performances.

Photo gallery

Library

Internet: Wi-Fi on board for an additional fee (1 hour 40 minutes - 30€ / 4 hours - 60€ / 16 hours - 180€)

Nutrition

Meals on the ship are organized according to the “Ultra All Inclusive” system (including soft and alcoholic drinks).

Restaurants:

Gastronomic Restaurant - The ship's main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering French and international cuisine and a fine selection of excellent wines (Deck 2)

Grill Restaurant - restaurant on the open terrace (there are open and closed areas), where breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners are served (deck 6)

Cafes and bars:

Bar in the ship's main lounge

Bar in the panoramic lounge

Open-air Bar- open air bar on sun deck with swimming pool.

Service fee

Tips are included in the cruise price. Additional incentives for staff are at the discretion of passengers.

Dress code

everyday for recreation and sports (casual),

clothes and shoes for excursions depending on the season and the characteristics of the route (sport and casual),

elegant clothes for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual “more strict” and formal “strict”).

During formal evenings, cocktail dresses for women, suits with ties or tuxedos for men are welcome (the latter can be rented on the ship for an additional fee).

During evening events cruise company does not welcome wearing beachwear: shorts, flip-flops and sneakers.

Children's clubs

Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to participate in NON-POLAR luxury cruises on board PONANT expedition ships.

Children under 6 years of age are not permitted to participate in luxury POLAR cruises on board PONANT expedition ships.

Children between 3 and 8 years of age must receive additional confirmation from Ponant for their participation on the cruise.

Parents must sign a liability agreement regarding their child's participation in the expedition cruise.

To participate in expedition cruises, children must be completely independent when disembarking and boarding rubber boats. Children must be tall enough to sit on the inflatable sides of the boats and old enough to understand and follow all instructions from the crew. Any participation of a child in disembarking on an inflatable boat during the expedition will be agreed upon with the Captain and the Head of the Expedition, depending on sea conditions and the difficulties of disembarking at each individual stop of the vessel.

There are no special children's size jackets on board the ships, so the child's parents should take care of this in advance.

Children must be supervised by adults on board and during excursions.

There is a designated children's area on board where children can play video games, read books, etc. The library has many children's books, as well as video channels.

Babysitting services are not provided.

The restaurants do not offer special children's menus. However, Ponant will be happy to accommodate special dietary needs of children, which must be communicated to Ponant in advance when booking your cruise.

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