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10 Night Madagascar Zanzibar and the Jewels of the Indian Ocean Cruise from Port Louis

Ship: Le Champlain
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Jan 28, 2024 from Port Louis, Mauritius
Ended: Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Jan 28, 2024 departure of the Le Champlain. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - Jan 28, 2024
Port Louis, Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius   Depart: 6:00 pm
On the north-west coast of Mauritius, discover Port Louis, the country's multicultural capital. Constantly in movement, the city, which was once a port of call on the route to India, is home to many cultural and historic treasures. In addition to the city's market where you will be able to discover all the local flavors and many handicrafts, make sure that you visit Fort Adelaide. Nestling on the heights of Port Louis, this citadel built in the 16th century, classified as a national heritage monument, offers sumptuous views over the surroundings. Not far from there, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden will reveal to you its countless plant species, coming from all four corners of the world.
Day 2 - Monday - Jan 29, 2024
At Sea
At Sea    
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jan 30, 2024
Ile aux Nattes, Madagascar
Ile aux Nattes, Madagascar    
The Ile aux Nattes lies surrounded by a coral reef, to the far south of Nosy Boraha (previously known as Ile Sainte-Marie) in the Tamatave region of Madagascar. Its lush vegetation contrasts with the white sand and crystal-clear and turquoises waters of its lagoon, whose sea beds you can explore snorkeling or diving. Its fringed shores are home to natural pools that will invite you to relax or swim. Or, you may prefer to walk along its coastal paths dotted with welcoming little villages.
Nosy Boraha, Madagascar, Madagascar    
Off the east coast of Madagascar, discover the island of St. Mary. A real Garden of Eden, this peaceful land will offer you landscapes of stunning beauty, with lush vegetation, enormous waterfalls, and natural pools. The island is also home to a very large variety of orchids. Its idyllic natural setting contrasts with the eventful past of the island, which once played host to pirates and prisoners.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jan 31, 2024
At Sea
At Sea    
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 5 - Thursday - Feb 1, 2024
Nosy Hara, Madagascar, Madagascar
Nosy Hara, Madagascar, Madagascar    
Its limestone rock formations rising from the waters, the marine "tsingies" typical of Madagascar, make Nosy Hara both exceptional and immediately recognizable. Located to the north-west of Madagascar, the island is a protected area due to its incredible biodiversity. It is a veritable open-air aquarium inhabited by around 280 marine species. The rocky columns edged with gorgeous white-sand and pebble beaches fading into shades of deep blue make an idyllic place cut off from the world. Succumb to the charms of this untouched jewel that will welcome you into its stunning decor for a special experience. This is an ideal location for snorkeling.
Day 6 - Friday - Feb 2, 2024
Astove, Seychelles    
Closer to Madagascar than to Victoria, Astove is the southernmost island in Seychelles. It is part of the Aldabra group in the Outer Islands. Now uninhabited, this coral island covered in coconut trees was once home to the employees that worked on the coconut plantations. Renowned for the richness of its seabeds, Astove Atoll is now a top destination for fishing enthusiasts. It also attracts experienced divers, who visit the atoll to explore the "Astove Wall", where the sea floor drops to a depth of about 40 metres. The wall is covered in coral and many fish and green sea turtles can be found there.
Day 7 - Saturday - Feb 3, 2024
At Sea
At Sea    
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 8 - Sunday - Feb 4, 2024
Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania    
Near the Tanzanian coast, around 300 kilometres south of Dar es Salaam, the island of Kilwa Kisiwani is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Occupied from the 9th century to the 11th century, it reached its heights in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was described by the Moroccan explorer Ibn Battouta as "one of the most beautiful cities in the world". A former Swahili trading city, the island prospered from the trade of gold and ivory from the inland regions. The remains of its former port city cover a large part of the island. Those of its superb Great Mosque, the oldest mosque remaining on the coast of East Africa, are well worth a visit.
Day 9 - Monday - Feb 5, 2024
Pemba, Tanzania, Tanzania
Pemba, Tanzania, Tanzania    
The second-largest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, edged with fine sand and bathed in a sea in infinite shades of turquoise, Pemba Island astounds with the whiteness of its shores and its abundant tropical forest. It is mountainous with hills full of fertile land and has the nickname "Green Island". You'll fall in love with its quiet shores, full of authenticity. Banana trees, coconut trees, clove trees, nutmeg trees... its lush vegetation ensures the local production of spices that have made its reputation (essentially cloves but also nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, etc.).
Day 10 - Tuesday - Feb 6, 2024
Mesali, Tanzania, Tanzania
Mesali, Tanzania, Tanzania    
Renowned for its underwater world, Misali became a protected conservation area in 1998. So, it's possible to admire its sea beds and swim there, but not to fish. If conditions allow, you'll perhaps have the chance to see varied underwater fauna. To the north-east of the island, a white sandy beach, bathed in stunningly transparent turquoise water, is an ideal place to relax.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Feb 7, 2024
Zanzibar
Zanzibar    
Once a mythical post along the legendary Indian Ocean trade route, today a certain whiff of adventure still pervades in Zanzibar. Located off the coast of Tanzania, this place often referred to as "spice island" is brimming with natural treasures, such as Jozani Forest, the last remains of the huge primeval forest that once covered the island, home to a unique ecosystem. This port of call will also be the moment to discover "Stone Town", the historical centre of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A veritable labyrinth of narrow streets lined with houses made from coral stone, it is home to sumptuous buildings in a multitude of architectural styles, the result of the blending of African, European, and Indian cultures.
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