MADAGASCAR ADVENTURE CRUISE DEAL

Package Duration:     12 nights
Cruise Starts:              22 NOvember 2023 – from Mahe Island
Cruise Ends:                07 December 2023 – into Port Louise
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MADAGASCAR ADVENTURE CRUISE DEAL

Description:

PONANT invites you on an expedition cruise in the Indian Ocean to discover 'the island continent' of Madagascar. From the Seychelles to Mauritius, set off for 16 days aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, between beaches, dives, encounters with local populations and the discovery of endemic fauna and flora in rarely visited places of stunning natural beauty.From Victoria on the island of Mahé, you will first sail to La Digue, a veritable picture-postcard of the Seychelles: palm trees, granite rocks, white sand and crystal-clear waters.Your ship will then set sail for the northern tip of Madagascar. You will be dazzled by the beauty of the deserted beaches and preserved coral reefs of the idyllic islets in the Nosy Hara, Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely marine parks, renowned for their fabulous underwater life.In Majunga, you will explore Ankarafantsika National Park, home to numerous bird and lemur species.After exploring the picturesque and sumptuous city of Belo sur Mer, Le Jacques-Cartier will then sail towards the wild expanses of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the south-west of Madagascar. Near the mouth of the Onilahu River, Toliara enjoys an exceptional flora that will delight botany lovers.Along the immense beaches edged with dunes in Sarodrano, you will experience an exceptional encounter with one of the planet's last 'sea nomad' people, the Vezo. You will discover their fishing villages and ancestral maritime know-how.Out at sea await turquoise waters, the magnificent coral reefs and the natural pools of Nosy Ve, an islet of white sand that shelters a large colony of red-tailed tropicbirds.After calling at Pointe des Galets on La Réunion island, Le Champlain will reach Port Louis in Mauritius, where this unforgettable cruise will draw to an end.The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Victoria, Mahé

Wed 22 Nov 2023 | Depart 6:00 PM

Day 2: La Digue Island

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Day 3: At sea

Fri 24 Nov 2023

Day 4: At sea

Sat 25 Nov 2023

Day 5: Nosy Hara

Sun 26 Nov 2023

Day 6: Nosy Komba

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Day 6: Nosy Tanikely

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Day 7: Majunga

Tue 28 Nov 2023

Day 8: At sea

Wed 29 Nov 2023

Day 9: Belo sur Mer

Thu 30 Nov 2023

Day 10: Toliara

Fri 1 Dec 2023

Day 11: Toliara

Sat 2 Dec 2023

Day 11: Sarodrano

Sat 2 Dec 2023

Day 12: Nosy Ve

Sun 3 Dec 2023

Day 13: At sea

Mon 4 Dec 2023

Day 14: At sea

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Day 15: Pointe des Galets

Wed 6 Dec 2023

Day 16: Port Louis

Thu 7 Dec 2023 | Arrive 8:00 AM

Your Ship:

In keeping with the philosophy of PONANT and the PONANT EXPLORERS, Le Jacques-Cartier combines the desire for adventure with five-star travel. A modern ship with slender, tapered lines, it is environmentally friendly and equipped with innovative technology. Tastefully decorated, Le Jacques-Cartier reflects the universe so dear to PONANT, with its light tones and open-to-the-sea design providing soft light and luminosity at every instant of the day. Its ethnic chic ambiance pays homage to the destinations visit. Located below the waterline, the Blue Eye, the first ever multisensorial lounge, offers a unique experience: the opportunity to enjoy undersea views and the sounds of the marine world whilst sharing a glass together.