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Madagascar & South Africa Cruise

  • Departure DateThu 17th Dec 2026
  • Ponant Le Dumont D'urville
  • 11 Night Cruise From Durban
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Itinerary

  • Durban
  • Richard's Bay, South Africa
  • Toliara
  • Mahajanga
  • Nosy Be, Madagascar
  • Nosy Hara
  • Nosy Be, Madagascar

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Day 1 - Durban

Arrive: Thu 17 December 2026 / Depart: Thu 17 December 2026 at 22:00

Situated in the Kwazulu-Natal region, the cradle of Zulu culture, Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and one of Africa's major ports. Between long beaches rocked by the rollers of the Indian Ocean and the skyscrapers dominating the avenues lined with jacarandas, in this multicultural city with African, Indian and colonial influences, the term "rainbow nation" takes on its full dimension. With a rich cultural and historical heritage, with its museums, colonial buildings and picturesque neighbourhoods, it is also known for the fauna and flora that surrounds it.

Day 2 - Richard's Bay, South Africa

Arrive: Fri 18 December 2026

A simple fishing village in the past, Richards Bay is now South Africa’s second port. Despite the significant development of industrial activity, particularly in terms of mineral extraction, Richards Bay is one of the country’s cleanest and most environmentally responsible towns. Bordering the Indian Ocean, the town is a haunt for water sport enthusiasts. In the heart of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, nature lovers will be able to observe the wild fauna, made up of crocodiles, hippos and different bird species, as well as rich subtropical flora. Richards Bay is the departure point for many excursions heading off to discover Zulu country.

Day 3 - Richard's Bay, South Africa

Depart: Sat 19 December 2026

A simple fishing village in the past, Richards Bay is now South Africa’s second port. Despite the significant development of industrial activity, particularly in terms of mineral extraction, Richards Bay is one of the country’s cleanest and most environmentally responsible towns. Bordering the Indian Ocean, the town is a haunt for water sport enthusiasts. In the heart of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, nature lovers will be able to observe the wild fauna, made up of crocodiles, hippos and different bird species, as well as rich subtropical flora. Richards Bay is the departure point for many excursions heading off to discover Zulu country.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Toliara

Arrive: Tue 22 December 2026 / Depart: Tue 22 December 2026

Toliara is a city in Madagascar. It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of national capital Antananarivo. The current spelling of the name was adopted in the 1970s, reflecting the orthography of the Malagasy language.

Day 7 - Morondava

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Mahajanga

Arrive: Fri 25 December 2026 / Depart: Fri 25 December 2026

Day 10 - Nosy Be, Madagascar

Arrive: Sat 26 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 26 December 2026

Day 11 - Nosy Hara

Arrive: Sun 27 December 2026 / Depart: Sun 27 December 2026

Nosy Hara is an uninhabited limestone islet off the northwest coast of Madagascar. It is the habitat of Brookesia micra, the smallest known chameleon.

Day 12 - Nosy Be, Madagascar

Arrive: Mon 28 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 28 December 2026

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