Indian Ocean Cruise onboard the Costa Marina
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- Included:
- Flights & taxes
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Checked baggage
- CAR licensed & bonded
- In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
- No credit card fees for Visa and Mastercard
Overview
This fantastic 14 night cruise around the Indian Ocean starts and ends in the beautiful island of Mauritius. During your two weeks at sea, you’ll also visit the stunning Seychelles, captivating Kenya, the splendid beaches of Madagascar and the tropical island of Réunion.
Details
Day 1
Departure flight from the UK to Mauritius
Day 2
Arrival into Mauritius and transfer to your ship the Costa Marina. Overnight in Port Louis
Day 3
Morning at leisure to familiarise yourself with the ship or perhaps go on one of the shore excursions to see more of Port Louis and the delights of Mauritius.
Depart Port Louis at 13:00
Day 4
At sea - enjoy the many facilities and activities onboard the Costa Marina.
Day 5
Arrival into Mahe in the Seychelles at 15:00
Day 6
Time to explore these stunning islands. Why not go on a boat excursion to Praslin, the second largest of the islands, or if you don’t want to venture as far, take an excursion and discover the stunning scenery and exceptional beauty that Mahe has to offer.
Depart Mahe at 20:00
Day 7
At sea - enjoy the many facilities and activities onboard the Costa Marina.
Day 8
At sea - enjoy the many facilities and activities onboard the Costa Marina.
Day 9
Arrival into Mombasa in Kenya at 08:00. You’ve a full day here and the opportunity to visit Tsavo East National park, one of the first National parks established in Kenya and also one of the largest. On this optional excursion, you’ll take a thrilling game drive to see the elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, gazelles and antelopes that are inhabitants of the area.
Depart Mombasa at 23:59
Day 10
At sea - enjoy the many facilities and activities onboard the Costa Marina.
Day 11
Arrival into Mayotte in the Comoro Islands at 08:00. Day at leisure.
Depart Mayotte at 18:00
Day 12
Arrival into Nosy Be in Madagascar at 08:00. Here you’ll have time to take advantage of one of the shore excursions, which include a trip to the Lokobe Nature Reserve where you can appreciate the lush local flora and with a little luck, spot some of the indigenous animal species, such as chameleons, tortoises and lemurs.
Depart Nosy Be at 18:00
Day 13
At sea - enjoy the many facilities and activities onboard the Costa Marina.
Day 14
Arrival into Tamatave in Madagascar at 07:00. Time to relax onboard or enjoy an excursion to the Ivoloina National Park. The park is an experimental garden for exotic fruit trees, and offers a unique spectacle, thanks to the many rare plant species kept there, not to mention the 13 different species of lemurs and numerous species of reptiles, such as tortoises, snakes and chameleons.
Depart Tamatave at 13:00
Day 15
Arrival into St Denis on Reunion at 10:00. For those looking to explore the island a trip to the imposing volcano, formed a million years ago, is a must.
Depart St Denis at 18:30
Day 16
Arrival back into Port Louis, Mauritius at 03:00. Disembark your cruise ship and transfer back to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.
Day 17
Arrival back into the UK
What's Included
Choice of intimate bars and lounges, dancing in the ballroom or entertainment in the theatre. Choose from the:
- Tropicana Theatre
- Casino Sanremo
- Laguna Club
- Marina Lounge
- Harry’s Bar
- Glass-domed nightclub
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