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Le Dumont d'Urville December 27-January 7 2027 EU271227 Cruise & Offers
Richards Bay (South Africa) to Nosy Be (Madagascar)
Review Jewels of Madagascar, voyage EU271227, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
December 27, 2027 to January 7, 2028 · Voyage EU271227
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
December 27, 2027Richards Bay
Destination overview
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.
- Day 1 · December 27, 2027Departure 19:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 2, 3 & 8
December 28, 2027, December 29, 2027 & January 3, 2028At sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 2 · December 28, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 3 · December 29, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 8 · January 3, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
December 30, 2027Toliara
Destination overview
Located to the south-west of the island of Madagascar , near the mouth of the River Onilahy, Toliara is a port town that opens onto the Mozambique Channel . Inhabited for several centuries, becoming prosperous during the colonial period in the 19th century, Toliara is a cheerful town with unspoilt.
- Day 4 · December 30, 2027Arrival 06:00 · Departure 21:00
Verified shore experiences
- Ifaty Escape: Spiny Forest Discovery & Beach Break · 4h30 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 5
December 31, 2027Nosy Ve
Destination overview
Five kilometres out to sea from the Malagasy village of Anakao , Nosy Ve is an unspoilt paradise of exceptional wild beauty. Located on a two-kilometre (1.2 miles) long coral bank, this island is unique in that it is home to a colony of endemic birds commonly called red-tailed tropicbird.
- Day 5 · December 31, 2027Arrival 06:00 · Departure 23:59
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
January 1, 2028Sarodrano
Destination overview
Sarodrano is a small village in the south-west of Madagascar in the province of Atsimo-Andrefana , at the mouth of the Onilahy River . This village of Vezo fishermen possesses the authentic and unspoiled charm of remote places. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 6 · January 1, 2028Arrival 06:40 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
- Sarodrano Discovery: Fishermen Village & Coastal Caves · 3h30 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 7
January 2, 2028Morondava
Destination overview
To the south-west of Antananarivo lies a peaceful city on the Mozambique Channel : Morondava, capital of the kingdom of Menabe, and departure point for many discoveries in the surrounding area. Bordered by the Mozambique Channel, the city is crossed by two rivers: the Mangoky and the Manambolo.
- Day 7 · January 2, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Morondava Baobabs: Iconic Landscapes & Natural Wonders · 3h09 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- Betania Mangrove Experience: Dhows & Coastal Nature · 3h30 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 9
January 4, 2028Majunga
Destination overview
A lively and cosmopolitan town on the west coast of Madagascar , Majunga , also called Mahajanga, will be a port of call rich in discoveries. The former capital of the Sakalava kingdom, then a significant interchange due to its prime position between Africa and the Middle East, the city displays an interesting cultural patchwork.
- Day 9 · January 4, 2028Arrival 07:30 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 10
January 5, 2028Nosy Komba
Destination overview
During your cruise, your ship will stop in Nosy Komba , otherwise known as “ lemur island ”. Not far from the Madagascar mainland, this volcanic island shaped like a gigantic turtle shell is covered in dense tropical rainforest. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 10 · January 5, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 11
January 6, 2028Nosy Hara
Destination overview
Its limestone rock formations rising from the waters, or marine “tsingies” typical of Madagascar, make Nosy Hara both exceptional and immediately recognisable. 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.
- Day 11 · January 6, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 12
January 7, 2028Nosy Be
Destination overview
Nosy Be (from the Malagasy: Nosy meaning island and Be meaning large), in the Mozambique Channel, is located near the north-eastern coastlines of Madagascar. A former French protectorate, known under the promising name of “ the scented island” , of volcanic origin, it is located on a maritime route with access to India and Asia.
- Day 12 · January 7, 2028Arrival 06:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Richards Bay (South Africa) to Nosy Be (Madagascar) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
On December 27 2027-January 7 2028, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 11 nights from Richards Bay (South Africa) to Nosy Be (Madagascar). Jewels of Madagascar brings together At sea, Toliara, Nosy Ve, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 12 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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