Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Dumont d'Urville January 31-February 10 2027 EU310127 Cruise & Offers
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Nosy Be (Madagascar)
Review Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage EU310127, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
January 31, 2027 to February 10, 2027 · Voyage EU310127
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
January 31, 2027Victoria, Mahé
Destination overview
Discover Mahé , the main island of the Seychelles and also the largest of the archipelago, home to the capital, Victoria . Mahé has almost 70 beaches of fine sand, framed by the emblematic granite rocks , and whose crystal clear waters are renowned for their rich underwater life.
- Day 1 · January 31, 2027Departure 18:00 · 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.
Day 2
February 1, 2027La Digue Island
Destination overview
La Digue Island is a veritable concentration of all the beauty of the Seychelles. Located 6 km south-east of Praslin, this small piece of land that looks like paradise is the third-largest island in the Seychelles, despite its modest size (5 km by 3 km)!
- Day 2 · February 1, 2027Departure 23:59
Verified shore experiences
- The Best of La Digue · 3h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 3
February 2, 2027Aride Island
Destination overview
Aride is an island in the Seychelles situated a few kilometres north-west of Praslin. Listed as a nature reserve , this pearl of the Indian Ocean will seduce you with the beauty of its landscapes of wild cliffs and fine-sand beaches .
- Day 3 · February 2, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 12:00
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 3
February 2, 2027Curieuse Island
Destination overview
Situated off the coast of Praslin, Curieuse has a distinguishing feature: its red earth. Discovered in 1768 by the French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, it was ravaged by a fire in 1771 and then home to a leper colony of which a few vestiges still remain.
- Day 3 · February 2, 2027Arrival 13:30 · Departure 18:30
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
February 3, 2027Rémire island
Destination overview
Remire Island is like a piece of confetti in the Indian Ocean and is a captivating place to visit. Located in the Outer Islands of the Seychelles , it is prized for its unique biodiversity, including its exceptionally rich underwater life.
- Day 4 · February 3, 2027Arrival 10:00 · 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 5
February 4, 2027Saint François Atoll
Destination overview
In the heart of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, St. François Atoll paints the Indian Ocean in an infinite palette of blues. This coral atoll, made up of the Bijoutier and St. François islands, is exactly what people imagine when they think of the Seychelles.
- Day 5 · February 4, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 13:30
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
February 5, 2027Farquhar Atoll
Destination overview
The southernmost atoll of the Seychelles, Farquhar is famous for its 10-metre high sand dunes and the deep waters of its lagoon in infinite shades of blue and green . It was among the first atolls of the Outer Islands to be discovered and bears the name of the first.
- Day 6 · February 5, 2027Arrival 07:00 · 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.
Days 7 & 8
February 6, 2027 & February 7, 2027Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Destination overview
A jewel on the north coast of Madagascar, Diego Suarez , also known as Antsiranana , reveals itself in all of its splendour, from its idyllic beaches to its turquoise waters and its mountains. Enjoy the gentleness of its heavenly stretches of fine sand and fall under the spell of its pristine landscapes where nature reigns supreme.
- Day 7 · February 6, 2027Arrival 08:00
- Day 8 · February 7, 2027Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
- Amber Mountain · 4h30 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 3
- The Emerald Sea · 6h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 3
- French Mountain & Ramena Beach · 4h00 · Published as included · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 9
February 8, 2027Nosy 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 9 · February 8, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Tsingy Forest · 3h00 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 10
February 9, 2027Nosy 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 · February 9, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 11:30
Verified shore experiences
- Handicrafts and Lemurs · 2h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 10
February 9, 2027Nosy Tanikely
Destination overview
In the heart of the Nosy Be archipelago, discover Nosy Tanikely , nicknamed the “island of little earth.” In addition to a magnificent white sand beach bordering a lagoon of crystal-clear waters, the island, which is uninhabited, has exceptional marine and terrestrial biodiversity.
- Day 10 · February 9, 2027Arrival 13:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- The Natural Aquarium of Nosy Tanikely · 3h00 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 11
February 10, 2027Nosy 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 11 · February 10, 2027Disembarkation: 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
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Nosy Be (Madagascar) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
On January 31-February 10 2027, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 10 nights from Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Nosy Be (Madagascar). Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together La Digue Island, Aride Island, Curieuse Island, Rémire island, 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 13 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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