Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.
Le Dumont-d'Urville belongs to a new generation of ships fitted with innovative equipment and designed to be environmentally friendly, and which come equipped with lounges that are largely open to the exterior, an outdoor swimming pool and a Blue Eye, an underwater lounge. Everything is in place for an extraordinary cruise experience. It's now possible to depart for adventure to the most remote places on the planet onboard a ship offering luxury services.
Cruise ID: 22118
Ecodesign is at the centre of our reflection. The latest innovations available at the time of its creation were deployed on board this vessel. Since then, PONANT has regularly improved its environmental performance at each technical stop.
Minimal and transitory impact
Modern ships, cutting-edge technologies, strict landing protocols, environmental impact studies, crew training: find the environmental commitments that guide us on a daily basis, with the greatest respect for both the marine andterrestrial ecosystems that we take you to.
Bonuses for the staff is one of the customs of cruise ships and are left to your discretion. An anonymous envelope is left in your stateroom at the end of your cruise. You can leave it at reception in a box provided. This sum is generally in the range of €10-12 per day per passenger. It is then divided between the members of the crew.
Date | Time | Price * | Booking |
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08 December 2024 | €9,337 | Call us to book |
* Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.
Services provided
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
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Services provided
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Services provided
Services provided
Services provided
Services provided
Day 1 Nosy Bé, Madagascar
Nosy Bé, meaning Big Island in the Malagasy language, lies just a stone's throw off Madagascar's northwest coast. It is a remote and exotic destination. With its deserted beaches, rustic hotels and unhurried pace, it attracts travellers looking for a laid-back vacation. The fertile island is the centre for the production of perfume essence from the ylang-ylang trees. The heady scent of their flowers gave Nosy Bé the name "Perfumed Isle." Other local products include sugar cane, coffee, vanilla and pepper; they are grown for export in large plantations. Hellville, the island's main town and port, is situated in a sheltered bay. It is named after a former French governor, Admiral de Hell. The town features a few old colonial buildings, a busy market, some small boutiques and tourist shops along the busy main street. At the quayside, vendors display embroidered linens, wood carvings and straw articles. Trips into the lush countryside may include a ride up to Mt. Passot. At 950 feet (285 metres), this is the highest point on the island. The view from the top offers an extensive panorama of crater lakes nestled between verdant hills. Most visitors make the boat trip to Nosy Komba. The tiny island is known for its lemur reserve. These arboreal primates, with their large eyes, soft fur and long curling tails, have lived unharmed for centuries in the forest behind Ampangorina village. The lemurs are a popular tourist attraction and a profitable source of income to the small local community.
Day 2 Nosy Komba, Madagascar
Day 3 Majunga (Mahajanga), Madagascar
Day 4 Cruising
Day 5 Belo sur Mer, Madagascar
Day 6 Tuléar, Madagascar
Day 7 Tuléar, Madagascar
Day 8 Sarodrano, Madagascar
Day 9 Nosy Ve, Madagascar
Day 10 Cruising
Day 11 Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro), Madagascar
Days 12-13 Cruising
Day 14 Pointe des Galets, Réunion
Day 15 Port Louis, Mauritius
Mauritius' largest city, Port Louis is a vibrant and exciting place whose culture is a mix of African, Chinese and Indian influences. There are activities and sights to keep you busy and explore the different aspects of the city.
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