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Zanzibar, Aldabra & The Treasures Of The Indian Ocean

Ship: Le Bougainville   
Departure: Monday, February 2, 2026
Nights: 12 nights
Departs: Mahe Island
Returns: Zanzibar
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
12
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Zanzibar, Aldabra & The Treasures Of The Indian Ocean

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, February 2, 2026 Mahe Island, Seychelles Embark 7:00 PM
    View of Mahe Island, Seychelles

    Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles

    2 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 La Digue, Seychelles 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of La Digue, Seychelles

    La Digue is the third largest inhabited island of the Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. La Digue also boasts the friendliest people and most tranquil, serene and relaxing atmosphere in Seychelles. Where cars are shunned in favour of bicycles and ox-carts, the pace of life is necessarily slower. Read more about La Digue, Seychelles

    3 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Saint François Island
    4 Thursday, February 5, 2026 At Sea
    5 Friday, February 6, 2026 Astove, Seychelles 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Astove, Seychelles

    Astove atoll is a raised coral island enclosing a shallow lagoon. It is part of the Aldabra Group lying on the Outer Islands of Seychelles, 40 km SW of the capital Victoria, on Mahé Island. Madagascar lies 260 km to the south and mainland Africa 780 km to the west. Read more about Astove, Seychelles

    6 Saturday, February 7, 2026 Aldabra, Seychelles 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Aldabra, Seychelles

    Aldabra Atoll is situated in the Aldabra Group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Aldabra is the part of the Republic of Seychelles closest to Africa, and 1200km to the NE is Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. Due south of Aldabra is Madagascar. Read more about Aldabra, Seychelles

    7 Sunday, February 8, 2026 Aldabra, Seychelles 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Aldabra, Seychelles

    Aldabra Atoll is situated in the Aldabra Group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Aldabra is the part of the Republic of Seychelles closest to Africa, and 1200km to the NE is Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. Due south of Aldabra is Madagascar. Read more about Aldabra, Seychelles

    8 Monday, February 9, 2026 Assumption Island, Seychelles 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Assumption Island, Seychelles

    Assumption Island is a small island in the Indian Ocean north of Madagascar and is part of the country of the Seychelles. It is located about 30km southeast of the Aldabra Atoll and is part of the Aldabra Group. It is a single coral island 11 km² in area and has a small settlement on the sheltered western side, surrounded by Casuarina trees. Read more about Assumption Island, Seychelles

    9 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 At Sea
    10 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania, United Republic of 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania, United Republic of

    Kilwa Kisiwani is a community on an Indian Ocean island in the Kilwa archipelago off the southern Swahili Coast of present-day Tanzania in eastern Africa. It is 240 km S of Dar es Salaam. Kilwa Kisiwani is an archaeological city-state site dating from the 8th C. Read more about Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania, United Republic of

    11 Thursday, February 12, 2026 Pemba Island
    12 Friday, February 13, 2026 Misali Island
    13 Saturday, February 14, 2026 Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

    The capital of Zanzibar (which can refer to the island Unguja, as well as the whole Archipelago) is Zanzibar City. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar Archipelago is on the Swahili Coast of the Indian Ocean. Read more about Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

  • Ship

    Le Bougainville Overview

    Le Bougainville

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  • Cabins

    Le Bougainville Cabins

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    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5

    Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2

    Area: 45 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

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    Cabin Types

    PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 38 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Le Bougainville Balcony on the Le Bougainville

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

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  • Zanzibar, Aldabra & The Treasures Of The Indian Ocean

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Bougainville Departure: Monday, February 2, 2026 Nights: 12 nights Departs: Mahe Island Returns: Zanzibar

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