Expedition Madagascar (Christmas cruise): Festive among lemurs and baobabs - Mauritius to Mauritius

14 nights Dec 20, 2027

The Expedition Madagascar (Christmas cruise): Festive among lemurs and baobabs - Mauritius to Mauritius is a 14-night Asia & Indian Ocean cruise aboard HANSEATIC Nature, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Departing Port Louis on December 20, 2027, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $10,683 per person.

Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 20, 2027 Port Louis Departs 16:00 A holiday in the Mauritius with an MSC cruise means disembarking at Port Louis. It is the capital of this island nation off the cost of Madagascar, which together with its twin Réunion, represents a must-see stop for an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. Port Louis has taken its role as the country’s first city seriously and has expanded over time with new streets, buildings and a beautiful promenade. After our cruise ship has docked, you will be able to take a stroll along the Caudan Waterfront, lined with some old cannons and numerous shops. Traces of Port Luis’s colonial past can be seen on Place D’Armes, where the statue of Bertrand François Mahé, the count of La Bourdonnais and a former governor of the island, observes passers-by surrounded by palm trees. A short distance away, stands the Government House. Dating from 1738, it is shaped like a horseshoe and protected by an iron fence guarded by the statue of a grave-looking Queen Victoria. In the same neighbourhood, there are also the central market and the city park, the Jardins de la Compagnie. However, it is a former property of the Count de La Bourdonnais to house an even more spectacular garden, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. An MSC excursion to this garden should not be missed for any reason on earth. This garden is almost three hundred years old. Over the centuries, it has been lovingly tended by expert gardeners, who have slowly enriched it with plant species from three different continents, Asia, Africa and Oceania. If you prefer the sea to vegetation, another highly recommended MSC excursion will allow you to pass a day on the other side of Mauritius, on the splendid beaches of Ile aux Cerfs (so called because of the deer imported here for hunting). Go to Port Louis Cruises visiting Port Louis

Port Louis photo — Day 1 Dec 20, 2027 Port Louis Departs 16:00 A holiday in the Mauritius with an MSC cruise means disembarking at Port Louis. It is the capital of this island nation off the cost of Madagascar, which together with its twin Réunion, represents a must-see stop for an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. Port Louis has taken its role as the country’s first city seriously and has expanded over time with new streets, buildings and a beautiful promenade. After our cruise ship has docked, you will be able to take a stroll along the Caudan Waterfront, lined with some old cannons and numerous shops. Traces of Port Luis’s colonial past can be seen on Place D’Armes, where the statue of Bertrand François Mahé, the count of La Bourdonnais and a former governor of the island, observes passers-by surrounded by palm trees. A short distance away, stands the Government House. Dating from 1738, it is shaped like a horseshoe and protected by an iron fence guarded by the statue of a grave-looking Queen Victoria. In the same neighbourhood, there are also the central market and the city park, the Jardins de la Compagnie. However, it is a former property of the Count de La Bourdonnais to house an even more spectacular garden, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. An MSC excursion to this garden should not be missed for any reason on earth. This garden is almost three hundred years old. Over the centuries, it has been lovingly tended by expert gardeners, who have slowly enriched it with plant species from three different continents, Asia, Africa and Oceania. If you prefer the sea to vegetation, another highly recommended MSC excursion will allow you to pass a day on the other side of Mauritius, on the splendid beaches of Ile aux Cerfs (so called because of the deer imported here for hunting). Go to Port Louis Cruises visiting Port Louis

Day 6 Dec 25, 2027 Antsiranana Antsiranana is located at the northernmost tip of Madagascar on the second largest natural bay in the world with 250 km² - only that in Rio de Janeiro is larger. The city is better known under its former name Diego Suarez, which was officially dropped in 1975. The city is considered a gem of the colonial architectural style and impresses with wide streets and colorful buildings, luxury hotels and gemstone shops. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the provincial capital on a cruise in the Indian Ocean, which sets it apart from other cities in Madagascar. The city is also recommended as a starting point for various day trips in the area. The bay in Antsiranana alone is one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

Day 9 Dec 28, 2027 Reunion East of Madagascar, the warmly inviting Réunion offers a little taste of French culture on a tropical island full of cultural Creole buildings and an expansive range of superb geographical diversity. From beaches to lush forests, Réunion’s rugged roads and plains lead to any number of inspiring scenes. Seek out the ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ or ‘Peak of the Furnace,’ to witness an active volcano. Go to Reunion Cruises visiting Reunion

Reunion photo — Day 9 Dec 28, 2027 Reunion East of Madagascar, the warmly inviting Réunion offers a little taste of French culture on a tropical island full of cultural Creole buildings and an expansive range of superb geographical diversity. From beaches to lush forests, Réunion’s rugged roads and plains lead to any number of inspiring scenes. Seek out the ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ or ‘Peak of the Furnace,’ to witness an active volcano. Go to Reunion Cruises visiting Reunion

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 89-day span: $10,683 · range $10,683–$10,683

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $10,683

$763 / night

Fare rows

Outside Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,683

$763 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Panoramic Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,143

$795 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $12,293

$878 / night

Fare rows

French Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,293

$878 / night

per person · incl. taxes

French Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,615

$901 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,328

$952 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,765

$983 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,225

$1,016 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,548

$1,110 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $18,446

$1,317 / night

Fare rows

Junior Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $18,446

$1,317 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 19, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

All cabin grades (23) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.

Name	Supplier code	Type
French Balcony Cabin	03	Balcony
Balcony Cabin	04	Balcony
French Balcony Cabin	05	Balcony
Balcony Cabin	06	Balcony
Balcony Cabin	07	Balcony
Balcony Cabin	08	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S02	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S03	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S04	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S05	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S06	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S07	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	S08	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	SB	Balcony
Guarantee Balcony Cabin	SF	Balcony
Outside Cabin	01	Oceanview
Panoramic Cabin	02	Oceanview
Guarantee Outside Cabin	S01	Oceanview
Guarantee Outside Cabin	SAP	Oceanview
Guarantee Outside Cabin	SKAB	Oceanview
Junior Suite with Balcony	09	Suite
Grand Suite with Veranda	10	Suite
Guarantee Suite	SJS	Suite

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