Departures 2026
November: 15
Day 1: Cape Town
Day 2: Hermanus
Day 3: Mossel Bay
Day 4: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Day 5: Relaxation at sea
Day 6: Durban
Day 7: Richards Bay
Days 8–9: Relaxation at sea
Days 10–11: West coast of Madagascar (Toliara and Nosy Andriangory)
Exploration of the western coast of Madagascar. Discovery of local markets, Vezo culture, and unique coastal landscapes. In Nosy Andriangory, Zodiac landings allow access to untouched beaches, coral reefs, and extraordinary biodiversity among baobabs, tropical fish, and endemic wildlife.
Day 12: Relaxation at sea
Day 13: Mayotte (Comoros)
Days 14–15: Northern Madagascar (Nosy Be and Nosy Hara)
Exploration of one of the richest ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. In Nosy Be, forests, spice plantations, and endemic wildlife such as lemurs. In Nosy Hara, unique karst formations and exceptional marine biodiversity in an almost untouched environment.
Day 16: Relaxation at sea
Day 17: East coast of Madagascar (Nosy Boraha)
Day 18: Relaxation at sea
Day 19: Port Louis (Mauritius)
Note: Expedition cruises by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises are characterized by their flexibility, with routes and landings adapted according to weather conditions, sea state, and wildlife sighting opportunities in order to maximize the experience.