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12-night Zanzibar, Aldabra & the Treasures of the Indian Ocean Cruise

Victoria, Seychelles/Zanzibar
12-night Zanzibar, Aldabra & the Treasures of the Indian Ocean Cruise
February 24, 2025
PONANT: Le Bougainville
Victoria, Seychelles/Zanzibar
Vacation Offer ID 1544768
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Exclusive Offer
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
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Activities & Services
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The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Victoria, Seychelles
02/24/2025 02/24/2025
La Digue, Seychelles
02/25/2025 02/25/2025
St. Francois Island
02/26/2025 02/26/2025
At Sea
02/27/2025 02/27/2025
Assumption, Seychelles
02/28/2025 02/28/2025
Aldabra, Seychelles
03/01/2025 03/02/2025
Astove, Seychelles
03/03/2025 03/03/2025
At Sea
03/04/2025 03/04/2025
Kilwa Kisiwani
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Pemba
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
Misali Island
03/07/2025 03/07/2025
Zanzibar

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Zanzibar, full day city/spice tour - 8 hours
Spend the day in Stone Town - a city renowned for its culture, architecture, cuisine and so much more.

Highlights:
  • The tour covers the main sights of the town: the city market, the Anglican Church built in 1874, House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace Museum, Ithnasheri Dispensary, a spice plantation and the Persian baths at Kidichi
  • A great introduction to the history of Zanzibar and its culture

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour operates: whole day

Wheelchair accessible: No

Physical Activity level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals

Not Included: gratuities
Zanzibar: half day spice tour - 4 hours

Enjoy a half day tour of a spice plantations in Zanzibar - The great variety of spices and plants grown is used in food flavouring and preparation, cosmetics, dyes and traditional medicines.

Highlights:

  • The highlights include a visit to the Maruhubi Ruins, a spice plantation and thereafter a visit to the Persian baths at Kidichi, built by the first Sultan for his Persian wife

  • A fun way to learn about spices such as nutmeg, clove, vanilla, cinnamon and their uses in medicine, cosmetics and cooking.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour operates: half day

Wheelchair accessible: No

Physical Activity level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals

Not Included: gratuities

Zanzibar: Stone Town Tour - 4 hours
Enjoy a half day tour of  Stone Town, the historical, cultural and architectural capital of Zanzibar Island.

Highlights:
  • The tour covers the main sights of Stone Town: the city market, the Anglican Church and the slave chambers, House of Wonders, the Sultan Palace Museum and the Ithnasheri Dispensary.
  • Offers an introduction to Zanzibar's captivating history, unique heritage and distinctive architecture that includes narrow streets, colonial monuments and ornately carved and studded doors.
Tour duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees

Not included: Meals
Zanzibar: Jozani Forest - 3.5 hours
Explore Zanzibar's Jozani Forest Reserve the only National Park in Zanzibar, with this half day tour.

Highlights:
  • The rare Red Colobus Monkey, endemic to Zanzibar
  • A wildlife encounter by the beach
Tour Duration: 3.5 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour. entrance fees

Not Included: Meals
Zanzibar: Full Day Nungwi and Beach - 7 hours
Spend the day catching the sun's rays by the beach in Nungwi.

Highlights:
The main sights of the tour the Mkokotoni Fish Market - the first actual town of Zanzibar, an afternoon at Nungwi beach and a visit to the dhow builders of Zanzibar. 

Tour duration: 7 hours

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from port and meals

Not included: gratuities
Zanzibar: Sultan Panorama - 4 hours
Learn about the Sultans who ruled Zanzibar from the 1800s to the 1960s with this half day tour of Zanzibar.

Highlights:
  • The tour covers the main sights of the Sultan Era including: City Market (formerly Sultana market), Anglican Church and Slave Chambers, the Sultan's Palace Museum where the last sultan ruled from before the revolution in 1964 and  Kizimbani village
  • A great insight into the history of the sultans and Zanzibar
Tour duration: 4 hours

Tours can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour and entrance fees

Not included: Meals

 
Zanzibar: Snorkelling with Safari Blue - 6.5 hours
Swim, snorkel or just simply relax as you sip a fresh coconut drink at the Pange sandbank.

Highlights:
  • A guided snorkelling session
  • Ride in a traditional wooden dhow to Pange sandbank
Tour duration: 6.5 hours

Tour operates: In the morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Low

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided snorkelling session, meals

Not included: Gratuities





 
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
PONANT: Le Bougainville
Welcoming and spacious common areas, refined open-to-the-sea design, sleek exterior lines, a marina to make access to the ship's Zodiac® inflatables easier, hi-tech equipment, an outdoor pool, a multisensorial underwater lounge. Le Bougainville represents the new generation of ships designed to combine discovery and exploration with luxury, even in the planet's most remote and isolated regions.
Ship Highlights
  • Spacious Cabins equipped with private balconies, they benefit from soft and gentle light and radiance throughout the day
  • The restaurants onboard at Le Bougainville have essential component of French culture and offering a different concept
  • An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2019
Registry
French
Built In
Norway
Gross tonnage
9 976 UMS
Beam
59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed
12.5 knots
Ship Length
430 ft (131.1 m)
Passenger Capacity
184
Number of Crew
112
Number of Decks
5
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
112

Dining

Buffet
Buffet.
Restaurant
Restaurant.

Bars & Lounges

Main Lounge
Able to accommodate all the passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime and evening shows and entertainment.
Panoramic Lounge
Library, internet space, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings.

Onboard Activities

Boutique
Boutique.
Espace Photo
Espace Photo.
Salon Observatoire
Salon Observatoire.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media.

Outdoor Activities

Hydraulic Platform
Swimming and bathing in the sea and various nautical sports, such as kayaking and paddleboarding.

Wellness

Grand Salon
Grand Salon.
Salon De Coiffure
Salon De Coiffure.
Salon Observatoire
Salon Observatoire.
Sauna
Sauna.
Spa
Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty care cubicle.

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom (DEL) $10,140
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DEL
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². 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).
Prestige Deck 4 (PR4) $11,250
Prestige Deck 4
  • Category: PR4
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². 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).
Prestige Deck 5 (PR5) $11,800
Prestige Deck 5
  • Category: PR5
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². 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).
Prestige Deck 6 (PR6) $12,460
Prestige Deck 6
  • Category: PR6
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². 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).

Suite

Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6) $17,310
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: DS6
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². 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 Deck 5 (DS5) $17,310
Deluxe Suite Deck 5
  • Category: DS5
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². 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 Deck 4 (DS4) $17,310
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
  • Category: DS4
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². 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 Deck 3 (DS3) $17,310
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
  • Category: DS3
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². 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).
Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5) $23,370
Prestige Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PS5
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². 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).
Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6) $24,580
Prestige Suite Deck 6
  • Category: PS6
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². 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).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6) $25,790
Privilege Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PV6
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². 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).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5) $25,790
Privilege Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PV5
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². 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).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6) $28,320
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: GD6
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². 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).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5) $28,320
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: GD5
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². 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).
Owners Suite (SA) $29,750
Owners Suite
  • Category: SA
Area: 45 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². 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).
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 2

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)