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13 Night Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands Adventure Cruise from Port Louis
Ship: Le Jacques Cartier
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 from Port Louis, Mauritius
Ended: Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Dec 7, 2023
departure of the Le Jacques Cartier. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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On the north-west coast of Mauritius, discover Port Louis, the country's multicultural capital. Constantly in movement, the city, which was once a port of call on the route to India, is home to many cultural and historic treasures. In addition to the city's market where you will be able to discover all the local flavors and many handicrafts, make sure that you visit Fort Adelaide. Nestling on the heights of Port Louis, this citadel built in the 16th century, classified as a national heritage monument, offers sumptuous views over the surroundings. Not far from there, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden will reveal to you its countless plant species, coming from all four corners of the world.
Day 2 - Friday - Dec 8, 2023
At Sea
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 3 - Saturday - Dec 9, 2023
Nosy Boraha, Madagascar, Madagascar
Off the east coast of Madagascar, discover the island of St. Mary. A real Garden of Eden, this peaceful land will offer you landscapes of stunning beauty, with lush vegetation, enormous waterfalls, and natural pools. The island is also home to a very large variety of orchids. Its idyllic natural setting contrasts with the eventful past of the island, which once played host to pirates and prisoners.
Day 4 - Sunday - Dec 10, 2023
Ile aux Nattes, Madagascar
The Ile aux Nattes lies surrounded by a coral reef, to the far south of Nosy Boraha (previously known as Ile Sainte-Marie) in the Tamatave region of Madagascar. Its lush vegetation contrasts with the white sand and crystal-clear and turquoises waters of its lagoon, whose sea beds you can explore snorkeling or diving. Its fringed shores are home to natural pools that will invite you to relax or swim. Or, you may prefer to walk along its coastal paths dotted with welcoming little villages.
Day 5 - Monday - Dec 11, 2023
Toamasina, Madagascar
Located 350 kilometres northeast of Antananarivo, the capital of the eastern province and the island's biggest commercial port, Tamatave will charm you with its many assets: a town shrouded in history where you'll be able to admire its many 19th-century vestiges as much in one of its museums as by walking the streets. With colonial type architecture, it is the second-largest conurbation on the island. You'll feel its beating pulse with a ride in a rickshaw into the heart of the markets of Bazar Kely or Bazar Be. You'll appreciate walking along Avenue de l'Independance, bordered by magnificent coconut trees, whose unique charm reflects the vestiges of French colonisation.
Day 6 - Tuesday - Dec 12, 2023
At Sea
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 7 - Wednesday - Dec 13, 2023
Pointe des Galets, Reunion
At the end of the 19th century, the construction of the port of Pointe des Galets lasted seven years, with the town called Le Port emerging in its wake. You'll also hear the name "Port-Reunion" used to designate the Pointe des Galets, which is the main port on the island of La Reunion. In fact, it is the only port in France that has five functions: naval base, passenger terminal, commercial port, fishing port, and marina. The old town of the Port conjures up the area's rich history, which is connected to transport. Here you'll be able to discover the former house of the Reunion Railway and Port Company (1878), its marine cemetery, and its teeming covered market.
Day 8 - Thursday - Dec 14, 2023
Pointe des Galets, Reunion
Day 9 - Friday - Dec 15, 2023
At Sea
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 10 - Saturday - Dec 16, 2023
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues, Mauritius, Mauritius
The smallest and most little-known of the Mascarene Islands welcomes you from its one and only port, Port Mathurin. This small stretch of land lost in the heart of the Indian Ocean harbors unspoiled nature and wild beauty. In this small, charming regional capital administratively attached to the Republic of Mauritius, the people live to the rhythm of the sun and everything seems timeless. The large town market, with its spicy aromas and fruity scents, is where the locals meet and mingle. This is where they come to stock up on ingredients to make local dishes with multiple influences that you absolutely must try. From this picturesque port, set off to discover the bucolic island of Rodrigues, its mountains, of volcanic origin, but also its deep valleys, its turquoise lagoons and hidden coves, its coral reefs, and its shores lined with coconut trees. The incredibly rich fauna and biodiversity make this island a paradise for all nature lovers.
Day 11 - Sunday - Dec 17, 2023
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues, Mauritius, Mauritius
Day 12 - Monday - Dec 18, 2023
At Sea
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 13 - Tuesday - Dec 19, 2023
Port Louis, Mauritius
On the north-west coast of Mauritius, discover Port Louis, the country's multicultural capital. Constantly in movement, the city, which was once a port of call on the route to India, is home to many cultural and historic treasures. In addition to the city's market where you will be able to discover all the local flavors and many handicrafts, make sure that you visit Fort Adelaide. Nestling on the heights of Port Louis, this citadel built in the 16th century, classified as a national heritage monument, offers sumptuous views over the surroundings. Not far from there, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden will reveal to you its countless plant species, coming from all four corners of the world.
