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Mysteries of the Mascarenes Cruise

 
14 days/13 nights - Indian Ocean Cruise
2008 DEPARTURES
Please contact us for 2008 departure dates
PRICE
From Toronto
CA$4940
plus $380 taxes
From New York
US$4230
plus $305 taxes

Per person twin share, prices for singles, triple and quad occupancy are available upon request

Add on fares to London are available from any Canadian or US City

INCLUDED 
ˇ Round trip airfare between Toronto or New York and London, London and Africa and from Mombasa to Mauritius
ˇ Sailing on board the M/S Royal Star from Mauritius to Mombasa in an "A" category cabin
ˇ  Two-night accommodation at The George Hotel in Crawley, near Gatwick
NOT INCLUDED
ˇ Transfers between Gatwick airport and Crawley
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Taxes, fees and airline surcharges
NOTES
Several visas may be required for US and Canadian passport holders for travel to the countries of the Indian Ocean, and we recommend that you seek advice from Lewis, Bridges, Dupont in Canada  and Passports and Visas for our clients in the USA  .
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Among all of the destinations available to cruise passengers, the Indian Ocean remains one of the most desirable and intriguing destinations. We are delighted to offer an exclusive price on board the unique Mysteries of the Mascarenes voyage with the M/S Royal Star.

This voyage touches the islands of Mauritius, La Reunion, Madagascar, Zanzibar and the Comoros Islands during its voyage from Mauritius to Mombasa.

Very limited space is available at these rates, and early booking is recommended. In all cases, additional time in London or Kenya is available for an additional cost.

Mysteries of the Mascarenes - Indian Ocean CruiseApril 12: Depart from North America on the overnight flight to London's Gatwick airport.

April 13: You will arrive in London, and accommodation will be confirmed for an overnight stay near the airport. You will have time to head into London for the day if you wish, or simply visit some of the towns adjacent to Gatwick Airport.

April 14: You overnight flight south will depart from Gatwick in the evening, flying non-stop to Mombasa where you will transfer to the Africa Safari Club resort for two days.

April 15 & 16: Mombasa.

Mysteries of the Mascarenes - Indian Ocean CruiseApril 17: Transfer in the morning to the airport for the short flight to Mauritius where you will board the M/S Royal Star. Accommodation will be on board the ship this evening.

April 18: In Mauritius until you set sail at 1800.

April 19: Arrive in La Reunion in the morning, where you will stay for the next day, again overnighting on board the ship.

April 20: You set sail at 1700, and will spend the next two days at sea as your ship cruises to the mysterious and delightful island of Madagascar.

April 21 & 22: At sea.

Mysteries of the Mascarenes - Indian Ocean CruiseApril 23: The ship will arrive at Nosy Bé early in the morning, and you will enjoy a two-day stay in Madagascar.

April 24: The ship will depart at 1700 for the overnight sailing to Mayotte in the Comoros Islands.

April 25: A full day in these remote and rarely visited islands; a rare opportunity to visit a small, isolated island community, and have an opportunity to learn about life in the Indian Ocean. The ship will set sail at 1600 for the sailing north to Zanzibar.

April 26: At sea.

Mysteries of the Mascarenes - Indian Ocean CruiseApril 27: You will arrive in the famed "Spice Islands" at about 0800 and enjoy a full day exploring the fascinating community of Zanzibar before setting sail for the final leg of this extraordinary odyssey.

April 28: You will arrive in the early morning, and transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to Gatwick airport. Overnight will be in London.

April 29: Your return flight to North America will depart at some point in the day.