Emerald Raiya — 20-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Nairobi

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20-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Nairobi

20 nights · Indian Ocean · 15 ports of call

20-night Indian Ocean cruise aboard Emerald Raiya, departing Nairobi and calling at Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Zanzibar and Mafia Island and 8 more.

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Ship: Emerald Raiya
Cruise line: Emerald Cruises
Duration: 20 nights
Region: Indian Ocean
Departs: Nairobi
Returns: Mahé

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Nairobi
Day
2
- Nairobi
- Samburu National Reserve
Day
3
- Samburu National Reserve
Day
4
- Samburu National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
Day
5
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Masai Mara
Day
6
- Masai Mara
Day
7
- Masai Mara
Day
8
- Masai Mara
- Nairobi
Day
9
- Nairobi
- Mombasa
Day
10
- Zanzibar
Day
11
- Mafia Island
Day
12
- Kilwa Kisiwani
Day
13
At sea
Day
14
- Aldabra Atoll
Day
15
- Aldabra Atoll
Day
16
- Aldabra Atoll
Day
17
- Farquhar Islands
Day
18
- Alphonse Islands
Day
19
- Amirantes Islands
Day
20
- Praslin Island
- La Digue
Day
21
- Mahé
  The main island of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, home to the capital Victoria and the country's only cruise harbour. Granite peaks cloaked in forest rise above palm-lined coves, with celebrated beaches and a botanical garden of giant tortoises and coco de mer.
  - Beau Vallon beach
  - Victoria market
  - Morne Seychellois

Upcoming departures

10 Jan 2028
15 Dec 2028
27 Jan 2029
15 Feb 2029

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

20-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Nairobi FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 20-night Indian Ocean cruise calls at Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mafia Island, Kilwa Kisiwani, Aldabra Atoll, Farquhar Islands, Alphonse Islands, Amirantes Islands, Praslin Island, La Digue and Mahé.

How many days are spent at sea?

1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Nairobi and ends in Mahé.

How long is this cruise?

20 nights aboard Emerald Raiya.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 10 Jan 2028, 15 Dec 2028, 27 Jan 2029 and 15 Feb 2029. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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