Le Dumont-d'Urville — 11-Night Africa Cruise from Durban

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11-Night Africa Cruise from Durban

11 nights · Africa · 9 ports of call

11-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Durban and calling at Richards Bay, At Sea, Tuléar, Morondava, Majunga (Mahajanga) and Nosy Komba and 2 more.

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Ship: Le Dumont-d'Urville
Cruise line: PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Duration: 11 nights
Region: Africa · Southern Africa
Departs: Durban
Returns: Nosy Bé

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Where this voyage takes you

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Durban
  Depart 22:00
  South Africa's largest port and a subtropical city on the Indian Ocean coast. Known for its warm beaches along the Golden Mile, a strong Zulu and Indian heritage, and as a gateway to the Drakensberg mountains and the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal.
  - Golden Mile beaches
  - uShaka Marine World
  - Victoria Street Market
Day
2
- Richards Bay
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:59
Day
3
- Richards Bay
  Depart 18:00
Day
4
- At Sea
Day
5
- At Sea
Day
6
- Tuléar
  Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
7
- Morondava
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
8
- At Sea
Day
9
- Majunga (Mahajanga)
  Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
Day
10
- Nosy Komba
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
11
- Nosy Hara
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
12
- Nosy Bé
  Arrive 07:00

Upcoming departures

17 Dec 2026
10 Feb 2027
20 Feb 2028

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11-Night Africa Cruise from Durban FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 11-night Africa cruise calls at Durban, Richards Bay, At Sea, Tuléar, Morondava, Majunga (Mahajanga), Nosy Komba, Nosy Hara and Nosy Bé.

How many days are spent at sea?

3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Durban and ends in Nosy Bé.

How long is this cruise?

11 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 17 Dec 2026, 10 Feb 2027 and 20 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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