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

OFFER ID 1566180

Cruise Line
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Ship
Le Bougainville
Destination
Victoria, Seychelles/Zanzibar
Departure Date
Feb 2, 2026
Length
12
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  Le Bougainville
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Victoria, Seychelles
Arrive
02/02/2026
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Depart
02/02/2026
07:00 pm

No information currently available.

La Digue, Seychelles
Arrive
02/03/2026
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Depart
02/03/2026
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Destination Guide
St. Francois Island
Arrive
02/04/2026
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Depart
02/04/2026
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No information currently available.

At Sea
Arrive
02/05/2026
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Depart
02/05/2026
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No information currently available.

Astove, Seychelles
Arrive
02/06/2026
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Depart
02/06/2026
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No information currently available.

Aldabra, Seychelles
Arrive
02/07/2026
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Depart
02/07/2026
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Destination Guide
Aldabra, Seychelles
Arrive
02/08/2026
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Depart
02/08/2026
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Destination Guide
Assumption, Seychelles
Arrive
02/09/2026
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Depart
02/09/2026
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No information currently available.

At Sea
Arrive
02/10/2026
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Depart
02/10/2026
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No information currently available.

Kilwa Kisiwani
Arrive
02/11/2026
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Depart
02/11/2026
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No information currently available.

Pemba
Arrive
02/12/2026
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Depart
02/12/2026
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Destination Guide
Misali Island
Arrive
02/13/2026
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Depart
02/13/2026
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No information currently available.

Zanzibar
Arrive
02/14/2026
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Depart
02/14/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Zanzibar, full day city/spice tour - 8 hours

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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





 

Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

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Departure Date
Feb 2, 2026
Number of Nights
12
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
Remarks
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1566180

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1760 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30067
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