Cruises

Indian Ocean Island Cruise

Duration8 days

LocationMombasa to Seychelles

Group2 persons

Rating

Sail from the Kenyan coast to the islands of the western Indian Ocean on this 8-day cruise. Leave Mombasa on a luxury ship, call at Zanzibar and Mauritius, relax on sea days, and finish in the Seychelles with a flight home.

Embark in Mombasa and enjoy a welcome dinner and gala evenings on board
Zanzibar: Stone Town, spice plantations and Forodhani Gardens
Mauritius: Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Trou aux Cerfs crater and Grand Baie beaches
Seychelles: Morne Seychellois National Park, Beau Vallon Beach and Victoria Market
Balcony-cabin accommodation and full board

A tropical route for couples and families who want several islands in one trip. Contact Day Safaris Adventures to check sailing dates.

What's included

Airport/port transfers on arrival and departure
Cabin accommodation for the full cruise
Day-by-day cruise itinerary with port calls
Main dining room meals and buffet
Onboard entertainment and activities
Port charges and government taxes

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
Drinks packages and specialty restaurants
International flights to and from your home country
Onboard gratuities / service charges
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Shore excursions (bookable as optional extras)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

8-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Embarkation in Mombasa - Kenya Coast

Arrive at Mombasa Cruise Terminal. Board your luxury cruise ship (MSC or similar). Ship departs at 6:00 PM. Welcome aboard dinner.

Cruise Ship (Balcony Cabin)Full Board

Boarding,
Ship
Orientation,
Welcome
Dinner

Day2

At Sea - Indian Ocean Sailing

A full day at sea to settle in. Swim in the pools, book a spa treatment, watch a theatre show, join a cooking class or wine tasting, and dress up for the Captain's welcome gala dinner.

Cruise ShipFull Board

Pool,
Spa
Treatments,
Entertainment
Shows,
Formal

Day3

Zanzibar - Stone Town & Spice Tour

Arrive at Zanzibar Port (8:00 AM). Shore excursion to Stone Town, spice plantations, and Forodhani Gardens. Return to ship by 5:00 PM. Sail to Mauritius.

Cruise ShipFull Board

Stone
Town
Walking
Tour,
Spice
Tour,

Day4

At Sea - Relaxation Day

A relaxed day at sea between Zanzibar and Mauritius. Join a yoga class, art auction, trivia contest or Latin dance lesson, catch a poolside movie, or simply read on deck with the ocean around you.

Cruise ShipFull Board

Ship
Activities,
Relaxation

Day5

Mauritius - Beaches & Volcanic Craters

Arrive at Port Louis, Mauritius (7:00 AM). Shore excursion to Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Trou aux Cerfs (volcanic crater), and Grand Baie beaches. Depart at 6:00 PM.

Cruise ShipFull Board

Botanical
Garden
Tour,
Crater
Viewpoint,
Beach

Day6

At Sea - Final Sea Day

Your last day at sea. Make the most of the spa, duty-free shopping and water slides, take part in the final onboard activities, and celebrate with the farewell gala dinner before reaching the Seychelles.

Cruise ShipFull Board