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HAMBURG

The most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean

The most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean

Travel Description

Your Cruise

Cape Town – South Africa – Madagascar – Réunion – Mauritius – Seychellen – Victoria/Mahé

  • South Africa – Madagascar – Réunion and more
  • The best of South Africa
  • Island paradises Mauritius and Seychelles

On this dream cruise, the MS Hamburg takes you into an exotic world: In South Africa, you will be on the lookout for elephants, crocodiles and wild cats and walk in the footsteps of the Zulu or Nelson Mandela. In Madagascar, you can explore the mysterious nature or immerse yourself in the Creole cultures. After enjoying the spectacular view from Piton Maido on Réunion, you can stroll through the fragrant sea of flowers in the botanical garden or along endless white beaches in Mauritius. In the Seychelles, you can discover the colourful underwater world while snorkelling or take a catamaran blissfully into the sunset. One thing is certain: you will never forget these unique experiences!

Highlights of this Cruise

On board for you
• Jörg Wontorra: presenter, soccer and sports expert
• Diana Sicher-Fritsch (expert for easy living and Thomas Fritsch (sommelier, hotelier and management coach)
• Back training with Tanja Töller

Travel Itinerary
DayPortArrivalDeparturePlanned shore excursions
07.02.26 Sat.Scheduled flight from Berlin / Dusseldorf / Hamburg / Frankfurt / Munich
to Cape Town


08.02.26 Sun.Cape Town/South Africa19.00Embarkation
09.02.26 Mon.Relax at sea
10.02.26 Tue.Port Elizabeth/South Africa08.0018.00Port Elizabeth: City Tour (H), Addo Elephant Park (H), Pumba Wildlife Park (H)
11.02.26 Wed.Relax at sea
12.02.26 Thu.Durban/South Africa08.0021.00Durban (H), Nelson Mandela (H), Valley of 1000 Hills (H)
13.02.26 Fri.Richards Bay/South Africa06.0016.00In the footsteps of the Zulu (H), Hluhluwe National Park (H), Lake St. Lucia (H), Wildcats & Crocodiles (H)
14.02.26 Sat.-
15.02.26 Sun.
Relax at sea
16.02.26 Mon.Tolagnaro/Madagascar09.0018.00Highlights of Tolagnaro (G), Creole Cultures (H)
17.02.26 Tue.Relax at sea
18.02.26 Wed.Pointe des Galets/Réunion13.0018.30Island capital St. Denis (H), Salazie (H)
19.02.26 Thu.Port Louis/Mauritius08.00Impressive South (G), Botanical Garden and Sugar (H)
20.02.26 Fri.Port Louis/Mauritius13.00Wonderful North of the Island (H)
21.02.26 Sat.-
22.02.26 Sun.
Relax at sea
23.02.26 Mon.Praslin/Seychelles /AR13.0018.30Valee de Mai National Park (H), Coco Iceland Snorkeling Paradise (H), Beach Transfer (H)
24.02.26 Tue.La Digue/Seychellen /AR
Victoria/Mahé/Seychelles
07.30
17.00
13.00Romantic Island of La Digue (H)
Coco Island snorkeling paradise (H)
25.02.26 Wed.Victoria/Mahé/Seychelles
26. 02.26 Thu. Arrival in Germany (possibly on 25.02.2026*)
/AR Ship lies in the roadstead. Disembarkation depending on the weather. Program subject to change. The shore excursions are not included in the tour price. Excursion prices are available from 4 weeks before the start of the cruise.
* Arrival in Germany on 25.02.2026; if necessary, day flight (= arrival on 08.02.2026) is also possible, as it is subject to the flight scheduling by the airline, which will not be fixed until later. Information at the earliest 3 months before departure
(G) Full-day excursion (H) Half-day excursion (A) Evening excursion

Our included services really stand out!

Included services on the MS Hamburg

It is very important to us that you enjoy your holiday on the HAMBURG carefree from the first to the last minute – without having to constantly worry about costs and other things. That's why we've put together an extensive service package for you: whether it's passenger and luggage transfers, full board, welcome and farewell cocktails, morning pint, entertainment programs and shows, lectures about your destinations and all kinds of pampering activities on board – almost everything is included in the price.

  • For included flights from/to Germany as stated in the itinerary: passenger and luggage transfer from the airport to the ship or vice versa, aviation tax and at least 20 kg baggage allowance per person. Baggage allowance, in-flight catering and beverage service vary by airline and may incur an additional charge
  • Luggage transfer from the pier to the cabin and from the ship
  • Cruise in the booked cabin category
  • Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee with cakes, pastries and savory snacks, dinner, midnight snack and a sausage station for the hunger in between
  • Buffet and service restaurant to choose from
  • Coffee and tea station in the palmgarden
  • Welcome and farewell cocktail on board*
  • Captain's dinner at the beginning and end of the cruise*
  • Sparkling wine for breakfast
  • Suite guests are treated to a fruit basket, petit fours and canapés
  • Refreshments after returning from the excursion
  • Concierge service on board for e.g. individual shore excursions as well as advice on new cruises
  • All port and passenger fees
  • Free use of on-board facilities (hairdresser, massage, cosmetics and similar services for a fee)
  • Entertainment and events on board
  • Participation in relaxation courses and animation program
  • Bicycles (for a fee), Nordic walking sticks, Smovey rings
  • Detailed information about the shore excursions
  • Lectures about your destinations as well as thematic lectures (on selected cruises)
  • Plantours Cruise Tour Guide

*Exception: 5-night cruises with only one captain's dinner and one cocktail each

Beverage Packages Selection: Silver, Gold, Platinum

Beverage package on board, bookable per cabin
You have the choice between three attractive beverage packages!
Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board!

Beverage package silver (non-alcoholic):

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • 1.5 L bottle of water per day and per cabin*
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • 10% discount on all bottled wines

Price: €14 per person per night

*The bottle is delivered to the cabin and replaced daily if the previous day's bottle is empty.

Beverage package Gold:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • 1.5 L bottle of water per day and per cabin*
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster / Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • Selection of wines by the glass (by the glass), sparkling cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and long drinks
  • 20% discount on all bottled wines
  • 5% discount for the on-board laundry (washing and ironing)
  • 5 % discount in the on-board boutique

Price: €29 per person per night

*The bottle is delivered to the cabin and replaced daily if the previous day's bottle is empty.

Beverage package Platin:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • 1.5 L bottle of water per day and per cabin*
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster / Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • large selection of wines by the glass (by the glass), cocktails (with / without alcohol), sparkling cocktails and long drinks as well as spirits / schnapps
  • Barista coffee (crema, cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato, latte coffee) from the bar
  • 30% discount on all bottled wines

Your additional platinum benefits:

  • Mineral water for the excursions (0.5 lt. per guest/excursion)
  • daily canapés in the cabin
  • 10% discount for on-board laundry (washing and ironing)
  • 10 % discount in the onboard boutique

Price: 37 € per person per night

*The bottle is delivered to the cabin and replaced daily if the previous day's bottle is empty.

Please note:

The beverage package must be booked by all persons in a cabin. Only the same beverage package can be booked per cabin (exception: children under 18 years of age). The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are offered from 10:00 to 24:00 o'clock and are served exclusively in glasses. The beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and only in advance. Drinks from the mini-bar are not included in the packages.

Prices and extended services valid for bookings of cruises from 22.10.2025 (HAM2625) with MS Hamburg.

Pre-program

Cape Town
04.02. – 08.02.2026 to the journey HAM0226 (07.02. – 26.02.2026)

Cape Town – together with its landmark, the 1,086 m high Table Mountain, the 350-year-old mother city of South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful metropolises in the world. Surrounded by a dreamlike landscape with mountains and picturesque bays, with vineyards and orchards, equipped with a mild, Mediterranean climate, Cape Town takes the hearts of its visitors by storm. Drive up Table Mountain and enjoy the fantastic view over the city to the Cape of Good Hope when the weather is nice. Explore the lively city centre with its lovingly maintained Victorian buildings, the typical Cape Dutch houses with their Art Deco facades and the pastel-coloured cottages in the listed Malay Quarter, which stand peacefully next to the modern skyscrapers. Browse the many shops and businesses on Cape Town's waterfront and let yourself be infected by the warmth and cheerful joie de vivre of the Capetonians.

Services

  • 3 nights with breakfast at The Commodore Hotel 4**** or similar.
  • Half-day city tour with ascent to Table Mountain
  • Transfers airport – hotel – ship, lokal taxes
  • Local German-speaking tour guide
  • Plantours tour guide (from 25 participants)
  • Optionally bookable: full-day excursion to the "Kap der Guten Hoffnung"

Prices per person:
in a double room 849 Euro
in a single room 1.258 Euro

Not included services

Tips and personal expenses, all meals and drinks not mentioned, insurance, optional excursions

Number of participants:
At least 25 people.

Program and prices subject to change.

Note:
This is a night flight from Germany.

Post-program

Bathing in the Seychelles
25.02. – 28.02.2026 to the journey HAM0226 (07.02. – 26.02.2026)

South of the equator near Madagascar you will find one of the last tropical paradises on earth, the Seychelles, 115 islands and islets that lie like gems in the sparkling turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean. Spend a few wonderful days on Mahé, the largest island in the archipelago: beautiful beaches of fine sand invite you to sunbathe and observe corals, reef fish, crabs and starfish in the clear, warm waters. In the interior of the island, the unique diversity of the flora inspires, it is green and blooming everywhere, and the unique wildlife is also admirable. And if you're looking for something a little livelier, visit Victoria, the tiny capital of the Mahé archipelago. This mini-metropolis is actually a lively village with many shops, some museums, the main port of the archipelago and a large colorful market.

Services

  • 2 nights with breakfast at the Avani Barbarons Hotel**** or similar.
  • Half board
  • Transfers ship – hotel – aiport, lokal taxes
  • Local German-speaking tour guide
  • Plantours tour guide (from 25 participants)

Prices per person:
in a double room 899 Euro
in a single room 1.398 Euro

Not included services

Tips and personal expenses, all meals and drinks not mentioned, insurance, optional excursions

Number of participants:
At least 25 people.

Program and prices subject to change.

Travel documents

The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the travel documents required by the authorities, any necessary vaccinations, visas and for complying with customs and foreign exchange regulations.

Travel insurance

Travel cancellation and curtailment

What is insured?
You cannot or not as scheduled commence your journey because of the following event.

  • Death, severe accidental injury
  • Unexpected severe illness, Intolerance to a vaccine, pregnancy
  • Damage to your property as a result of fire, elementary, event or intent criminal of a third party

What will be replaced?

  • In case of non-commencement of the journey, we replace you among other things the contractually owed travel cancellation costs
  • In case of interruption of journey, we replace the provable incurrend additional return travel costs as well as proportionally unused travel services.

Deductible: For insurance premiums without a deductible, 100% reimbursement for all insured events. For insurance premiums with a partial deductible: For illness treated on an outpatient basis, the deductible is 20% of the reimbursable claim, but at least EUR 25 per insured person. No deductible i all other cases.
Booking deadline: Please book your travel insurance at least 30 days before the start of your cruise. This information is only an example of the scope of insurance exempary. You can obtain the complete terms and conditions from Plantours. You can also view the conditions on the Internet at www.hmrv.de/avb
The tariff descriptions and the insurance conditions VB-RKS 2024 (SFE20-D) of HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG are decisive for the insurance cover.
Out-of-court arbitration and complaint procedures: Attempts at arbitration and complaints can - if an agreement cannot be reached with HanseMerkur - be directed to the following arbitration and complaints centers: Responsible for all classes of insurance: Versicherungsombudsmann e.V., Postfach 08 06 32, 10006 Berlin www.versicherungsombudsmann.de

Insurance conditions

The information sheet gives you a brief overview of the main contents of our insurance product. The insurance cover is described in full in the insurance conditions. To ensure that you are fully informed, please read through all the documents.

Information sheet: Travel cancellation and curtailment

Insurance terms and conditions

Status: June 2024

The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.

Arrival by plane

Connecting flights
In addition to the departure airport listed in the itinerary, other departure airports can also be booked subject to availability. The costs for the connecting flights depend on whether the flights are operated with scheduled flight connection or a feeder flight to our special flights (full charter flight).

Further departure airports for scheduled flights
per person/route

  • connecting flights within Germany 180,-€
  • from / to Vienna / Zurich 180,-€

Feeder flights to/from special flights
per person/route

  • from/to Berlin / Dusseldorf / Hamburg / Munich 250,-€
  • from/to Vienna / Zurich 250,-€

Other German airports plus € 250 per person and route; subject to availability.

Connecting flights possible. Flights subject to availability and the airlines' route planning.

We would like to point out that, in the context of sustainable development, domestic German flight connections are increasingly being offered by "Lufthansa Express Rail".

Baggage regulations

All flights have a minimum baggage allowance of 20 kg per person. The free baggage allowance varies depending on the airline. You will receive details with your travel documents.

Seat reservations

Seat reservations for scheduled flights cannot be made by plantours. On most scheduled flights, you can check in online on the airline's website one to two days before departure and reserve a seat in advance. To do this, you will need the six-digit booking code, which you will find on the ticket in your travel documents. If you are unable to check in online, your seat will be allocated at the check-in counter at the airport.

Name details on the flight ticket

As a general rule, your full first name and surname must match the name on your identification document (passport or ID card). You are responsible for ensuring that this is the case. Therefore, please check your booking confirmation to ensure that your name is complete and correct. Cancellations, name changes or rebookings made 8 weeks or more before departure will incur a fee of at least €100 per person and ticket.

Flight schedule, program changes and errors excepted. Arrival and departure days serve exclusively to provide the contractual transportation services. Depending on the airline and flight duration, on-board catering and drinks are only offered against payment. As at March 2025

Parking with your car

"Parken und Meer" will help you find a locked and camera-protected outdoor or indoor parking space for the duration of your cruise.
If you would like to park your car in Kiel or Hamburg, exclusive parking spaces are offered, only for cruise guests. Bookings with the keyword "Plantours" at:

Phone + 49 40-537 985 639 (for Hamburg)
Phone +49 431-221 392 79 (for Kiel)
Bookings online at: buchung@parken-und-meer.de

Luggage service

For luggage transfer from your front door directly to the ship or airport and back, we recommend our long-standing and reliable partner TEFRA, Travel Logistics GmbH, phone 0800 - 500 23 50 https://www.tefra-gepaeckservice.de (German website)

Combine & Save

Create your own custom cruise and extend your adventure. If you combine more than two consecutive dream cruises of at least 7 nights each, you will receive these benefits:

TWO consecutive cruises = 3% savings + € 100 onboard credit per person

THREE consecutive cruises = 4 % savings + € 300 on-board credit p.p. + 1 small bottle of water daily in the cabin + 2 suitcases of 20 kg baggage allowance per person

FOUR consecutive cruises = 6 % savings + € 450 on-board credit p.p. + 1 small bottle of water daily in the cabin + 2 suitcases of 20 kg baggage allowance per person

FIVE consecutive cruises = 7% savings + € 600 on-board credit p.p. + 1 small bottle of water daily in the cabin + 2 suitcases of 20 kg baggage allowance per person

more than FIVE consecutive cruises = 10% savings + € 750 on-board credit p.p. + 1 small bottle of water daily in the cabin + 2 suitcases of 20 kg baggage allowance per person + exclusive cocktail with the captain and the cruise director

We will be happy to advise you personally on the offers of the combination cruises. We are there for you from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00: +49 (0)40 - 2393 680-0

Notes for guests with limited mobility

Our cruises are only partially suitable for people with limited mobility. Details can be found here. Please contact us for further advice, stating your specific needs.

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