--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: c7e5d138-63e2-4dbb-a80b-3de51c5f076e slug: 2368806 voyage_code: NAT2800 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Nature departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Port Louis, Mauritius disembarkation_port: Port Louis, Mauritius starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T15:49:09Z --- # Expedition Madagascar (Christmas cruise): Festive days among lemurs and baobabs > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Nature · Dec 20 – Jan 3   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Nature | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Port Louis, Mauritius | | **Disembarkation Port** | Port Louis, Mauritius | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | NAT2800 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Madagascar’s east coast (Nosy Boraha) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Madagascar’s east coast (Nosy Boraha) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Madagascar’s north coast (Antsiranana, Nosy Be ) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Madagascar’s north coast (Antsiranana, Nosy Be ) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Mamoudzou **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Mamoudzou is the coastal capital city of the French overseas region of Mayotte, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Boats dot its harbor, and the nearby Marché Couvert sells fresh produce and handicrafts. Local landmarks include Mtsapéré Mosque, with its white minaret, and the 1957 Notre-Dame de Fatima church. Nearby beaches include Trévani, to the north, and the small Plage du Phare, to the south. ### Day 9: Madagascar’s north coast (Antsiranana, Nosy Be ) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Madagascar’s north coast (Antsiranana, Nosy Be ) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Madagascar’s east coast (Nosy Boraha) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Reunion **Arrives:** 06:30 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, is known for its volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs and beaches. Its most iconic landmark is Piton de la Fournaise, a climbable active volcano standing 2,632m (8,635 ft.). Piton des Neiges, a massive extinct volcano, and Réunion’s 3 calderas (natural amphitheaters formed by collapsed volcanoes), are also climbing destinations. ### Day 15: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 04:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $10,684 | | Balcony | $12,294 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 10 Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): forward on decks 4, 5, 6 Type (categories): (category 1) Oceanview / outside stateroom with porthole window Outside Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: porthole window... **Panoramic Cabin** (Code: 02) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 9 Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): forward on decks 4 and 5 Type (categories): (category 2) Panorama Stateroom with floor-ceiling window Panorama Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: Note: Room #404 is a wh... **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: S01) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SAP) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SKAB) Guarantee Outside Cabin ### Balcony Cabins **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 03) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 20 Cabin size: 225-250 ft2 / 21-23 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 6 (forward), 7 (midship) Type (categories): (categories 3, 5) French Balcony staterooms French Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: French Balcony (floor... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 05) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 20 Cabin size: 225-250 ft2 / 21-23 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 6 (forward), 7 (midship) Type (categories): (categories 3, 5) French Balcony staterooms French Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: French Balcony (floor... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 06) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 07) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 08) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S02) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S03) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S04) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S05) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S06) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S07) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S08) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SB) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SF) Guarantee Balcony Cabin ### Suite Cabins **Junior Suite with Balcony** (Code: 09) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 14 Cabin size: 465 ft2 / 43 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): aft-midship on decks 6 and 7 Type (categories): (JS) Junior Suite with Balcony Junior Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services: privat... **Grand Suite with Veranda** (Code: 10) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 4 Cabin size: 765 ft2 / 71 m2 Balcony size: 170 ft2 / 16 m2 (included) Location (on decks): aft on decks 6 and 7 Type (categories): (GS) Grand Suite with Balcony Grand Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services: private (step-o... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SJS) Guarantee Suite ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Nature Each of our expeditions is a work of art. Passionately conceived, masterfully realised. A portrait of the world in which there is always something new to discover. And our small, state-of-the-art expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit (max. 230 guests) are the very best studio where such artistic masterpieces are created. Worlds both faraway and nearby. Ice and tropics. Wildlife paradise or cultural treasure. For every explorer, we offer the right journey of discovery. More than 30 years of experience as the market leader in German-speaking countries. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 230 | | Crew | 175 | | Gross Tonnage | 15,650.0 | | Length | 452.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Bars **: A glass of wine in your hand and the magnificent jungle, the captivating wilderness of Nordic fjords or the icy panoramas of the Antarctic directly be... - **Hamptons**: Hamptons Get to know North American cuisine anew on the HANSEATIC nature and enjoy casual maritime East Coast flair in the Hamptons. - **HANSEATIC Restaurant**: The spacious HANSEATIC Restaurant of the new expedition class redefines on-board cuisine. From breakfast to dinner, experience our endless variety of ... - **Lido Restaurant**: Expeditions bring you particularly close to the elements. The same applies to our Lido Restaurant. Have breakfast under an open sky, or enjoy a juicy ... - **That special touch **: Land on a secluded island in a Zodiac and enjoy barbecued fish and chilled drinks with your feet in the sand. Or celebrate with a glass of champagne a... ### Recreational - **for 10-17 year olds Become a discoverer**: The programme has been specially designed for teenagers in order to encourage the curiosity of young explorers. Be it with a spot of navigation on boa... ### Relaxation - **OCEAN SPA**: A place of relaxation with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, ice fountain and relaxation room. From professional partial- and full-body m... - **Pool area/bar**: Thanks to its flexible canopy, the pool area with bar can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Water loungers and a whirlpool offer pure relaxation. ... ### Technology - **Broaden your horizons**: Broaden your horizons See the raw materials of the sea with your own eyes. For example, research ore that is millions of years old under the microsco... - **Earn your sea legs**: Earn your sea legs "Landlubbers" will be made into little "mariners" on board - visit the captain on the bridge and take part in question-and-answer ... - **Experts**: Whales ahead? Chile's glaciers in sight? The passage through the Panama Canal is imminent? You will experience expedition highlights particularly inte... - **Go even deeper**: Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless, but to see the bigger picture,... - **Ocean Academy**: A large Study wall and an interactive Study poster display the latest fascinating articles and information on various disciplines and cruise experienc... ### Entertainment - **Greenland**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **HanseAtrium **: Draw on our experts’ wealth of knowledge during their daily presentations in the HanseAtrium, the new multifunctional lounge with state-of-the-art tec... - **Svalbard**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **The Arctic**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. ### Fitness - **Fitness **: Feel like getting active? The fitness room and separate course room – both with an ocean view – can be used from morning to night. Our fitness coach w... ## Ports of Call ### Port Louis, Mauritius *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with ... ### Madagascar’s east coast (Nosy Boraha) ### Madagascar’s north coast (Antsiranana, Nosy Be ) ### Mamoudzou *Coordinates: 46.2276, 2.21375* Mamoudzou is the coastal capital city of the French overseas region of Mayotte, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Boats dot its harbor, and the nearby Marché Couvert sells fresh produce and handicrafts. Local landmarks include Mtsapéré Mosque, with its white minaret, and the 1957 Notre-Dame de Fatima church. Nearby beaches include Trévani, to the north, and the small Plage du Phare, to the south... ### Reunion *Coordinates: -21.1151, 55.5364* Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, is known for its volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs and beaches. Its most iconic landmark is Piton de la Fournaise, a climbable active volcano standing 2,632m (8,635 ft.). Piton des Neiges, a massive extinct volcano, and Réunion’s 3 calderas (natural amphitheaters formed by collapsed volcanoes), are also climbing destinations. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368806 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368806 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368806.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2368806/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/hanseatic-nature/ship/47985.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 15:49:09 UTC