Islands of the Indian Ocean

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- Visit famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens
- Discover Silhouette Island, the third largest island in the beautiful Seychelles archipelago.
- Explore Antsiranana the largest city in Northern Madagascar
- Visit Port Louis, capital of Mauritius
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Port Louis, Mauritius’s capital and busiest city is an exhibition of everyday Mauritian life. Head to the busy market and experience excitement of shopping in Port Louis or take a trip to the sparkling new waterfront to sample local cuisine and the island's 58 varieties of tea. To get closer to nature, visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens.
Port Louis, Mauritius’s capital and busiest city is an exhibition of everyday Mauritian life. Head to the busy market and experience excitement of shopping in Port Louis or take a trip to the sparkling new waterfront to sample local cuisine and the island's 58 varieties of tea. To get closer to nature, visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens.
Take the opportunity to indulge in complete relaxation on the white sandy beaches of Praslin Island in the Seychelles. Originally the perfect hideaway for pirates, it is now the perfect example of tropical paradise, with crystal blue seas and tropical forests.
Take the opportunity to indulge in complete relaxation on the white sandy beaches of Praslin Island in the Seychelles. Originally the perfect hideaway for pirates, it is now the perfect example of tropical paradise, with crystal blue seas and tropical forests.
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Indulge in some uninterrupted relaxation among the golden sands of the Seychelles in one of the worlds smallest capitals, Victoria. Surrounded by green and blue swells of quietly rippling Indian Ocean and sprinkled with dense forests and tall hills offering breathtaking views, the Seychelles are the epitome of paradise.
Mamoudzou is the capital of Mayotte, a beautiful French overseas department in the Comoros Islands archipelago. Located on Grand-Terre, the main island of Mayotte, Mamoudzou is a gateway to the region’s most spectacular sights and cultural delights.
Although commonly known as Hell-Ville, Andoany – the capital of the beautiful Madagascan island of Nosy Be – is anything but ‘hellish’. Warm and welcoming, the city boasts fine colonial architecture, busy markets and a pretty harbour. It’s also a gateway to the island’s stunning rainforests, fascinating wildlife and sun-kissed beaches.
Antsiranana (formerly Diego Suarez) is the largest city in Northern Madagascar, located close to one of the world's largest and most beautiful natural bays.
A republic of France, Reunion is like is like a tropical version of the French Riviera, with gourmet restaurants, sandy beaches and chic boutiques. An island that begs to be explored, Reunion's lush landscapes and vast mountain ranges provide some incredible views and picture opportunities.
Port Louis, Mauritius’s capital and busiest city is an exhibition of everyday Mauritian life. Head to the busy market and experience excitement of shopping in Port Louis or take a trip to the sparkling new waterfront to sample local cuisine and the island's 58 varieties of tea. To get closer to nature, visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens.
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- For all cruises, a minimum non-refundable deposit of 15% of the Price will be payable at the time of booking (extra costs may also apply for certain cruises). This reflects the minimum cost to FOCL of remarketing a cruise following cancellation.
- For cruises of 28 days or longer (a “Long Cruise”), an additional non-refundable deposit of 15% of the Price will be payable 180 days before the departure date (so the total non-refundable deposit at 180 days prior to departure will be 30% of the Price). This reflects the additional cost and risk to FOCL of remarketing a Long Cruise following cancellation.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Loved by Fred. Olsen’s staff and guests alike, beautiful Boudicca oozes a sense of class, style and elegance not seen or experienced on modern megaships and floating theme parks. On board Boudicca, like on all Fred. Olsen ships, the emphasis is on providing an intimate and more traditional cruise experience, ensuring our guests disembark after their relaxing holiday as friends, not just customers. Up to 880 guests can cruise in pure comfort on board Boudicca, enjoying ample space and fantastic restaurants, lounges, bars and facilities. Indulge yourself with delicious dinners in the Four Seasons, Tintagel or the Heligan Room restaurants; take a dip in one of the three heated pools; watch a show in the Neptune Lounge; simply relax on the Sun Deck; enjoy al fresco dining at The Grill and much more without ever feeling overcrowded. Cruising alongside hundreds, not thousands of like-minded travellers also ensures that staff on board Boudicca can provide Fred.’s renowned personal, attentive service, catering to your every want and need. Boudicca sails from ports all around the UK, and thanks to her new Terrace Balcony Rooms, offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy unforgettable sights and experiences as you cruise the world’s most spectacular waterways to a string of stunning destinations.
Rooms: 462 Passengers: 880 standard occupancy Crew: 329 Refitted: 2011 Fully Stabilised: Yes Tonnage: 28,388 grt Length: 205.47 m Beam (width): 25.20 m Speed: 18.5 knots
You may cancel your Contract by providing notice to FOCL in writing. Where you do so 91 days or more before departure (or 181 days or more for Long Cruises),, FOCL will be entitled to retain a non-refundable deposit in accordance with clause 3 above. If you cancel 90 days or fewer before departure, then FOCL will be entitled to retain a portion of the Price in accordance with the following scale. These percentages reflect the cost to FOCL of remarketing a cruise and/or the loss that FOCL is likely to suffer as a result of the cancellation. The figures expressed below include any non-refundable deposit:
Number of days before departure
Percentage of Price FOCL will be entitled to retain if the cruise is cancelled by you
90-57 days
60% (100% for Anchor Fares)
56-42 days
75% (100% for Anchor Fares)
41-16 days
85% (100% for Anchor Fares)
15 to 0 days
100%
The effective date of cancellation is the date of receipt by FOCL of written notice to cancel. For the avoidance of doubt, these charges will apply whatever the reason for your cancellation, including illness, incapacity, death or any other intervening event.
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