Embark with PONANT aboard the Dumont-d'Urville for 13 days of expedition cruise in the Indian Ocean, discovering majestic natural sites, abundant wildlife and places full of 'history. From Victoria on the island of Mahé you will reach everything first_11100000-0000-0000-0000-0000000 00111_La Digue : palm trees, granite rocks , white sand and crystal clear waters, a real postcard from the Seychelles awaits you. You then sail towards the sublime Saint-François atoll before reaching the Aldabra atoll, a still virgin natural sanctuary classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Lined with mangroves and fine sandy beaches, it is home to the largest colony of terrestrial turtles in the world. Further away, the small island of Astove is an opportunity for snorkelling and diving to encounter colorful underwater life. After a stop on the sublime Assumption Island, your next stops will allow you to discover several wonders of Tanzania. You will explore the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, the 13th century Swahili trading city, the small 00-0000-000000000111_coral island of Misali_11100000-0000-0000-0000- 000000000111_and the island of Pemba and its clove plantations, also a mecca for scuba diving. The end of this fabulous journey will be Zanzibar, city with superb UNESCO-listed buildings, a fusion of African, Arab, Indian and European influences over more than a millennium. Wildlife encounters are possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed.