DURBAN - PORTUGUESE ISLAND - MAPUTO CHRISTMAS CRUISE

Durban - Maputo : Days 1-2

We set sail from Durban harbour, situated on the warm east coast of South Africa, in the Province of Natal at 13h00, and head up the cost of the Indian Ocean towards Maputo, arriving at 10h00 the next morning.  

Maputo is situated at the mouth of the Tembe River. The bay is 95 km (50 mi) long and 30 km (20 mi) wide. The Maputo River empties into the southern end of the bay. Founded in the late 18th century, the city was named for Lourenço Marques, the Portuguese trader who was the first European to explore the area in 1544. The area is a melting pot of several cultures, with a strong South African influence. Arab, East Indian, and Chinese cultures are also found, making the local cuisine an elaborate mix.   Seafood is also very abundant.

Maputo - Portuguese Island : Days 3-4

We set sail for Portuguese Island in southern Mozambique is a tiny, uninhabited haven. The area is a protected reserve and home to endless numbers of birds, exotic marine life and wide, unspoiled beaches. The area is also popular with divers, along with the water of nearby Inhaca Island

Portuguese Island - Durban: Days 5After spending a night sampling the magnificent sights and sounds of the region, we then set sail at 06h00 for our return trip to Durban along the magnificent east cost of the Indian Ocean. 

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