--- title: "Vanilla Drift – Port Louis & Nosy Be" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-drift-port-louis-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14 description: "14-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4b2f3bd9aae7743b.jpg --- # Vanilla Drift – Port Louis & Nosy Be ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Mahe Island Seychelles on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4b2f3bd9aae7743b.jpg) A 14-night round trip from Mahe Island Seychelles, sailing on the evening of 25 January. It calls at Antsiranana, Nosy Be Island, Port Louis (overnight), Pointe des Galets (Réunion), Praslin and La Digue Island Seychelles, with five days at sea along the way. The stops are in Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion and Seychelles, and calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 29°C (84°F) at every stop. You're back in Mahe Island Seychelles at 02:00 on 8 February. AIDAblu (2010) carries up to 2,192 guests on 14 decks and has 8 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-01-25 - **Return:** 2028-02-08 - **From:** [Mahe Island Seychelles, Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | | 00:00 | 26–28°C | | 2 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | | 19:00 | 26–28°C | | 4 | [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) | MG | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C | | 5 | [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) | MG | 08:00 | 19:00 | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 04:00 | | 26–30°C | | 9 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 21:00 | 26–30°C | | 10 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 09:00 | 18:00 | 25–28°C | | 13 | [Praslin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/praslin.md) | SC | 09:00 | 19:00 | | | 14 | [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 07:30 | 18:30 | 27–29°C | | 15 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 02:00 | | 26–28°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,995 | €2,995 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=e1bd5449-d964-4769-be1e-aa92c8e591ae) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,015 | €4,015 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=f1748525-b1ce-4b19-a16b-c0d81acf3018) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,970 | €4,970 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=64df7dfc-95ea-4d42-8a10-e45a0f7de3e1) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,270 | €1,635 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=d4c63b95-6532-4f3f-bdce-17e16625b416) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,470 | €2,235 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=a4cc15e0-b906-4175-bb64-a14a2737caaa) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,680 | €2,840 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=9415f5ca-e03c-4d81-9929-be5800956eba) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,535 | €1,178 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=31fed0d5-69e6-4ab0-88a3-a8f5f9442879) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,735 | €1,578 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=6ab81121-0d78-4b2c-9945-fad47ce6843b) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,945 | €1,982 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=5bd482ce-aa60-41fe-a649-4d0d6d2a7630) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,800 | €950 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=2c0c492e-376d-48c5-ab80-c620a2918ba8) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,000 | €1,250 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=9e9e3955-5042-47df-9291-25892b274550) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €6,210 | €1,553 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280125-14.md?pid=b0a2c0d8-48c8-4ff5-8879-cbfa4ca6ff06) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €3,270 | €4,470 | €5,680 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,270 | €4,470 | €5,680 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,270 | €4,470 | €5,680 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,270 | €4,470 | €5,680 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,192 - **Crew:** 607 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) *Seychelles* > Tropical perfection in the Indian Ocean Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ### [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's northern bay of emerald waters Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's perfumed island of ylang-ylang Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 26–30°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ### [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) *Réunion* > French culture on a volcanic Indian Ocean isle Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Praslin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/praslin.md) *Seychelles* ### [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) *Seychelles* > Granite boulders on powder-white sand Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 27–29°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Vanilla Trade Winds – Nosy Be, Mauritius & Réunion](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-trade-winds-nosy-be-mauritius-reunion~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280111-14.md) | 2028-01-11 | 2028-01-25 | 14 | €1,580 | | Next | [Spicewind Passage – Indian Ocean to Cape](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spicewind-passage-indian-ocean-to-cape~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280208-21.md) | 2028-02-08 | 2028-02-29 | 21 | €2,780 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)