--- title: "Vanilla Shoals – Mahé, Réunion & Nosy Be" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-shoals-mahe-reunion-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14 description: "14-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/963355c50f78dacf.jpg --- # Vanilla Shoals – Mahé, Réunion & Nosy Be ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Port Louis on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/963355c50f78dacf.jpg) A 14-night round trip from Port Louis, sailing on the evening of 22 December. It calls at Pointe des Galets (Réunion) (overnight), La Digue Island Seychelles, Mahe Island Seychelles, Antsiranana and Nosy Be Island, with five days at sea along the way. The stops are in Réunion, Seychelles and Madagascar, and calls last 10 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. You're back in Port Louis, arriving at 04:00 on 4 January and staying overnight. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Antsiranana. On New Year's Day the ship is at Nosy Be Island. 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:** 2027-12-22 - **Return:** 2028-01-05 - **From:** [Port Louis, Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 21:00 | 25–29°C | | 2 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | | 24–28°C | | 3 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 6 | [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 08:00 | 18:00 | 26–28°C | | 7 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 02:00 | | 26–28°C | | 8 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | | 19:00 | 26–28°C | | 10 | [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) | MG | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–30°C | | 11 | [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) | MG | 08:00 | 19:00 | 25–28°C | | 14 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 04:00 | | 25–29°C | | 15 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 00:00 | | 25–29°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 | €3,895 | €3,895 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=3001d63d-c1ea-4e93-9784-0ca26d3ef2c1) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,200 | €5,200 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=bf790f7f-c06b-4c13-a62d-a114d13077f4) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €6,540 | €6,540 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=f1c1db52-a2ec-40da-945d-3a0a285fce25) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €7,345 | €7,345 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=3403bbb8-eabb-40c6-8e9b-c944b13c59d2) | 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 | €4,330 | €2,165 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=f2041785-a652-4701-bc3a-501fd214d93a) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,860 | €2,930 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=9e32fa6b-595e-44ea-a6c1-8889a1f379b3) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €7,440 | €3,720 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=da665427-ddf0-4315-9f28-bba6f3aa6970) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €8,470 | €4,235 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=9a9a1b2d-9b8b-4049-9cbf-8e9225c86612) | | Suite | Suite | €11,830 | €5,915 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=c80f303f-f952-413e-8e54-4eecd24afef8) | 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 | €5,535 | €1,845 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=de1b5e20-7cc7-4e2f-b37c-6b19d00ad2b0) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €7,065 | €2,355 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=c8f3ebdc-902d-4422-baef-d6b8b22cbbeb) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €8,645 | €2,882 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=0dc51d21-35fa-42ad-ba67-6e491f77bf10) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €9,675 | €3,225 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=b38671be-ab4b-4963-855b-e16acfb3c985) | | Suite | Suite | €13,035 | €4,345 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=01fd3314-33b2-431c-bfee-c7469493e560) | 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 | €6,740 | €1,685 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=1d141099-a926-4b63-9d69-f0a82cead6b1) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €8,270 | €2,068 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=00f6b3a9-d870-40fb-9cda-f4ea4298d3ff) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €9,850 | €2,463 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=0f15d9d2-145b-4e06-ae70-fa283f413faa) | | Suite | Suite | €14,240 | €3,560 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md?pid=76b83aa6-e93e-40b9-a2e7-2bf6615d030f) | 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 | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €4,330 | €5,860 | €7,440 | €11,830 | | 2026-10-03 | €4,330 | €5,860 | €7,440 | €11,830 | | 2026-10-04 | €4,330 | €5,860 | €7,440 | €11,830 | | 2026-10-05 | €4,330 | €5,860 | €7,440 | €11,830 | ## 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 ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°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: 24–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [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: 26–28°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ### [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: 25–30°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 ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Dune to Reef – Cape Town to Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/cruises/dune-to-reef-cape-town-to-mauritius~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md) | 2027-11-04 | 2027-12-22 | 48 | €4,070 | | Next | [Vanilla Trade Winds – Seychelles & Nosy Be](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-trade-winds-seychelles-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280105-14.md) | 2028-01-05 | 2028-01-19 | 14 | €1,580 | ## 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)