🇷🇪 Réunion
“French culture on a volcanic Indian Ocean isle”
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Nov – Mar
77 sailings over the next 12 months
Based on cruises available on Cruisello
Cruise ships berth at Port Est in Le Port, on the Pointe des Galets in Réunion's northwest. Réunion is a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, and its capital, Saint-Denis, is about 20 km east along the coast. The capital has Creole architecture, colourful shuttered houses, and a busy central market. The Jardin de l'État, a botanical garden dating from 1773, sits in the centre of town with a small natural history museum at one end. French is the official language, and the euro is the currency. The real draw is the island's interior. Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupts regularly and can be visited when conditions allow. The Cirque de Mafate, a volcanic caldera accessible only on foot or by helicopter, has isolated villages and steep hiking trails. Closer to Saint-Denis, the coast has black-sand beaches and sugarcane fields. Créole cooking mixes French, Indian, and Malagasy influences: rougail saucisse, samosas, and cari poulet are everyday dishes. Vanilla from the island is considered some of the best in the world.
Sail to Pointe des Galets (Réunion) for $1,514pp
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