Carrying a maximum of just 200 passengers she has a friendly and intimate atmosphere more akin to a private yacht than a quality cruise liner so you will soon get to know your fellow passengers, many of whom hail from European countries as well as other English speaking areas.

With a rich and varied vegetation, they are the major producer of the world's perfume essences, processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange, hence the name "Les Iles Parfumées".The Comoros are also famous for the prehistoric deep sea fish known as the coelacanthe, thought to be long extinct, but discovered earlier this century in these waters.

The French island of Mayotte is the oldest and most southerly of the Comoros. Encircled by a coral reef forming the world's largest lagoon, with a spectacular and exotic underwater world, its glorious interior is of volcanic peaks, thundering waterfalls, dense jungle and lush plantations. The colonial atmosphere of the capital, Mamoudzou, is distinctly French and here you can sample delicious fresh seafood at a local restaurant or admire the superb crafts of the Comorean artisans. Mayotte was invaded in the 19th century by the Sakalava from the island of Madagascar. The island came under the rule of a Malagasy chief, Andriansouli, and in 1843 he ceded Dzaoudzi to the French, who were looking for a naval base in the western Indian Ocean. The island was then dominated by Creole planters from Réunion, whose descendants continue to exert some political influence. Mayotte and the other three islands of the Comoros were made a colony of France in 1912, and Dzaoudzi remained the capital of the archipelago until it was replaced by Moroni in 1962.

Anjouan, the 'Scented Isle' is the most densely populated island in the archipelago. Not only is the Arab influence most in evidence here, its deep valleys, waterfalls, profusion of lakes, lovingly-tended plantations and beautiful beaches make the island unforgettable.

This 'Perfumed Isle' is home to vanilla, sugar and pepper plantations and fringed by miles of white sand beaches. Iit's little capital, Hellville, has many boutiques and interesting tourist shops. From here you can head into the countryside, enjoying magnificent views of the island's deep-blue crater lakes from the peak of Mt. Passot or take a trip to the nearby island of Nosy Komba. This lovely island plays host to a colony of black lemur.

Please note that one night is recommended in Mombasa because of lack of convenient flight connections back to Entebbe after the cruise and has already been included in the above given rates. This night will be spent at Sun N Sand Beach Hotel on all inclusive basis (bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks – sodas, juices, local beers and spirits, South African and Italian wines). You may wish to stay longer by using the extra nights’ amount given.