Rare steamboats Posted November 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Thank you for sharing your review with everyone at Cruise Critic." steamboats was awarded the badge 'Great Review' We had the pleasure to be onboard Swan Hellenic´s new SH Diana from Mombasa to Maputo. Our port stops were Aldabra and Assumption Island (Outer Islands, Seychelles) and Nosy Be, Mahajanga, Morondava and Toliara in Madagascar. My photo intense review starts with the ship itself. It´s a deck by deck description. The text is in German but usually an automatic translation works pretty well. And there are still plenty of photos ;-). Enjoy! steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted November 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2023 As always thank you for the great photos and review! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted November 27, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Part 2 covering the extra costs is online. This entry includes the bar menu although most beverages including cocktails are included. You can also order cocktails which are not on the menu with no extra cost as long as they are made with the included spirits. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted November 28, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Todays entry ist featuring all details of a balcony cabin. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted November 29, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted November 29, 2023 First entry of the actual trip - a couple of photos of the pre cruise hotel which was included - unfortunately we had heavy rain so we weren´t really able to use the amenities of the hotel. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted November 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2023 This is a nice ship that I have never considered. I'm glad I came across this post when I was reading the Havila Norway posts! Thank you for the great photos and information about your trip and this ship. ~Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted November 30, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Thanks all! There will be a short break until the weekend. I still have to work on further entries of the actual cruise. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 2, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Day 2 is online - we finally board the SH Diana an leave Mombasa for the Seychelles. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted December 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Another great post! I\m getting some ideas for the future! ~Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 3, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Day 3 is a seaday from Mombasa to Aldabra. Nevertheless, a lot to do onboard! steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 4, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On day 4 we have reached Aldabra, Seychelles. This remote atoll has only a research station plus 150,000 giant turtoises. A mere 900 people are visiting this atoll per year. We were offered three different walk and opted for the backpath tour to see endemic birds and more. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 5, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted December 5, 2023 We start day 5 with a zodiac tour at Aldabra and continue to Assumption Island for snorkeling (or just an afternoon at the beach). steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 6, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On day 6 we reach our first port in Madagascar. On Nosy Komba we visit the black lemurs. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 9, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Day 7 sees us in Mahajanga, Madagascar, where we have an extensive city tour. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 10, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted December 10, 2023 The cruise continues on day 8 with a relaxing day at sea and a visit to the bridge. There will be a longer break now - too much work. But the review will continue. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 16, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Here we go... Day 9 and another port stop. Today the SH Diana is anchoring near Morondava and we are visiting the Baobab Avenue and the local market. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 17, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On day 10 we have our last port stop in Toliara, Madagascar, where we are visiting the Reliana Spiny Forest Reserve. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 18, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Day 11 is a seaday to Maputo - not that exciting. I will also add the link to day 12 tomorrow but that´s just the trip back home and some sights of Maputo from the ship. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 19, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted December 19, 2023 The last entry of my review is covering the arrival in Maputo and the Long journey back home. Thanks for following and reading! steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small is better Posted May 3 #20 Share Posted May 3 On 11/26/2023 at 5:36 AM, steamboats said: We had the pleasure to be onboard Swan Hellenic´s new SH Diana from Mombasa to Maputo. Our port stops were Aldabra and Assumption Island (Outer Islands, Seychelles) and Nosy Be, Mahajanga, Morondava and Toliara in Madagascar. My photo intense review starts with the ship itself. It´s a deck by deck description. The text is in German but usually an automatic translation works pretty well. And there are still plenty of photos ;-). Enjoy! steamboats Thank you so much for the detailed report. Very helpful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssawjo Posted June 24 #21 Share Posted June 24 Thank you for your very inclusive review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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