Go Mad–Agascar in the Indian Ocean

Opening at cinemas nationwide on 5 December 2008, the second installment of the adventures of the New York Zoo escapees is set to be the Christmas must-see movie for all the family. Having left the lemurs in Madagascar, Alex the Lion voiced by Ben Stiller, and the rest of the gang are flying back to New York with ‘Penguin Air’ when they become stranded in Africa and get to meet their wild relatives!

If your little tigers are inspired by the movie and want to see Alex the Lion and Gloria the Hippo on their own wild adventure, join Costa Cruises on a magical journey and set sail from Mauritius for The Seychelles, Madagascar and Africa!

Costa Europa – Mauritus, Seychelles, Kenya and Madagascar
14 nights from only £939 per person on a cruise-only basis

Discover the azure seas and tropical delights of the Indian Ocean from the majestic Costa Europa. You’ll have the opportunity to laze on white-sand beaches and embark on a series of exotic excursions to admire wild animals in their natural environment.

Begin your cruise adventure in Port Louis, Mauritius, before setting sail for Mahe in the beautiful Seychelles. Take the opportunity to view giraffes, zebras, elephants and other wildlife in their natural habitat in Mombasa, Kenya, where you can enjoy a safari in Tsavo East, one of the world’s largest wildlife parks.

After a visit to Mayotte in the Comoros Islands, the next ports of call are Nosy Be and Diego Suarez in magical Madagascar, where you can visit a unique variety of lemurs and friendly monkeys at the National Park of the Amber Mountains. Fans of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, will relish the opportunity to see King Julien and Maurice in their natural habitat. The final stop is Reunion, home to striking sub-tropical scenery and a live volcano, before you return to Port Louis in Mauritius.

Departs Port Louis, Mauritius, 20 December 2008 – 28 February 2009

Prices start at £939 per adult and £159 per child (based on one child sharing with two adults), sharing an inside cabin, cruise-only, for 14 nights, including all meals and port taxes.

For more information or to book, log on to Costacruises.co.uk.