The price includes
• Air transport Paris/Malaga and Valletta/Paris on special or regular flight in economy class with or without stopover
• Port taxes (€300 to date) and air taxes (€220 to date), variable and subject to change
• Accommodation on board in the chosen cabin category
• Full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner) and water, wine, tea or coffee during meals on board
• All activities and entertainment on board (cocktail, Captain’s evening, workshops, shows)
• Carrying of baggage upon embarkation and disembarkation
• Service charges for on-board personnel
• The services of a French-speaking cruise director and his team
• A series of conferences given by a specialist from the region
The price does not include
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Optional excursions
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• The Special Conditions of Sale will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract.
• Possibility of business class flights: contact us
• For France: possibilities of departure and return from the region, contact us
Minimum number of participants
140Special conditions
The General Terms and Conditions of Sale, of which the conditions reproduced below are only an extract, will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract. In accordance with the provisions of Articles R. 211-5 and L. 211-9 of the Tourism Code, RDM expressly reserves the right to make certain modifications to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and to modify the price of its Cruises without notice. Any modification will be communicated in writing to the Seller before the conclusion of the Contract. "RDM" means Rivages Du Monde SASU whose registered office is located at 19, rue du Quatre-Septembre, 75002 - Paris, France, which organizes cruises and markets them to the Seller.
The “Seller” means the legal entity that directly sold the Cruise to the Traveler.
“Traveler” means any person who has purchased an RDM cruise from the Seller.
Reservation :
Any reservation will be the subject of a contract concluded between RDM and the Seller specifying all the conditions and obligations of RDM and the Seller (price, payment terms, programs, cancellation conditions, etc.). The contract will only be deemed concluded after payment of the deposit by the Seller.
Travel prices:
- Fuel cost: For the departures of the 2025 Maritime Cruises and 2024/2025 River and Coastal Cruises, the sales prices are revised if the variation in the cost of fuel, calculated on the basis of the pricing conditions communicated by the Carriers, is greater than 5%. The reference price of a ton of fuel is 680 USD (PLATTS index) and 1 EUR = 1.05 USD.
- Currency rates: The currency rates used to calculate prices for the 2025 Maritime Cruises and for the 2024/2025 River and Coastal Cruises are: 1 EUR = 1.05 USD, The portion of the program paid in dollars for the 2025 Maritime Cruises may be between 10 and 20% depending on the programs.
The share of the program paid in dollars for River and Coastal Cruises 2024/2025 for cruises in Asia and Oceania can be between 50 and 85% depending on the programs.
Contingent Management - Retrocessions:
The “TO” or “GIR” rate is applicable within the framework of a brochure type program or if there is a minimum of 15 Travelers.
The Seller does not undertake to RDM to fill all of the reserved cabins. In return, RDM reserves the right at any time and in consultation with the Seller to take back all or part of the unsold quotas.
Where possible, RDM will attempt to keep contingents free of charge for as long as possible. Seller agrees to provide RDM with a weekly sales statement as soon as sales have commenced.
The “Group” rate is applicable if there is a minimum of 15 Travelers.
RDM allocates a cabin contingent with an option date. The Seller does not undertake to RDM to fill all of the reserved cabins. In return, RDM reserves the right, at the end of the option, to take back all or part of the unsold contingents. The Seller undertakes to provide RDM with a sales statement at the end of the option.
Cancellation fees:
The “TO” or “GIR” rate:
In the event of cancellation by the Traveler, cancellation fees must be paid according to the following terms:
Between the Reservation and 1 year before departure: 200 euros fee per person;
Between 1 year and 6 months before departure: 20% of the total amount of Services;
Between 6 months and 2 months before departure: 50% of the total amount of Services;
Between 2 months and 1 month before departure: 75% of the total amount of Services;
Less than 1 month before departure: 100% of the total amount of Services.
The “Group” rate
Possibility to cancel 15% of the quota without fees up to D-121. Beyond that, the following fees apply:
From the reservation to D-121: 10% of the total amount
Between 120 and 91 days: 20% of the total amount
Between 90 and 61 days: 40% of the total amount
Between 60 and 31 days: 50% of the total amount
Between 30 and 15 days: 70% of the total amount
Between 14 days and departure: 100% of the total amount
Reservations and payment
The “TO” or “GIR” rate
30% deposit on those registered 6 months before the first departure, updateable 4 months before the first departure.
Balance 35 days before departure
The “Group” rate
30% upon signing the contract
Balance 35 days before departure
Navigation
The port of call times are given for information purposes only and have no contractual value. The Captain of the ship is the only person authorized to define the conditions of navigation and has the right to interrupt a cruise, to modify its itinerary and the ports of call for reasons of force majeure, weather (fog, storm, insufficient or excessive rise in water levels, in particular) or for safety requirements of the Travelers or the ship.
Full General Conditions of Sale available upon request.
Formalities
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date and visa for Algeria (except participation in optional excursions)
Health formalities
DTP recommended.The boat
The brand new World Explorer was born in August 2019 in the shipyards of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.
Its cutting-edge technology allows it to navigate safely… even in the most extreme areas of the planet such as the confines of the Antarctic continent. It can access the most remote ports and thus facilitates the creation of exceptional itineraries.
On board the World Explorer, modernity is combined with elegance and comfort: the elegance of its resolutely sleek and refined design, the comfort and safety of its navigation provided by its high technicality. It adapts as well to expeditions as to beautiful coastal navigations or long ocean crossings.
The World Explorer is equipped with hybrid engines that allow it to carry out all its maneuvers in ports while limiting greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible. Its Rolls-Royce engines are optimized for minimum consumption.
Its new dynamic parking system allows it to stay in place without using anchors when it is stationary near the coast. This optimizes the preservation of underwater flora and the protection of ecosystems. Its new stabilizer technology also limits its consumption at sea.
On board, everything is done to limit waste as much as possible: water consumption, plastic objects, stock management, etc. Information is broadcast digitally on screens, which limits the use of paper.
Boat characteristics
• Construction: in 2019 in Viana do Castelo (Portugal)• Length: 126 meters
• Width: 19 meters
• Draft: 4.75 meters
• Engines: 2 Rolls Royce hybrid/electric engines
• Certification/Ice class: 1B
• Classification: Exploration/Luxury
• Cabins: 98 cabins, all exterior
• Decks: 8 decks, including 3 dedicated to cabins
• Capacity: 180 passengers
• Crew: 105 to 125 members
• Max speed: 16 knots
• Portuguese pavilion
• Cabin voltage: 220 volts
Important note
The itinerary and stopovers may be modified, in particular due to weather conditions. Only the captain is authorized to make these decisions. The program may be modified due to local cultural events or technical requirements.
Some destinations or stopovers have a limited number of French-speaking guides or do not have French-speaking guides. A translation into French will be provided to guarantee the French-speaking nature of our excursions.
Optional excursions can be booked through our services up to 1 month before departure (or on board, but subject to availability!). They will be carried out if they bring together a minimum of 30 participants per excursion.
Highlights
An exceptional itinerary linking the most beautiful Algerian cities: 1 and a half days in white Algiers, 1 half-day in radiant Oran and 1 day in Skikda, gateway to Constantine
Two stopovers in Tunisia with a visit to the ancient site of Carthage, a UNESCO world heritage site
Discover Valletta, the captivating Maltese capital, with its imposing fortifications, baroque architecture and rich and diverse heritage
Optional excursions to discover the most beautiful historical sites in North Africa
Departure information
Possible departures from: Paris, Land Only, MarseilleValid identity card
Not requiredValid passport
Not requiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date
Not requiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date and Visa
RequiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date, Visa and insurance
Not requiredOther information
Flight included
World Explorer
Cruise liner
