Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV), the destinational UK based cruise line, said its 22,080 gross ton Marco Polo would sail from Bristol on a 78 night Grand Africa & Indian Ocean Voyage on 6 January 2020.

“Escape the winter and head south in search of African adventures on this truly epic voyage visiting Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya. Sail across the Indian Ocean calling at tropical island paradises including Mauritius, the Seychelles, Maldives and Sri Lanka,” the company said in a statement.

“By contrast, India will ignite your senses with its ancient traditions, artistic heritage and astonishing architecture. Then, discover famous historical sites in Egypt and Jordan before transiting the Suez Canal to the Holy Land and the Mediterranean homeward bound,” CMV said.

Fares will start at £11,999, with second adult in the same cabin free, the company said.