A stunning 6km uninhabited sandbar near Inhaca Island - your exclusive private beach experience with turquoise waters, beach BBQ, and water sports.
Portuguese Island (Ilha dos Portugueses) is a stunning 6-kilometre uninhabited sandbar located near Inhaca Island, just off the coast of southern Mozambique. This exclusive destination is completely uninhabited - there are no permanent structures, no residents, just pristine white sand meeting crystal-clear turquoise waters.
The island emerges from the Indian Ocean like a natural masterpiece, featuring powder-soft white sand beaches surrounded by warm, shallow waters perfect for swimming. The calm, protected waters make it ideal for families and water sports enthusiasts alike.
MSC Cruises transforms this sandbar into an exclusive beach club for the day. Tender boats transport passengers (approximately 20 minutes from the ship) to enjoy a full day of activities, beach BBQ lunch, and tropical relaxation in a true Robinson Crusoe setting.
MSC sets up a full beach experience with water sports, games, and entertainment for your day in paradise.
Hold on tight for an exhilarating ride across the turquoise waters on an inflatable banana boat - a fun adventure for the whole family.
Explore the clear waters with snorkelling gear or glide across the calm lagoon on a kayak. Equipment available on the island.
Experience the waters aboard a traditional Mozambican dhow sailing vessel - a unique cultural experience with stunning views.
Join in organised beach volleyball matches, soccer games, and other activities run by the MSC entertainment team.
Enjoy a delicious beach barbecue lunch prepared fresh on the island - included in your cruise fare. Cold drinks available from the beach bar.
Optional excursion to nearby Inhaca Island to explore the local village, marine biology museum, and lighthouse (additional cost).
The warm, clear waters around Portuguese Island are home to a wonderful variety of marine life.
The shallow waters are home to colourful reef fish including angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and damselfish swimming among the seagrass beds.
The waters near Inhaca Island are home to green and loggerhead sea turtles. Lucky snorkellers may spot them feeding in the seagrass meadows.
Bottlenose dolphins are regularly spotted in the surrounding waters, often visible from the tender boats on the journey to and from the island.
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Experience Portuguese Island on these MSC cruise packages from Durban.
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