The Seychelles Islands are the perfect destination for both summer and winter cruises due to their warm year round climate. Discover the Seychelles the best way: By small ship! Hop from island to island in this unspoilt paradise and visit a variety islands renowned for their fauna and flora, and beaches. Snorkel or dive to see an amazing underwater world. Walk into centuries old rain forests with unique and endemic species of wildlife and spot the rare black parrots, the world famous Coco de Mer palm trees or the giant tortoise. We hop from island to island, taking plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing on the amazing beaches. The pace of life here is slow, and why rush?
Your tour highlights
- Visit Curieuse – the uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoise.
- Enjoy water sports – snorkelling or diving
- Sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Tour itinerary
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. After the Welcome cocktail and safety drill, we leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne. Welcome dinner
We leave St Anne Island early in the morning to reach Curieuse. This morning we visit this uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoises. Our walking excursion with a park guide will bring us to the farm, along mangrove forests. Later we return to the beach for a BBQ under the trees. In the afternoon you can enjoy the beach and sea activities. Overnight at anchor..
In the morning we sail for Cousin Island. Optional excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care Bird Life International. A quarter million birds breed on Cousin which also has several nesting beaches for turtles. Later in the afternoon we reach Anse Lazio. In the afternoon we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports, snorkelling or optional diving. Evening at anchor.
In the morning we leave for Aride. Our optional excursion will take you all the way to the top of the island for an amazing view of the island. The island is home to the Wright’s gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon’s shearwater, the Seychelles warbler. At noon we sail for St Pierre Island. We reach St Pierre after lunch for a 3 hour snorkeling and swimming stop. At sunset, we leave St Pierre to sail into Baie St Anne, Praslin. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.
Baie St. Anne, Praslin. Optional excursion to the famous Vallee de Mai Reserve, a World Heritage site. You will explore the pathways under tall palm trees which produce the famous Coco de Mer and you might sight a black parrot only found in Praslin. Afternoon sailing to Felicite for swimming, snorkelling or optional diving excursion on this uninhabited island. Evening sailing to La Digue. Evening arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the Port. Overnight.
Half day excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. Our optional excursion will take us by bus to the Veuve Nature Reserve and through Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Arrival at L’ Union Estate and tour of the copra kiln, traditional coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house. Time at Anse Source D’ Argent one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Marvel at some of Seychelles most impressive rock formations – truly unique, whilst enjoying a refreshment. Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe, the islands main village, before returning to the ship. Late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island, opposite Mahe. Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.
Short guiding around the island and time for swim. Beach BBQ on the island. This is a last opportunity for snorkelling and swimming. We leave Moyenne Island for Mahe’s Victoria Port in the afternoon. Late afternoon, we reach the Inter island Quay, Mahe. Captain’s Farewell Dinner with live music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe.
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am
What you’ll see on the tour
Tour pricing:
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Tour Inclusions:
• Voyage on board in selected cabin category with private bathroom and air conditioning
• Tea, Filter coffee and drinking water available on board
• Half-board OR Full Board: including a Welcome Cocktail and Captain’s Dinner (destinational & ship dependant )
• English speaking cruise escort
• Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (Masks, Fins and Snorkels), and Beach Towels
• Kayaks, Water Toys and Stand-Up Paddle Boards (subject to availability)
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• Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
• Walking tours of the islands Cousin, Curieuse, Moyenne & Aride, guided by the island’s rangers.