Compare Seychelles Island Explorer by Saga Travel
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3.5 | Average
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| Duration | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 3,305 |
| Price Per Day | $ 300 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
24 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 9 Dinners |
| Description |
Cruise from one paradise island to the next in search of the Seychelles' fascinating flora and fauna The Seychelles are the epitome of paradise, with powder-soft sands and sapphire-blue seas. Yet the islands, and waters that surround them, are home to fascinating wildlife, much of it unique. As part of a small group discover more with visits to protected habitats and opportunities to swim or snorkel from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world… |
Day 1: UK-Dubai-Seychelles
After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service, depart for your overnight flight to the Seychelles via Dubai.
Day 2: Mahé
Meals: Dinner
Arrive on the island of Mahé and transfer to the Crown Beach Hotel (4Q), which enjoys an unspoilt location beside beautiful Pointe Au Sel beach. Stay the next two nights.
Day 3: Mahé
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Spend the day relaxing on the secluded beach, swimming in the outdoor pool, or trying some of the hotel's water activities. Alternatively, you may like to join an optional excursion… B, D
Day 4 Mahe to St Anne Island
Join an included morning sightseeing tour to the island's capital, Victoria. Travel to the quay where M/Y Pegasus (4anchor) awaits. There will be a welcome cocktail on board after you cruise to nearby St Anne Island, where you'll moor overnight and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 5: St Anne Island to Curieuse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early this morning, cruise to the island of Curieuse. Once a leper colony, this small island is now a strictly protected part of the Marine Park, and home to a wild population of approximately 250 Giant Tortoises. Explore the old turtle farm and mangrove forests as you wind your way along the nature trails with a park guide. After a barbecue under the trees, spend a leisurely afternoon on the beach. Your ship will remain moored here overnight.
Day 6: Curieuse to Cousin Island to Anse Lazio, Praslin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You'll sail to Cousin Island, where an included excursion explores the bird sanctuary. This afternoon, head to Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin where M/Y Pegasus will drop anchor for the night. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world – perfect for relaxing before the sun sets.
Day 7: Anse Lazio, Praslin to Aride to St Pierre to Baie St Anne, Praslin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning you'll cruise to Aride – a dedicated nature reserve which has one of the most important sea bird populations in the Indian Ocean. Home to 18 native bird species – five of which can only be found on the Seychelles – there is also indigenous flora, including the Wright's gardenia. Perhaps join a walk to the top of the island for amazing views. This afternoon, leave Aride, pausing at St Pierre before continuing to Baie St Anne on the island of Praslin. Tonight enjoy a Creole night on board.
Day 8: Baie St Anne, Praslin to Felicite to La Digue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend the morning at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve – home to an abundance of Coco de Mer trees. If you are very lucky, you may spot one of the rarest birds in the world too, the Black Parrot. After a guided tour you'll continue to beautiful Cote d'Or beach for a swim before you head back to your ship. This afternoon M/Y Pegasus makes her way to the uninhabited island of Felicite, where you can snorkel and perhaps dive. This evening you'll sail to La Digue, where you'll moor for the night.
Day 9: La Digue to Moyenne Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning at leisure. Perhaps discover La Digue's traditional community, with ox carts and bicycles used as the main mode of transport. Alternatively you might like to join an optional excursion travelling by ox-cart to L'Union Estate where you'll see how coconut meat is dried and how coconut oil is milled. You then continue to Anse Source d'Argent – a magnificent beach which features unique rock formations – and finish your trip hunting for souvenirs in the village of La Passe. Return to your ship which heads for Moyenne Island this afternoon, and remains moored here overnight.
Day 10: Moyenne Island to Mahé
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today there will be a short guided tour around the island, and some free time for swimming. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on the beach before you board M/Y Pegasus for the final time, and sail back to Mahé's Victoria port. This evening there's live music on board during the Captain's farewell dinner.
Day 11: Mahé-Dubai-UK
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark your ship and travel to the airport for your return flight via Dubai. Arrive in the UK for your included UK door-to-door travel service home.
