Cruising
There aren't many places on Earth where Hawks-Bill Turtles feel so unthreatened that they come ashore in broad daylight to lay their eggs. These exotic Gallic outposts were made for exploring by sea, with BBQ breaks on deserted islands, everyday swimming stops, and walking tours through the lush interiors. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 miles east of Kenya, these 115 Islands offer everything from unsurpassed white sandy beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites and incredible wildlife.
Embarkation is between 14:00-15:00pm. After the welcome cocktail and safety drill, we leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby Sainte Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near Sainte Anne. Welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner
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Early in the morning, we depart Sainte Anne Island 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we sail for Cousin Island. 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. This afternoon, we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports and snorkelling. Evening at anchor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we leave for Aride. Our excursion by the island's rangers will take you all the way to the top of the island for an amazing view over the island. The island is home to the Wright's Gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon's shear water, the Seychelles warbler. At noon, we sail for St. Pierre Island. We reach St. Pierre after lunch for a 3 hour snorkelling and swimming stop. At sunset, we leave St. Pierre to sail into Baie Saint Anne, Praslin. Overnight at dock. Creole Night. Please Note: Aride Island may be closed by local authorities in May-September due to South East Trade winds. During this time, weather permitting, the Captain will be calling at equally beautiful locales, visiting Cote D’Or or Anse Georgette. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembarkation is after breakfast at 09:00am. Meals: Breakfast
Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (va)
