Arrive in Johannesburg in the morning and continue onto Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, one of the most coveted destinations for safaris in Africa. Join your first safari this afternoon.
Take an early flight to Johannesburg and onto the Seychelles. Overnight in the capital Mahe.
Choose from the optional activities.
Peaks of Paradise Hike
Explore the Island
After a leisurely morning board the Pegasos for your "Garden Of Eden" Seychelles Cruise Itinerary.
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. 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 and snorkeling. Evening at anchor.
Anse Lazio – Aride - St Pierre - Baie St Anne, Praslin
In the morning we leave for Aride. Our 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.
***ARIDE ISLAND is often closed for visit during South East Trade winds (from May to September as guide-line). It may also close at short notice during strong surf.
Baie St Anne, Praslin – Felicite or Grand Soeur – La Digue
Praslin Baie St Anne, optional tour to Vallee de Mai . Afternoon sailing to Felicite or Grand Soeur for snorkeling. Arrival in Felicite or Grand Soeur for afternoon snorkeling and swimming. Evening sailing to La Digue. Evening arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the port.
La Digue - Moyenne Island
Half day optional excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. Our optional excursion will take us through Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Arrive 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 return to the ship. Late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island, opposite Mahe. Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.
Moyenne Island
Moyenne Island – Mahe, Inter Island Quay
Short guided around the island and time for swim. This is the last opportunity for snorkelling and swimming. Deck BBQ. 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 from your yacht 9am after breakfast.
Note:
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of variety cruises and of the Vessels Captain in case of adverse weather condition. Note that due to such changes passengers are not entitle to any automatic refunds but variety cruises guarantees that passengers will be disembarked at the advertised port, on time for their flights.
