VICTORIA, MAHE ISLAND

DAY 1-2

Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is a vibrant city on Mahé Island’s northeastern side, blending diverse cultures and traditions. Attractions include the bustling stalls of Victoria Market, the Hindu shrine of Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple and the colourful “Jivan Imports” store. The Victoria Botanical Garden features Aldabra giant tortoises and 200 plant species, including unique trees like the coco-de-mer.

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CURIEUSE ISLAND

DAY 3

Curieuse Marine National Park’s captivating landscape is made up of red earth mountains and granite hills. The Coco de Mer palm, which produces the world’s largest nuts, grows only here and Praslin. Baie Laraie is home to all seven mangrove species in Seychelles, while the area is also the site of a tortoise sanctuary. Once a leper colony, Curieuse hosts giant Aldabra tortoises and sea turtles. Pointe Rouge offers diving in vibrant coral reefs.

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COUSIN ISLAND

DAY 4

Cousin Island, a land and sea special reserve, is a conservation success story. In 1959, just 26 Seychelles warblers remained, clinging to life in a mangrove swamp. An intensive program cut back coconuts, allowing the warbler’s native forest to recover. Cousin’s restoration also benefited the endangered Seychelles magpie robin. The island is now a thriving indigenous forest and wetland, attracting birds, giant tortoises, lizards and more.

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PRASLIN ISLAND

DAY 5

Praslin has some of the Seychelles’ finest beaches, like Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, with granite boulders dotting the soft sands. Busy Anse Volbert-Côte D’Or offers views of Chauve Souris islet. Inland, Praslin National Park’s rugged jungle hosts rare flora and fauna. The Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO site, features a coco de mer forest, one of only two populations of these enormous trees, bearing the world’s largest fruit and heaviest seeds.

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GRANDE SOEUR ISLAND

DAY 6

Grande Soeur, the slightly larger of the Sister Islands, is a peaceful spot known for its granite rocks emerging above palm-fringed beaches, creating stunning landmarks like Table Rock. Grande Soeur East, the most picturesque beach on the island, claims the crown as Seychelles’ finest. The island is also one of the archipelago’s best snorkelling spots with sea turtles, tropical fish and small reef sharks. Hiking trails lead to panoramic views.

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ARIDE ISLAND

DAY 7

Aride Island, one of Seychelles’ finest nature reserves, offers a glimpse into the islands’ unspoilt past. The uninhabited granitic island hosts vital seabird colonies, with 10 breeding species, including the world’s largest populations of two frigatebird species and the roseate tern subspecies arideensis. Reptile density is among the highest globally. Rare native plants like Wright’s Gardenia grow in their natural state only on Aride.

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LA DIGUE

DAY 8

La Digue is renowned for idyllic beaches dotted with granite boulders like Anse Source d’Argent on the west coast. Secluded beaches like Anse Bonnet Carré and Anse Cocos on the east are accessible only on foot, featuring calm, shallow waters. Hikers enjoy the ascent to Nid d’Aigle, the 333-m high island peak, with a restaurant halfway up. The Veuve Nature Reserve protects the rare Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher’s breeding habitat.

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MOYENNE ISLAND

DAY 9

The tiny Moyenne Island in the inner Seychelles covers just 9 hectares. The 2km shoreline features white sand beaches and granite boulders characteristic of the Seychelles. Despite its size, Moyenne hosts high biodiversity. Moyenne Island National Park, the world’s smallest, was established in 2009 by Brendon Grimshaw to preserve the ecosystem. Densely covered in trees and plants, it represents 40 native species, many unique to Moyenne.

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VICTORIA, MAHE ISLAND

DAY 10

Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is a vibrant city on Mahé Island’s northeastern side, blending diverse cultures and traditions. Attractions include the bustling stalls of Victoria Market, the Hindu shrine of Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple and the colourful “Jivan Imports” store. The Victoria Botanical Garden features Aldabra giant tortoises and 200 plant species, including unique trees like the coco-de-mer.

VICTORIA, MAHE ISLAND

DAY 1

Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is a vibrant city on Mahé Island’s northeastern side, blending diverse cultures and traditions. Attractions include the bustling stalls of Victoria Market, the Hindu shrine of Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple and the colourful “Jivan Imports” store. The Victoria Botanical Garden features Aldabra giant tortoises and 200 plant species, including unique trees like the coco-de-mer.

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BIJOUTIER ISLAND

DAY 2

Tiny Bijoutier Island is renowned for its serene beaches. The remote Outer Islands are graced with a palm-fringed shoreline and exquisite white sand. This circular islet is accessible only during high tide and boasts shallow, crystalline waters. It serves as a haven for frigatebirds, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and a nesting ground for turtles. Spotted tiger cowrie shells and giant crabs add to the island’s natural charm.

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DAY AT SEA

DAY 3

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

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ASTOVE ISLAND

DAY 4

Astove Island, in Astove Atoll, was once a copra oil plantation but is now a pristine nature reserve with a vibrant lagoon and white beaches. Mangroves fringe the shallows, and giant Aldabra tortoises freely roam the interior. The vertical reef, Astove Wall, is known for dramatic cliff faces, making it one of the world’s best dive sites. Nutrient-rich currents attract prized fish like Indo-Pacific permit, barracuda and bluefin trevally.

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COSMOLEDO ATOLL

DAY 4

Cosmoledo Atoll in the Seychelles comprises islands known for white sand flats, lagoon edges and channels, home to fish like bonefish, milkfish, permit, triggerfish, trevally and more. Hawksbill and green turtles nest on beaches. An important bird area, Cosmoledo has the Seychelles’ largest colonies of all three booby species, including the last brown booby population, plus many terns, frigatebirds and other endemic birds.

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ALDABRA ATOLL

DAY 5-6

Aldabra, a massive raised coral atoll consisting of 13 islands encircling a lagoon, is home to the world’s largest colony of 100,000 giant tortoises. The isolated archipelago features a protected landscape with hundreds of flowering plant and fern species. Endemic Aldabra drongos and pink flamingos are often seen. The white-throated rail, the last remaining flightless bird in the Indian Ocean, scours this unique habitat.

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ASSUMPTION ISLAND

DAY 6

The kidney-shaped Assumption Island, a part of the Aldabra Group located over 1,000 km southwest of Mahé, is renowned for its diverse butterfly species, such as the belenois aldabrensis. The island is also home to giant tortoises, Assumption day geckos, and hosts nesting sea turtles near the shoreline. A tranquil white-sand beach stretches for miles alongside brilliantly turquoise water on the west coast.

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DAY AT SEA

DAY 7

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

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DAY 8

Cosmopolitan Zanzibar Island, or Unguja, known as the Spice Island, features Zanzibar City’s UNESCO-listed Stone Town(Mji Mkongwe)—a lively warren of narrow streets with 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Highlights include the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and a spice market with stalls heaped with locally grown spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Nearby, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is home to the red colobus monkey, unique to Zanzibar.

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PEMBA ISLAND

DAY 9

Cloaked in lush vegetation, hilly Pemba Island is famed for its clove farms, peaceful islets and white-sand beaches. The island’s biodiverse forests are a haven for grazing blue duiker (small antelope) and the Pemba flying fox, identifiable by its distinctive rusty-red fur and enormous wingspan stretching over five feet. Offshore, vibrantly coloured coral teems with marine life including green turtles, whitetip reef sharks and nudibranchs.

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LAMU

DAY 10

A Swahili settlement and former trading hub dating back 700 years, Lamu is a storied seafront town on Lamu Island. Clusters of ornate, well-preserved buildings built from coral stone and mangrove timber fill its maze of narrow streets. Tiny alleyways reveal intricately carved wooden doors, arcaded facades and hidden courtyards. The fort and museum are fantastic places to learn about Swahili culture. Dhow cruises visit neighbouring Manda island.

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MOMBASA

DAY 11

A dynamic coastal metropolis, Mombasa’s rich history comes from a beguiling blend of cultures. Over centuries, Arabs, Portuguese, Asians, and British settlers coexisted in the old town, blending African, European, and Asian architectural styles. Perched above the sea, Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in the 1590s to protect the city, while the bustling spice market is packed with fragrant stalls selling pepper, ginger and cardamom.

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2 pieces of checked baggage per person is included (weight restrictions apply). Seat select fees may apply. Additional payment for excess luggage not included. Voluntary date change fees for Emirates flights are from $450 per ticket in addition to any fare/tax differences. Voluntary cancellation fees for Emirates flights are from $900 per ticket.

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