Description
Overview
Islands to be visited
- Victoria, Mahé Island
- St Anne Island
- Curieuse
- Cousin Island
- Anse Lazio
- Aride
- St Pierre Island
- Baie St Anne
- Praslin
- Felicite
- La Digue
- Moyenne Island
Available sailing dates
Cabins and maximum occupancy
- 1 to 2 passengers* – Category A, B or C cabins
- 3 passengers* – Category A cabin
- Boarding day in Victoria, Mahé Island - St. Anne IslandBegin your memorable journey with Qatar Airways flights to Mahé.After arriving at Mahé Airport, please arrange your own transfer to Port Victoria for embarkation. We recommend to take a private transfer or taxi to the ferry terminal, located approximately 12 km away from the airport and takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.Cruise boarding starts at 11:00AM and ends by 1:00PM. Make sure you reach the port on time for the boarding procedures.Ship departs at 2:00PM - 3:00PM.Enjoy a welcome drink before we set sail for our first stop, Sainte Anne where you can dive into the inviting Indian Ocean! Dinner on board and overnight at anchor.
St Anne Island - CurieuseAn early departure means we’ll be at the uninhabited island of Curieuse ready for a day of excursions: guided walking tours, mangrove forest exploration, giant tortoise spotting, and more. Welcome in the afternoon with a beach barbecue and snorkelling opportunities or, with beaches this beautiful, you may prefer to simply lie back and soak it all in. We wouldn’t blame you. Overnight at anchor.
- Curieuse - Cousin Island - Anse Lazio
From Curieuse to Anse Lazio. But first a visit to Cousin Island: the entire island has been a nature reserve since 1968. We’ll visit the bird sanctuary before sailing onwards to Anse Lazio in Praslin - globally recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here, the time is yours; enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing or napping, before heading back to the ship. Overnight at anchor.
- Anse Lazio - Aride - St Pierre Island - Baie St Anne - Praslin
Experience a wake up call like no other: experienced island rangers will take you on an early-morning guided tour to the top of the island for a one-in-a-million vantage point. Be sure to bring your camera. Aride is famous for numerous indiginous species; your guide will point these out as you traverse the unique landscape. At noon we sail to St. Pierre Island for 3 hours of snorkelling and swimming. Dry off, and enjoy a sunset sail to Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, in time for a cultural Creole Night. Overnight at dock. *Aride island often closed by local authorities during Southeast Trade winds (from May to September as a guideline). It may also close at short notice during strong winds. During this time, weather permitting, Variety Cruises Captain will be calling at equally beautiful locales, visiting Cote D’Or or Anse Georgette.
- Baie St Anne - Praslin - Felicite - La Digue
Today is all about going where the wind takes us - figuratively and literally! After an optional tour to Vallee de Mai, the green heart of Praslin often described as a Garden of Eden, we’ll set off for Felicite or Grand Soeur. Wherever we end up, we guarantee you fun in the beautiful Seychelles sun. Evening sail to La Digue where we’ll anchor for the night.
- La Digue - Moyenne Island
Join us for an optional morning excursion where our knowledgeable guides will take you to L’Union Estate Farm for a tour of a coconut oil mill. Spend the early afternoon souvenir shopping at La Passe, or idle the time away at Anse Source D’Argent beach. This is another beach well-known for being one of the world’s most beautiful. What can we say, the Seychelles will spoil you. Late afternoon sail to Moyenne Island, overnight at anchor.
- Moyenne Island - Victoria Island
Your last day with us in the Seychelles is equal parts food and swimming. Dive into those sparkling waters for one last time at Moyenne before enjoying a barbecue on deck. Late afternoon we’ll head back to where it all began - Mahe - for our signature Captain’s Farewell dinner with live music. Dancing isn’t required, but very much smiled upon. Overnight in Mahe.
- Victoria, Mahé and departure
The ship will reach Port Victoria, Mahé by 9:00AM.
Get ready to disembark, but first enjoy a breakfast on board. We never like saying goodbye, so instead let us say we hope to sea you soon!
Kindly arrange your own transfers to Mahé Airport to board your international flights on time.
- Deck Plan
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Other Information
- Day 1
Boarding day in Victoria, Mahé Island - St. Anne Island
Begin your memorable journey with Qatar Airways flights to Mahé.After arriving at Mahé Airport, please arrange your own transfer to Port Victoria for embarkation. We recommend to take a private transfer or taxi to the ferry terminal, located approximately 12 km away from the airport and takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.Cruise boarding starts at 11:00AM and ends by 1:00PM. Make sure you reach the port on time for the boarding procedures.Ship departs at 2:00PM - 3:00PM.Enjoy a welcome drink before we set sail for our first stop, Sainte Anne where you can dive into the inviting Indian Ocean! Dinner on board and overnight at anchor. - Day 2
St Anne Island - Curieuse
An early departure means we’ll be at the uninhabited island of Curieuse ready for a day of excursions: guided walking tours, mangrove forest exploration, giant tortoise spotting, and more. Welcome in the afternoon with a beach barbecue and snorkelling opportunities or, with beaches this beautiful, you may prefer to simply lie back and soak it all in. We wouldn’t blame you. Overnight at anchor.
- Day 3
Curieuse - Cousin Island - Anse Lazio
From Curieuse to Anse Lazio. But first a visit to Cousin Island: the entire island has been a nature reserve since 1968. We’ll visit the bird sanctuary before sailing onwards to Anse Lazio in Praslin - globally recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here, the time is yours; enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing or napping, before heading back to the ship. Overnight at anchor.
- Day 4
Anse Lazio - Aride - St Pierre Island - Baie St Anne - Praslin
Experience a wake up call like no other: experienced island rangers will take you on an early-morning guided tour to the top of the island for a one-in-a-million vantage point. Be sure to bring your camera. Aride is famous for numerous indiginous species; your guide will point these out as you traverse the unique landscape. At noon we sail to St. Pierre Island for 3 hours of snorkelling and swimming. Dry off, and enjoy a sunset sail to Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, in time for a cultural Creole Night. Overnight at dock. *Aride island often closed by local authorities during Southeast Trade winds (from May to September as a guideline). It may also close at short notice during strong winds. During this time, weather permitting, Variety Cruises Captain will be calling at equally beautiful locales, visiting Cote D’Or or Anse Georgette.
- Day 5
Baie St Anne - Praslin - Felicite - La Digue
Today is all about going where the wind takes us - figuratively and literally! After an optional tour to Vallee de Mai, the green heart of Praslin often described as a Garden of Eden, we’ll set off for Felicite or Grand Soeur. Wherever we end up, we guarantee you fun in the beautiful Seychelles sun. Evening sail to La Digue where we’ll anchor for the night.
- Day 6
La Digue - Moyenne Island
Join us for an optional morning excursion where our knowledgeable guides will take you to L’Union Estate Farm for a tour of a coconut oil mill. Spend the early afternoon souvenir shopping at La Passe, or idle the time away at Anse Source D’Argent beach. This is another beach well-known for being one of the world’s most beautiful. What can we say, the Seychelles will spoil you. Late afternoon sail to Moyenne Island, overnight at anchor.
- Day 7
Moyenne Island - Victoria Island
Your last day with us in the Seychelles is equal parts food and swimming. Dive into those sparkling waters for one last time at Moyenne before enjoying a barbecue on deck. Late afternoon we’ll head back to where it all began - Mahe - for our signature Captain’s Farewell dinner with live music. Dancing isn’t required, but very much smiled upon. Overnight in Mahe.
- Day 8
Victoria, Mahé and departure
The ship will reach Port Victoria, Mahé by 9:00AM.
Get ready to disembark, but first enjoy a breakfast on board. We never like saying goodbye, so instead let us say we hope to sea you soon!
Kindly arrange your own transfers to Mahé Airport to board your international flights on time.
- Return flights in Economy Class with Qatar Airways
- Accommodation in double or twin cabins. If the cabin was booked for 3 passengers, an additional bed or sofa bed will be added.
- Full-board: buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a welcome cocktail, a local theme evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment.
- Walking tours of the islands Cousin, Curieuse, Moyenne & Aride, guided by the island’s rangers and English-speaking guide.
- Port charges and all applicable taxes
- Airport - Port - Airport transfers
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
- Shore excursions on the islands that are not specified in the itinerary
- Crew tips and gratuity
- Passenger personal expenses
- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
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Prices mentioned above are per person, based on minimum two passengers travelling together.
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“No-Show” or “Early departure” will result in 100% of the package cost.
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Passengers responsibility to identify and obtain all required travel documents.
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Holiday package quotes on qatarairwaysholidays.com are priced and subject to change according to flights and cruise availability.
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240 days to 120 days from embarkation: US$140
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119 to 90 days from embarkation - 15% of the cruise fare
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89 to 60 days from embarkation - 25% of the cruise fare
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59 to 30 days from embarkation - 50% of the cruise fare
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29 days or less from embarkation - 100% of the cruise fare