Tropical Charms of the Seychelles: 8 Days Luxury Cruise

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Embark Mahé — St. Anne Marine Park

Board the luxury yacht Emerald Kaia in Victoria. Sail into St. Anne Marine National Park, surrounded by six granite islands. First swim in the Indian Ocean and snorkeling among 150+ fish species. Welcome dinner with premium beverages.

Day 2: Praslin — Vallée de Mai & Anse Lazio

Morning tender to Praslin. Guided walk through the UNESCO Vallée de Mai. Afternoon at Anse Lazio — one of the world’s top-rated beaches. Snorkeling in the bay before returning to the yacht.

Day 3: Cousin Island — Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Visit Cousin Island Special Reserve. Guided walk among nesting seabirds — Seychelles warblers, fairy terns, and noddies. This is one of the world’s great conservation success stories. Afternoon sailing to La Digue.

Day 4: La Digue — Anse Source d’Argent

Tender ashore to La Digue. Bicycle or ox-cart to Anse Source d’Argent, the most photographed beach on Earth. Pink granite boulders, turquoise water, powder sand. Afternoon at Grand Anse and Petite Anse. Evening sail to Curieuse.

Day 5: Curieuse — Giant Tortoises

Ashore on Curieuse Island. Walk among free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises — some over 150 years old. Visit the turtle nursery and the Doctor’s House museum. Afternoon swimming in the protected bay. Barbecue dinner on deck.

Day 6: Aride Island & Coco Island

Morning at Aride Island Nature Reserve — the largest seabird colony in the Indian Ocean. Afternoon snorkeling at Coco Island, one of the top dive/snorkel sites in Seychelles. Crystal visibility and abundant marine life.

Day 7: Moyenne Island & Return to Mahé

Visit Moyenne Island in St. Anne Marine Park — the world’s smallest national park, created singlehandedly by one man (Brendon Grimshaw) who bought the island and planted 16,000 trees. Afternoon return to Mahé. Farewell gala dinner.

Day 8: Disembark Mahé

Final breakfast on board. Transfer to airport.

Inclusions

• 7 nights aboard Emerald Kaia luxury yacht
• All meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
• Premium beverages all day
• All excursions and guided tours
• Snorkeling equipment
• Marina fees and taxes
• Airport transfers

Why This Cruise

• See 6 islands without packing and unpacking
• Emerald Kaia — one of the finest small ships in the Indian Ocean
• All-inclusive luxury — absolutely everything covered
• Access pristine nature reserves most visitors never see
• 37% Mega Sale discount — exceptional value

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses