SEYCHELLES CRUISE & STAY
11 night cruise & stay from £ 3999pp
Curieuse Island
SEYCHELLES
PEGASOS , VARIETY CRUISES
Pegasos
Variety Cruises ’ Pegasos is a sleek mega yacht which offers the ultimate home-away-from-home experience to just 44 guests . On board there is a spacious lounge , dining area with large windows offering pristine views of all destinations , shaded areas , an outdoor bar and ample deck space . Each ocean view cabin also has a window to ensure you ’ re connected with Mother Nature ’ s wonders .
Curieuse Anse Lazio
SILHOUETTE
PRASLIN Sainte Anne
Baie Sainte Anne
Baie St Anne
La Digue
DAY 1 Fly to Mahé
DAY 2 Mahé
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours to sit back and relax .
DAY 3 Mahé A full day free to settle into island life .
DAY 4 Mahé / Cruise / Sainte Anne
Transfer to the quay where you will board Pegasos and your journey gets underway . The yacht cruises to the first stop , Sainte Anne , where you can enjoy a dip in the inviting Indian Ocean before dinner .
DAY 5 Sainte Anne / Curieuse
An early departure means that you arrive at the uninhabited island of Curieuse ready for a day of excursions . Options include 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 lie back and soak it all in .
DAY 6 Curieuse / Anse Lazio , Praslin
First up today is Cousin Island , which has been a nature reserve since 1968 . Step ashore to visit the bird sanctuary on the island before returning to the ship and sailing onwards to Anse Lazio in Praslin . Globally recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world , so make the most of these idyllic surroundings and enjoy swimming , snorkelling , sunbathing or napping !
DAY 7 Anse Lazio , Praslin / Baie Sainte Anne , Praslin
Experience a wake up call like no other as experienced island rangers escort you on a guided tour to the top of Aride island for a one-in-a-million vantage point , so don ’ t forget your camera ! Aride is famous for a variety of indigenous species which your guide will point out as you traverse the unique landscape . At noon , sail to St Pierre Island for a few hours of snorkelling and swimming . At sunset , sail to Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin in time for a cultural Creole night .
DAY 8 Baie Sainte Anne , Praslin / La Digue Today is all about going where the wind takes you - figuratively and literally ! After an optional tour to Vallee de Mai ( extra expense ), the green heart of Praslin and often described as a Garden of Eden , set off for Felicite or Grand Soeur . Wherever you end up , fun is guaranteed in the beautiful Seychelles sun . This evening , sail on to La Digue .
DAY 9 La Digue / Moyenne Island This morning , you may wish to join an optional excursion to L ’ Union Estate Farm to explore a coconut oil mill . This afternoon , there ’ s a chance to shop for souvenirs at La Passe or , simply idle the time away at Anse Source d ’ Argent beach . This is another exquisite beach , so you truly are spoilt on this cruise . Later this afternoon , sail on to Moyenne Island .
DAY 10 Moyenne Island / Mahé Dive into the waters at Moyenne before tucking into a barbecue on deck . This afternoon , head back to Mahé and later , enjoy the signature Captain ’ s Farewell dinner with live music . Dancing isn ’ t required , but very much smiled upon !
DAY 11 Mahé After disembarking this morning you are transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours .
DAY 12 Mahé Make the most of your last full day in paradise , soaking up the tropical vistas , lounging by the pool or heading to the nearby beach to sink your toes in the soft sands .
DAY 13 Mahé At leisure before you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey
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SEYCHELLES
MAHÉ
Moyenne Island
Mahé 2 nights ~ Pegasos yacht 7 nights Mahé 2 nights
Category C twin cabin
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Every Wednesday . Accommodation : 2 nights before and 2 nights after the cruise at Laïla , Mahé ( see page 224 ); 7 nights in a category c twin cabin aboard Pegasos . Meals : Full board . Cruise price : Includes return international flights , transfers , accommodation as outlined , use of fishing and snorkelling equipment , and walking tours of Cousin , Curieuse , Moyenne & Aride with island rangers . Note : Aride Island may be closed at short notice because of strong winds . If so , the ship will visit either Cote d ’ Or or Anse Georgette .
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