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The Essential Seychelles

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 Cruise Length
9 Days
 Cruise Starts
Victoria
 Cruise Finishes
Victoria
9 Day The Essential Seychelles Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: Seychelles
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Passengers
184
Crew
118
Launched
2019
Cruise Code
SC1SC18.3

Overview

On this itinerary, Ponant invites you to discover the must-see jewels of the Seychelles. On Mahé, you will board Le Jacques-Cartier for a 9-day expedition cruise to the heart of this archipelago's Inner Islands for a glimpse of paradise. The first stop on your cruise: Sainte Anne Marine National Park, whose coral reefs are home to stunning species, guaranteeing unforgettable snorkelling.Then you will sail to Remire Island, an Eden lost in the Indian Ocean. Discover its abundant fauna as you explore both on land and under water.

Fall in love with this idyllic port of call as you...read more walk around the island and snorkel in its waters.On Curieuse Island, reputed for its red earth and for the Aldabra giant tortoises that have taken up residence there, take an excursion to the heart of the mangrove. You will then discover Aride, an unspoiled delight of the Indian Ocean, home to thousands of birds including some endemic species.

Palm trees, granite rock, white sand and crystal-clear water await you on Grande Sœur. The beaches on this island are each more beautiful than the next, guaranteeing moments of relaxation that will live up to your fantasies of the Seychelles.In Praslin, don't miss the chance to visit the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. There you will find sea coconuts, gigantic endemic fruits with a very evocative shape, nicknamed the "love nut".

Before you return to Mahé, Le Jacques-Cartierwill chart a course for the sublime beaches of La Digue, some of the most renowned of the Seychelles. The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Victoria, Mahé
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19:00
Day 2: Sainte Anne Marine National Park
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Day 3: Rémire Island
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Day 4: Curieuse Island
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Day 5: Aride Island
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Day 6: Grande Soeur
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Day 7: Praslin Island
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Day 8: La Digue Island
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Day 9: Victoria, Mahé
07:00
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

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Expedition Comfort
Expedition Comfort

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Infinity Pool Days
Infinity Pool Days

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Inside The Blue Eye
Inside The Blue Eye

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Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife and Entertainment

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Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

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