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The Seychelles Under the Trade Winds

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 Cruise Length
10 Days
 Cruise Starts
Victoria
 Cruise Finishes
Victoria
10 Day The Seychelles Under the Trade Winds Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: Seychelles
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Sailing Yacht
Passengers
32
Crew
33
Launched
1997
Refurbished
2021
Cruise Code
SC1SC19.3

Overview

As the wind catches the sails, Mahé fades into the distance, and with it its colourful houses. The gentle way of life invites itself on board and with each port of call the islands of the Seychelles are revealed. Volcanoes buried in the abysses or fragments detached from the continent, each one in turn presents stunning panoramas. The Amirante Islands reveal themselves, from the African Banks and their exceptional underwater scenery to the islands of Poivre and Saint François Atoll and their stunning coral atolls. Marvel at the purity of their crystal-clear lagoons lined with fine sand. Under the...read more trade winds, sail to the small, uninhabited Thérèse Island and, like a modern-day Robinson Crusoe, experience the exhilaration of first times.

Continue your journey by setting a course for the Inner Islands. Granite rocks reflecting pink and golden hues punctuate the white-sand beaches and their celadon shores with their rounded edges. On Curieuse Island, the fascinating and ancient Aldabra giant tortoises move nonchalantly and slowly through the landscape. The abundant flora of Aride is home to lizards, sea turtles, and the largest seabird reserve in the Seychelles. Let the gentle pace of La Digue soothe you. The sound of birdsong and the delicate scent of tropical flowers add the finishing touches to this enchanting scene.

On Praslin, before the gentle backwash invites you to take a quiet pause on Grande Sœur beach, you dive right into the island's tropical rainforest, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve. From one island to the next, these idyllic landscapes invite you to be at one with the elements. Far from the frenzy of the world, take the time to get back in tune with your senses: melt into the ocean during a scuba dive or introduction to free-diving, draw in the energy that surrounds you during a yoga session at sunrise or sunset, and experience mindfulness during a meditation.

At your own pace, discover these unspoiled paradises while paddle-boarding, glass-bottom kayaking, or snorkelling. Lost in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles blend their contrasts to perfection: a tropical paradise nestling in a wild and unspoiled natural environment. These biodiversity reserves offer precious moments of exploration and infinite spaces in which to dream. *The experiences and activities on offer will be confirmed on board by the captain according to the weather conditions, the itinerary and the cruise plan.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Victoria, Mahé
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18:00
Day 2: African Banks
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Day 3: Saint François Island
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Day 4: Poivre Island
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Day 5: Thérèse Island
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Day 6: Curieuse Island
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Day 7: Aride Island
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Day 7: Grande Soeur
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Day 8: Praslin Island
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Day 9: La Digue Island
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Day 10: 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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