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An unforgettable schooner cruise among the jewels of the Seychelles

Main characteristics
Type of boat: goélette
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 8

Cabs

Triple cabin
Capacity: 3 Beds maximum
Air-conditioned triple cabin with double bed and single berth. Bathrooms with showers and toilets are located behind the cabins and are shared by all passengers.
Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Air-conditioned double cabin with two single bunk beds. Bathrooms with showers and toilets are located behind the cabins and are shared by all passengers.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Sailing itineraries

Mahé Praslin
Embarkation at the Inter-Island Quay at 10h30, followed by the Captain's welcome briefing. Depart... see+ Port Victoria at 12h00, sailing from Mahé to a late afternoon anchorage at Round Island, just off the isle of Praslin. In the evening, introduce yourself to Creole cuisine with a welcome barbecue dinner onboard. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Praslin
Sail to Praslin, Seychelle's second-largest inhabited island, for disembarkation to the famous... see+ World Heritage Site, the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve. This ancient forest is home to the curiously shaped double coconut, the coco de mer, as well as the Black Parrot, unique to Praslin. Explore the valley's eerie pathways beneath its canopy of massive palms, before returning onboard for afternoon opportunities to dive, snorkel or enjoy other water sports. 
Optional services: Vallée de Mai Tour, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Praslin La Digue
A morning sail brings the vessel to La Digue, a sleepy island community where ox-carts and bicycles... see+ still remain the most common mode of transportation throughout the island. La Digue is home to the endemic Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher, and is perhaps most famous for its massive granite boulder formations at Anse Source d'Argent, which is thought to be the most photographed beach on earth. Explore the entire island by bicycle, perhaps stopping by Union Estate, a sprawling network of traditional island activities, including a copra mill, vanilla plantation, and shipyard. 
Optional services: Visit Union Estate, Discovery of La Digue by bicycle, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
La Digue Grande Soeur Cocos Island
In the morning the vessel sails toward Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur (The Sisters) for excellent... see+ snorkling and diving, and for a relaxing visit of these unique and completely uninhabited tropical islands. In the afternoon, visit Coco Island, one of Seychelles' tiny granite jewels, a fantastic spot for snorkelling within a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. 
Included activities: Visit Coco Island, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cocos Island Ile Booby Aride
Sail to Booby Island for a morning of diving and water sports. After lunch, sail to Aride Island, a... see+ globally important nature reserve with more native bird species than any other island, including five endemics and the world's largest population of 3 species (Lesser Noddy, Audubon's Shearwater and Seychelles Warbler). The nature trail leads to a spectacular cliff-top view with the largest frigatebird roost outside of Aldabra. Aride is the only natural location in the world for Wright's Gardenia and 400 species of fish have been recorded around the island. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Aride Curieuse
In the morning disembark at Curieuse for a visit of this virtually uninhabited island. Experience... see+ the island's vast mangrove forests and its giant tortoise farm, along with the historic ruins of this former leper colony. After a barbecue lunch on the island, enjoy an array of water sports or simply relax and enjoy the island's beautiful beach and turquoise waters. 
Included activities: Visit to Curieuse Island, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Curieuse Mahé
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely sail back towards Mahé, with a last stop at Ile Seche for more... see+ snorkelling or diving, followed by a farewell barbecue. The vessel then sails into Port Victoria for an overnight stay. 
Included activities: Scuba diving with fins, masks and snorkels, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Mahé
Disembarkation at the Inter-Island Quay at 08h30
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Afternoon tea / coffee & cookies
Crew services
Snorkeling equipment
Kayak and paddle
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks purchased at the ship’s bar
Environmental tourism tax: 75 Seychelles rupees (approx. €5) / person / day to be paid on site in cash
Activities and excursions booked on site
Special “Honeymoon” offer: -25% for the couple (subject to conditions)
Round-trip transfers: airport, boat, airport
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Conservation fees (€200 / adult; €85 / child under 12): Landing and entrance fees for island visits and nature reserves as well as various national marine parks, according to the cruise itinerary - Compulsory
Further information
Even if the boat is equipped with sails, it will mainly be powered when the conditions are too pitch for the sails to be used
For any departure to the Seychelles, an entry permit is required. Please do not hesitate to contact your advisor for further information
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit Coco Island
Included
Visit to Curieuse Island
Included
Scuba diving with fins, masks and snorkels
Included
Vallée de Mai Tour
Not included
Visit Union Estate
Not included
Discovery of La Digue by bicycle
Not included

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