Itinerary

SEYCHELLES 2025


DAY 1  (24 April)

ARRIVAL: VICTORIA, MAHE

Welcome to Victoria, Mahe.

Make your way to the hotel where we will meet for a welcome dinner.

(Inc: Accommodation [A] and Dinner [D])


DAY 2  (25 April)

VICTORIA, MAHE

Morning:  Conference.

Afternoon:  take the time to explore Victoria, on Mahé Island, which is the capital of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens showcases endemic palms and orchids, as well as giant tortoises and fruit bats. The colorful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market sells spices, fruit, art and souvenirs. Near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the imposing La Domus, built in 1934 to house Catholic missionaries

(Inc:  Accommodation [A], Breakfast [B] and Dinner [D])






DAY 3 (26 April)

MAHE INTER ISLAND QUAY – ST ANNE ISLAND

Morning:  Conference.

Embarkation 2-3pm. After settling into your cabin, the welcome and safety drill, we leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne.

Welcome dinner.

(Inc:  A, B, D)

DAY 4  (27 April)

ST ANNE ISLAND – CURIEUSE

We leave St Anne Island early in the morning to reach Curieuse. This morning we visit this uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoises. Our walking excursion with a park guide will bring us to the farm, along mangrove forests. Later we return to the beach for a BBQ under the trees. 

Afternoon - conference. 

Overnight at anchor.

(Inc:  A, B, L, D)



DAY 5  (28 April)

CURIEUSE – COUSIN ISLAND – ANSE LAZIO

Morning:  Conference, whilst we sail for Cousin Island. 

Excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care of Bird Life International. A quarter million birds breed on Cousin which also has several nesting beaches for turtles. 

Later in the afternoon we reach Anse Lazio. In the afternoon we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports and snorkeling.

Evening at anchor.

(Inc:  A, B, L, D)

DAY 6  (29 April)

ANSE LAZIO – ST. PIERRE – BAIE SAINTE ANNE, PRASLIN

Morning:  Conference

At noon we sail for St Pierre Island. We reach St Pierre after lunch for a 3 hour snorkeling and swimming stop. 

At sunset, we leave St Pierre to sail into Baie St Anne, Praslin. 

Evening at anchor.

(Inc:  A, B, L, D)


DAY 7  (30 April)

BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLIN – FELICITE OR GRAND SOEUR – LA DIGUE

Today we start at Praslin Baie St Anne, with tour to Vallée de Mai. 

Conference whilst sailing to the next destination.  

Afternoon arrival in Felicite or Grand Soeur for afternoon snorkeling and swimming.

Evening sailing and arrival at La Digue. Overnight in La Digue.

(Inc:  A, B, & D)

DAY 8  (1 May)

LA DIGUE – MOYENNE ISLAND

Half day excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. The excursion will take us through Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’Argent beach. Arrive at L’ Union Estate and tour of the copra kiln, traditional coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house. 

There will be time to enjoy at Anse Source D’ Argent, one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Marvel at some of Seychelles’ most impressive rock formations.  There will be time for souvenir hunting at La Passe, the island’s main village, before returning to the ship. 

Afternoon Conference with late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island.

Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.

(Inc: A, B, L D, A)

DAY 9  (2 May)

MOYENNE ISLAND – MAHE, INTER ISLAND QUAY

Morning:  Conference followed by a short guided walk around the island and time for swim. This is the last opportunity for snorkeling and swimming. 

We then leave Moyenne Island for Mahe’s Victoria port in the afternoon. Late afternoon we reach the Inter Island Quay – Mahe. 

Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe.

(Inc:  A, B, L & D)


DAY 10  (3 May)

MAHE, VICTORIA

After breakfast - disembark and transfer to hotel in Victoria.

On arrival at the hotel, the Conference sessions will take place.

Late afternoon free time to explore more of the town. 

Join everyone for the final dinner to celebrate the trip and start planning the next!

(Inc:  A, B, & D)


DAY 10  (4 May)

MAHE, VICTORIA

After Breakfast (at your leisure), the official program concludes.

(Inc:  B)

For those looking for further adventure, the flight for the post Safari Tour will depart this morning.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and the Ship Captain in case of adverse weather conditions, port authority discretion or other extraordinary events.


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