Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 1: UK to Mahé Depart the UK on your overnight flight to the Seychelles, via Dubai. Day 2: Mahé to St Anne Island D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the cruise terminal in Port Victoria. Board your ship and set sail while you sip on a welcome cocktail. Cruise towards St Anne Island where you will stop for a refreshing swim in the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy dinner on-board and anchor for the night, with the chance to take advantage of the ship’s amenities which include a bar and mini spa. Day 3: St Anne Island to Curieuse B/L/D After breakfast with a view, set sail for Curieuse. Look out for turtles and the island’s rare black parrot as a park guide leads you through mangrove forests. Return to the beach for an oceanfront barbecue and time to swim, with your ship offshore for the night. Day 4: Curieuse to Anse Lazio B/L/D Cruise to Cousin Island, an uninhabited nature reserve teeming with colourful birdlife, giant tortoises and turtle-nesting grounds. After lunch, sail to world-renowned Anse Lazio Beach where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to relax on the powder-soft sands ringed by palm trees and azure waters. Day 5: Anse Lazio to Praslin Island B/L/D Journey to the island of Aride, home to numerous seabird colonies and the unique Wright’s gardenia. Take a scenic walk to the top of the island and soak in breath-taking views of ocean and isle before sailing onward to St Pierre Island. Snorkel amongst the resplendent reefs found in these waters then cruise into the sunset as you travel to Praslin Island where you’ll anchor for the night. Enjoy a lively evening dinner with a Creole night on board with musicians and dancers. Day 6: Praslin Island to La Digue B/L/D After a morning of cruising through the emerald expanse of ocean surrounding the Seychelles, arrive in Felicite or Grand Soeur this afternoon and encounter vibrant marine life on a snorkelling excursion, with the option to go scuba diving (at a fee). Continue onward to the isle of La Digue, arriving in the evening and docking overnight in the port. Day 7: La Digue to Moyenne Island B/L/D Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore La Digue and its outlying beaches. Alternatively, a half-day optional excursion travels to L’ Union Estate for a tour of the coconut plantation then visits Anse Source D’ Argent beach and the village of La Passe, before returning to the ship and journey to Moyenne Island for your overnight stay. Day 8: Moyenne Island to Mahé B/L/D Explore the small island of Moyenne as you wander past towering mahogany trees and giant tortoises on a short tour. After a beach barbecue, soak in your last rays of sunshine as you swim and snorkel off these shores. Set sail in the afternoon, reaching Mahé’s Victoria port in time for a festive night of music and dancing at tonight’s farewell dinner. Day 9: Mahé to the UK B After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, via Dubai, or continue on to your chosen extension. Seychelles Discovery Cruise Tour highlights ✔ Embark on a walking tour through the mangrove forests of Curieuse ✔ Explore the natural reserve of uninhabited Cousin Island ✔ Witness breathtaking views from the top of Aride Island ✔ Tour Moyenne Island before a barbecue on the beach ✔ Explore the idyllic villages of La Digue Visit giant tortoises on the mangrove-clad island of Curieuse and the bird sanctuary of Cousin Island, snorkel through colourful coral reefs and soak in sunshine and scenery as you embark on this relaxing island-hopping adventure. Ocean Cruise Mahé La Digue Moyenne Island St. Anna Island Mahé <  < Praslin Island Anse Lazio Curieuse    Boat Air Nights 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Extend your tour Mahé Island beach stay, 3 nights, 4 H Half Board from £589 Dubai city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £139 Departures & from prices 21 & 28 Apr 23 £3,699 5 Jan 24 £2,999 12 & 19 May 23 £3,689 2 Feb 24 £3,699 9 & 16 Jun 23 £3,589 8 & 15 Mar 24 £3,799 23 & 30 Jun 23 £3,389 12 & 19 Apr 24 £3,799 7 Jul 23 £3,349 17 & 31 May 24 £3,699 4 & 11 Aug 23 £3,689 21 & 28 Jun 24 £3,399 1 & 22 Sep 23 £3,689 5 & 12 Jul 24 £3,399 13 & 27 Oct 23 £3,649 9 & 16 Aug 24 £3,749 3 & 10 Nov 23 £3,649 13 & 20 Sep 24 £3,749 17 & 24 Nov 23 £3,649 11 & 18 Oct 24 £3,699 1 Dec 23 £2,889 29 Nov 24 £2,889 8 Dec 23 £2,889 6 Dec 24 £2,889 More dates available on our website • A single supplement starts from just £469 • Tipping paid locally $88 Meal plan: All meals daily Accommodation: 4 H M/Y Pegasus Cruise Ship • Cabin Upgrades available from £199 Flights: London Heathrow to the Seychelles with Emirates (via Dubai) Tour pace: Easygoing Africa 129 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk