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Day 1: UK to Mahé Depart the UK on your overnight flight 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 deck 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, or continue on to your chosen extension. PLEASE NOTE: Your cruise and excursions are not exclusive to Mercury Holidays and will be shared with other travellers. *May to September – the itinerary might change due to the weather What you’ll see  Embark on a walking tour through the mangrove forests of Curieuse  Explore the natural reserve of uninhabited Cousin Island  Tour Moyenne Island before a barbecue on deck  Explore the 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. La Digue Seychelles Discovery Cruise Dubai THIS TOUR EXPLORE Ocean Cruise Departures & from prices May 24 £3,699 Mar 25 £4,099 Jun 24 £3,699 Apr 25 £4,099 Jul 24 £3,399 May 25 £3,999 Aug 24 £3,699 Jun 25 £3,799 Sep 24 £3,799 Jul 25 £3,599 Oct 24 £3,799 Aug 25 £3,999 Nov 24 £3,599 Sep 25 £3,999 Dec 24 £3,299 Oct 25 £3,999 Jan 25 £3,999 Nov 25 £3,699 Feb 25 £3,999 Dec 25 £3,499 • Lead-in price based on 6 Dec 24 • A single supplement starts from just £849 • Tipping paid locally $88 pp per tour Extend your tour Mahé Island beach stay, 3 nights, 4 H Half Board from £865 Dubai city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £159 What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to the Seychelles with Emirates (via Dubai). See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay 4 H M/Y Pegasus Cruise Ship Upgrade your cabin from £319 ✔ 20 meals ✔ Expert on-board crew ✔ Shared, expert local tour guide Tour pace: Easygoing for regional flights 106  Africa & The Middle East Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk