Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

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 Disembark early 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. Seychelles Discovery Cruise THIS TOUR EXPLORE Ocean Cruise Praslin Island Dubai Prices from Sep 2024 £3,799 Nov 2025 £3,899 Oct 2024 £3,799 Dec 2025 £3,499 Nov 2024 £3,599 Jan 2026 £3,999 Dec 2024 £3,399 Feb 2026 £4,299 Jan 2025 £3,799 Mar 2026 £4,399 Feb 2025 £3,999 Apr 2026 £4,299 Mar 2025 £4,099 May 2026 £4,099 Apr 2025 £3,999 Jun 2026 £3,999 May 2025 £3,899 Jul 2026 £3,599 Jun 2025 £3,799 Aug 2026 £3,999 Jul 2025 £3,399 Sep 2026 £4,299 Aug 2025 £3,799 Oct 2026 £4,299 Sep 2025 £3,999 Nov 2026 £3,999 Oct 2025 £3,999 Dec 2026 £3,699 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 6 Dec 24 & 11 Jul 25 • A single supplement starts from just £879 • Tipping paid locally $104 pp per tour Extend your tour Mahé Island Beach Stay 3 nights, 4 H Half Board from £615 Dubai City Stay 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £159 What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to the Seychelles with Emirates (via Dubai). See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay 4 H M/Y Pegasus Cruise Ship Upgrade your cabin from £269 ✔ 19 meals ✔ Expert on-board crew ✔ Shared, expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Easygoing Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Africa & The Middle East 107