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Kenya
Tanzania
Zanzibar
Victoria
St. Pierre Island
Felicite Island
Kempinski Seychelles Resort
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Mahé, Seychelles On arrival, you’ll be chauffeured to the 5-star Kempinski Seychelles Resort.
DAY 2 | Guided Sightseeing on Mahé Learn about Mahé’s history at the century- old Clock Tower that stands in the center of the small capital of Victoria. At the open-air covered market, built in 1840, you can mingle with residents and sample island specialties. Continue across the lush mountainous interior and take in the views from the historic Mission Lodge. After a Creole lunch, journey along the spectacular southern coast to visit an herb and spice garden. meals b+l
DAY 3 | A Languorous Day in Paradise This entire day is yours to indulge in the idyllic
setting of our delightful beachfront resort. If you wish, additional guided touring of the island can be arranged. meals b
DAY 4 | Welcome Aboard the m/y Pegasus After a relaxing morning, we’ll take you to the
quay to board our stylish 21-cabin cruiser. Settle in to your oceanview stateroom and then gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail as our cruise gets underway. Anchoring off St. Anne, you can go for a dip from our easily accessible swimming platform before dinner is served. meals b+d
DAY 5 | The Island of Curieuse
Our guided tour with a ranger reveals the
flora and fauna of this island, a part of the Seychelles Marine National Park. Especially unique is the rare Coco-de-Mer palm. Growing naturally on only two islands in the world, this ancient tree is distinguished by its voluptuous seed, the largest and heaviest seed in the plant
Dine al fresco
DAY 9 | History + Culture on La Digue Today’s excursion is exclusively included for
our guests. At L’Union Estate, an old coconut and vanilla plantation, you’ll delve into the island’s history as you tour the finely restored Plantation House, one of the oldest French Colonial landmarks on La Digue. Continue to Anse Source d’Argent, famed for the towering granite boulders and lush greenery that frame this white sand beach. You’ll have time to shop and explore in the charming village of La Passe before returning to ship. meals b+l+d
DAY10 | MoyenneIsland
This uninhabited 24-acre island is the world’s
smallest national park, the brainchild of
a British journalist who brought in native Seychellian plants to provide habitat for birds and giant tortoises. After our naturalist guided tour and a beachside lunch, you’ll return to ship with time to refresh before our Captain’s Farewell Dinner. meals b+l+d
DAY11 | DisembarkonMahé
Step off and transfer to the airport. meals b
Our Exclusive A+R Added Value
+ Our complete shore excursion program including Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
+ Prepaid shipboard gratuities and WiFi
+ $100 per person shipboard credit to enhance your dining with wine, beer and cocktails
+ 5-star 3-night pre-cruise stay on Mahé Island with sightseeing
+ All airport, hotel and cruise transfers
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Cousin Island
Baie
St. Anne
Aride
Curieuse
Cote D’Or
Anse Lazio Praslin
Mamele Island
St. Anne Island Moyenne Island
Mahe Island
La Digue Island Anse Source d’Argent
Seychelles Islands
INDIAN OCEAN
world. You’ll also have a chance to observe the island’s population of giant tortoises before
a delightful beachside luncheon is served in a shady spot overlooking the ocean. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Birds of Cousin Island
Now home to a protected nature reserve that was founded in 1968, Cousin Island is
a vital habitat for endangered bird species like the Seychelles magpie robin, fairy tern and Seychelles warbler. With our engaging naturalist, your tour of this lush island will be most rewarding. This afternoon finds you on Anse Lazio where you can swim, snorkel or just stroll along this lovely beach. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Aride Island - A Protected Reserve Discover Aride – a nature reserve rich with
endemic flora and fauna. Some like the Seychelles blue pigeon and Seychelles sunbird are found only on these islands, and the delicate Wright’s gardenia grows naturally only on Aride. All in all, over one million seabirds breed on Aride, making this one of the most important aviary habitats in the Indian Ocean. Led by a resident ranger, your exploration reveals what the archipelago was like centuries ago, before any human settlement. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island This morning, A+R guests will enjoy a
naturalist-guided tour of the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve , lauded for its untouched primeval forests and the primitive wildlife species they shelter. The Coco-de-Mer palm grows abundantly here along with five other unusual palm species. The rare Seychelles black parrot, tiger chameleon and bronze gecko are some of the more dramatic species that thrive in the reserve. Our tour ends at Cote d’Or Beach where you’ll have time to swim,snorkelorsimplyrelax. mealsb+l+d
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