Cruises in the Garden of Eden Itinerary– 2016/17

7 night/8 day cruises from Mahe

Day 1: Mahe Inter Island Quay – St Anne Island

Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. After the Welcome cocktail 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

Day 2: 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. In the afternoon you can enjoy the beach and sea activities. Overnight at anchor.

Day 3: Curieuse – Cousin Island – Anse Lazio

In the morning we sail for Cousin Island. Excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care 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, snorkelling or optional diving. Evening at anchor.

Day 4: Anse Lazio – Aride – St Pierre – Baie St Anne, Praslin

In the morning we leave for Aride. Our excursion will take you all the way to the top of the island for an amazing view of the island. The island is home to the Wright’s gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon’s shearwater, the Seychelles warbler. 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. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.

Day 5: Baie St Anne, Praslin – Felicite – La Digue

Praslin Baie St Anne, optional tour to Vallee de Mai . Afternoon sailing to Felicite for snorkelling or optional diving excursion.  Arrival in Felicite for afternoon snorkelling and swimming at this uninhabited island. Evening sailing to La Digue. Evening arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the port. Overnight in La Digue.

Day 6: La Digue – Moyenne Island

Half day excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. Our optional excursion will take us to by bus to the Veuve Nature Reserve and 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. Time at Anse Source D’ Argent one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Marvel at some of Seychelles most impressive rock formations – truly unique, whilst enjoying a refreshment. Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe, the islands main village, before return to the ship. Late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island, opposite Mahe. Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.

Day 7: Moyenne Island – Mahe, Inter Island Quay

Short guided around the island and time for swim. Beach BBQ on the island. This is the last opportunity for snorkelling and swimming, We 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

Day 8: Mahe (Victoria)

Disembarkation  9:00  to 10.00 am