Travel Dates
Departing 15th Dec 2024
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Azzurra
Duration: 7 Nights
Cabin: Balcony
Ports: Round trip from Mahé
Mahé Island, Sainte Anne Channel, Cousin Island, Praslin Island, La Digue Island, Curieuse Island, Aride Island, Mahé Island
Pricing based on departure date 15 or 22 December 2024
Tropical Charms of the Seychelles
Welcome aboard this 8-day cruise through the scenic Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. We set sail from the tropical paradise of Mahé Island. Along the way, explore Sainte Anne Channel, home to magnificent marine life, then venture to Cousin, a small island sheltering various species of sea birds. Discover some of the best beaches in the world at Praslin Island and La Digue Island and observe an abundance of wildlife on Curieuse Island and Aride Island, before returning to Mahé island.
The Emerald Cruises Difference
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Mahé Island – Sainte Anne Channel (D)
Your tropical cruise begins in Mahé island, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of the Seychelles. In the afternoon, we sail to Sainte Anne Channel.
Please book your flight to arrive into Mahé, Seychelles prior to 01:00 PM.
Day 2 Sainte Anne Channel - Cousin Island - Praslin Island (B,L,D)
Sainte Anne Island is encircled by a Marine National Park, home to incredible marine life including more than 150 species of fish. Sainte Anne is now a significant nesting site for Hawksbill turtles.
Late morning, we sail to Cousin, a small island renowned as a haven for seabirds. The granitic islet was a private property until 1968 when it was purchased by the International Council for Bird Preservation to transform it into a nature reserve. It’s the most protected island in the archipelago, providing a breeding ground for eleven sea bird species annually and a habitat for five birds native to the Seychelles. We stay overnight in Praslin.
Day 3 Praslin Island (B,L,D)
Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, is visually stunning with tropical jungle-fringed beaches, emerald waters and powdery sand. Anse Lazio beach has been voted one of the world’s best several times and there’s a dazzling reef just offshore brimming with coral and marine life. On land, coconut palms and granite boulders create a picture-postcard landscape. In the centre of the island, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve.
Day 4 Praslin Island - La Digue Island - Curieuse Island (B,L,D)
Early in the morning, we sail to La Digue Island, the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles. Like Praslin Island, it also possesses world-famous beaches, with one of the most recognisable being Anse Source d'Argent. It has pink-hued sands contrasting with granite boulders and aquamarine waters. We will navigate to Curieuse later in the evening.
Day 5 Curieuse Island (B,L,D)
Curieuse is a rugged island swathed in unspoilt wilderness and home to hundreds of resident Aldabra giant tortoises. Apart from its obvious natural beauty, it has a fascinating history. It was once a quarantine station, and the original French colonial doctor’s house has a museum and visitor’s centre.
Day 6 Curieuse Island - Aride Island (B,L,D)
Early in the morning, we sail to Aride, a nature reserve in the Indian Ocean. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers flock to this island, where more than thirty rare bird species nest in the verdant vegetation. The landscape is enticing with fine-sand beaches, coconut palms and soaring cliffs.
Day 7 Mahè Island (B,L,D)
Mahé is the main island of the scenic Seychelles and the largest of the archipelago. It’s home to the capital Victoria, which was founded in the French settler period in 1778 and named later by the British, after Queen Victoria. The island of Mahé has pristine beaches dotted with huge rocks and tranquil nature trails threaded through the Morne Seychellois National Park.
Day 8 Mahè Island (B)
Your Emerald Cruises voyage concludes in idyllic Mahè island. From the yacht, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday.
Please book your flight to depart out of Mahé, Seychelles after 08:00 AM.
* The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will be operated unaltered from the itinerary states above.
Explore a true tropical paradise in the Seychelles & the Indian Ocean
Yacht: Emerald Azzurra
TECHNICAL DATA
Built Emerald Azzurra 2022, Emerald Sakara 2023
Length 110 metres / 360.9 feet
Guests 100
Cabins 50
Crew 76
Reaching an impressive 110 metres in length, our spectacular luxury yachts will exceed your ocean cruising expectations
An abundance of space on board, combined with a maximum guest number of 100 and a crew of 76, allows us to provide an excellent level of personal service throughout your holiday.
Discover a secluded spot to read a book, enjoy unimpeded views of the unspoilt landscapes, take a relaxing dip in the Aqua Pool, or arrange to meet new-found friends at one of our comfortable meeting spots.
LIFE ON BOARD
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.