Itinerary
- Day 1
Mahé
Your tropical cruise starts on Mahé island where you'll meet your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht this morning. After settling in, you'll set sail in the afternoon toward Sainte Anne Island, getting your first taste of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches you'll see throughout the week.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Emerald Cruises luxury yacht
- Sail to Sainte Anne Island
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Sainte Anne Island - Day 2
Sainte Anne Island - Cousin Island - Praslin
You'll spend the late morning exploring Sainte Anne Island's Marine National Park, where over 150 fish species swim around you and Hawksbill turtles nest on the shores. By early afternoon, the yacht heads to Cousin Island, a nature reserve packed with 11 breeding seabird species that you can observe from the trails. You'll sail into Praslin in the evening and stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Sainte Anne Island Marine National Park
- Visit Cousin Island nature reserve and observe seabirds
Landmarks/POIs Sainte Anne Island Marine National Park Cousin Island Praslin - Day 3
Praslin
Praslin is the second largest island here, and you'll find tropical jungle meeting powdery beaches as soon as you arrive. Anse Lazio beach gets plenty of attention for good reason with its offshore reef perfect for swimming. Later you'll walk through the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in the center of the island, a UNESCO World Heritage site with unique vegetation and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Anse Lazio beach
- Explore Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Anse Lazio Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve - Day 4
La Digue Island - Curieuse Island
Early morning departure takes you to La Digue Island, the smallest of the three main islands but famous for its beaches. You'll head straight to Anse Source d'Argent to see the distinctive pink sands and massive granite boulders that make this place so recognizable. By evening, you'll sail to Curieuse Island for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Anse Source d'Argent beach on La Digue Island
- Explore La Digue Island beaches
Landmarks/POIs La Digue Island Anse Source d'Argent Curieuse Island - Day 5
Curieuse Island
Curieuse Island is home to hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises that roam freely, and you'll get a chance to see them up close. A visit to the old French colonial doctor's house, now a museum and visitor center, gives you some local history and context. You can hike the nature trails that wind through mangrove swamps and coco de mer palm groves if you want to stretch your legs and see more of the island's landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observe Aldabra giant tortoises
- Visit the French colonial doctor's house museum and visitor centre
- Hike nature trails through mangrove swamps and coco de mer palms
Landmarks/POIs Curieuse Island - Day 6
Aride Island
An early morning sail takes you to Aride, a lush nature reserve run by the International Conservation Society. Over 30 rare bird species nest in the vegetation here, so bring binoculars if you're into birdwatching. The island also has fine-sand beaches, coconut palms, and some dramatic cliffs that rise up from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aride Island nature reserve
- Observe rare bird species
Landmarks/POIs Aride Island - Day 7
Mahé
You'll return to Mahé for the last couple of days of your voyage. Victoria, founded back in 1778, is the capital and has its own character with pristine beaches dotted with huge rocks throughout. There are quiet nature trails you can walk through in Morne Seychellois National Park if you want to stretch your legs before heading back to the yacht.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore Victoria, the capital city
- Visit Morne Seychellois National Park
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Morne Seychellois National Park - Day 8
Mahé
Your time on the Emerald Cruises yacht comes to an end today. You'll transfer from the ship to the airport so you can either head home or continue on to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Victoria
