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Discover Mahé’s striking natural beauty during a scenic excursion across the island’s north end. The largest island in the Seychelles, Mahé is a renowned tropical paradise. Your journey begins with a short drive to the Seychelles National Botanical Garden, where you will stroll the grounds, keeping watch for giant Aldabra land tortoises, fruit bats and more than 200 species of endemic flora. After your visit, set off on foot for a brief guided walk around the town’s center, passing local landmarks, including many colonial-era buildings, the old courthouse and a replica of London’s Little Ben. Continue with a panoramic drive through lush vegetation, past charming villages and dramatic granite peaks toward the Beau Vallon Beach, known for its fine white sand and turquoise waters. Pause for refreshments at a local hotel, then begin the journey back to your awaiting ship.

Escape to Mahé’s most famous beach for a day of seaside relaxation. Embark on a panoramic drive by motor coach through Mahé, passing notable landmarks and stopping at a scenic lookout for views over the capital en route to Beau Vallon Beach. Located on its namesake bay, this idyllic, palm tree-lined beach is the longest stretch of sand in the Seychelles archipelago. Upon arrival at your beach resort destination, you will have free time to enjoy the facilities at your leisure. You may choose to relax in the shade while sipping on a complimentary beverage, stroll along the beach while admiring offshore vistas or slip into the clear and shallow bright blue waters of the Indian Ocean for a leisurely swim. At the end of your stay, board your coach for a journey via the picturesque North Coast Road back to your awaiting ship.

Discover the forests, beaches, underwater wonders and wildlife sanctuaries of Saint-Anne Marine National Park. Disembark your ship and board your catamaran, then set out for the park, a multi-island protected marine area. Cruise to uninhabited Hodoul Island, stopping offshore to see nesting colonies of small, white herons called cattle egrets. Then, journey to the eco-reserve on Moyenne Island for a guided hike through the forest en route to a giant land tortoise nursery. After, spend free time on the beach, followed by a delicious lunch of Creole fare aboard your catamaran. Next, sail to Long Island, where you will drop anchor and have an opportunity to swim or snorkel among its coral gardens. Keep watch for colorful fish, bottlenose dolphins, eels and extensive seagrass meadows where green turtles feed. After, return to your vessel and cruise back to shore and your awaiting ship.

Explore fascinating cultural and historic sites of the Seychelles’ capital, then indulge in a taste of local rum. Travel to Victoria to visit the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market where locals have sold their spices, produce and handmade garments, as well as an array of freshly caught fish, since 1840. After, head to Morne Seychellois National Park and the Mission Ruins of Venn’s Town, where the remains of several buildings from a 19th-century settlement sit on a tropical forest mountaintop. Stop for lunch en route to a Creole village of authentic and reconstructed homesteads called Domaine de Val des Près. Here, you will discover authentic pottery, paintings, clothing and other handcrafts from the Seychelles. Cap your excursion with a visit to the Trois Frères Distillery, located on the grounds of a historic spice plantation, for a taste of the country’s renowned Takamaka brand rum.

Discover an ancient palm forest, historic plantation and the Seychelles’ most beautiful and well-known beach. Board a boat for a scenic cruise to Praslin Island to visit the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An ancient palm forest that has remained largely unchanged since prehistoric times, it is home to many rare species of flora and fauna—some not found anywhere else on Earth—including the world’s largest collection of Coco de Mer palm trees. After, cruise to La Digue Island, enjoying a delicious lunch of Creole cuisine aboard your vessel as you travel to a coconut plantation in L’Union Estate Park. Here, explore a historic house and vanilla fields where giant tortoises roam, then transfer to Anse Source D’Argent, one of the country’s most picturesque beaches. Enjoy free time to unwind on the pristine white sand before returning to your ship.

Explore diverse landscapes and protected native species in Mahé’s mountainous interior. Travel to the northern side of the island to Morne Seychellois National Park, where you will meet your ranger guide and receive a short safety briefing. Then, set off on the Copolia Trail, a rugged and winding path through the lush tropical forest lined with ferns. Your route will ascend the side of a ravine, where large blocks of granite loom on either side of the steep trail. Along the way, you will pass flowering white trumpet trees, carnivorous pitcher plants and a host of other endemic flora and fauna, including one of the world’s smallest frogs. Climb a metal ladder to the viewpoint and admire the sweeping panorama of Mahé’s western coast and nearby mountain peaks. Afterward, retrace your steps to the trailhead before returning to your awaiting ship.

Set sail on a twin-hulled boat for an angler’s dream in a world-renowned fishing paradise. The Seychelles are home to some of the most diverse species of marine life in the world, ranking among the International Game Fishing Association’s top destinations. Transfer to the pier, where you will meet your experienced skipper and crew, who know the prime spots for catching record-setting dogtooth tuna and marlins, rainbow runner, great barracuda, grouper, snapper and more. Admire the beautiful backdrop of tropical forest and white-sand beaches as you cruise to your destination, where you will cast your line into clear waters with unmatched visibility. You may also spot playful dolphins and sea turtles in the water, too. With a little luck, you will reel in a prize catch, which you can immortalize with a photo before releasing it back into the water.

Navigate the untamed wilderness of the Seychelles by 4x4 and kayak. Transfer to the trailhead, where you will board your 4x4 vehicle for a rugged offroad journey through the lush wetlands. During stops along the way, your knowledgeable guide will point out the flora and fauna that call this verdant ecosystem home. Admire stunning island and sea views at the Dans Gallas Waterfall and Cap St. Marie Anse Boileau. Gain insight into local farming practices before indulging in a Creole-style lunch on the beach. Afterward, continue to the picturesque shores of Grand Police Bay. Here, you will receive your kayak gear and short safety briefing, then follow your guide through the winding waterways of a thriving mangrove forest en route back to the trailhead. Back on shore, board your motor coach and return to your awaiting ship.

Take to the skies above La Digue island, a timeless escape nestled in the heart of the Seychelles. Transfer to the helipad, where you will meet your experienced pilot and receive a short safety briefing. Then, board your helicopter and ascend into the air for your panoramic journey to La Digue. From your vantage point, admire the untouched beauty beneath you as the landscape unfolds in a patchwork of emerald and azure, as you glide over this sanctuary of serenity. Upon landing, enjoy free time to relax along the beach amid the picturesque setting of Anse Source d’Argent before continuing to a renowned restaurant for a delicious three-course lunch featuring fresh island fare. Appetite sated, return to your helicopter for the scenic return flight to Mahé and your awaiting ship.