A week in the Seychelles on board a superb schooner

Your cruise

Discover the Seychelles aboard this magnificent schooner! You'll be able to dive, observe numerous endemic species and enjoy magnificent scenery.

Your possible stops during this cruise

Each itinerary can be modified if the captain deems it necessary, taking into account weather conditions.

Here is the itinerary for your week in the Seychelles aboard a superb schooner from November to April:

DAY 1: Boarding at Inter Island Quay, Mahé
You meet at 10:30 a.m. at Inter Island Quay on Mahé Island to embark. Once you've settled on board, you'll set sail for Ile Ronde, following the safety and living rules. Arrival is scheduled for late afternoon. This first evening on the water will feature a barbecue and sunset.

DAY 2: Heading for Praslin
Wake up on the water, then head for Praslin and its Vallée de Mai, a World Heritage Site. Once ashore, stroll along its paths, amidst its endemic palm trees, a magical sight. Join the schooner in the afternoon for a diving, paddling or kayaking session. Dinner and overnight at anchor in Praslin.

DAY 3: Cast off for La Digue
Enjoy a morning's sailing to reach La Digue. Once there, you can rent a bike to explore the island, and we recommend a stopover at Union Estate to visit the copra factory, vanilla plantations and shipyard. La Digue is charming and restful, with its granite boulders, especially at Anse Source d'Argent, one of the most photographed beaches in the world!

DAY 4: Another day on the Sœurs
In the morning, you'll set sail for Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur. Two islands with superb diving spots, so don your masks and snorkels and set off on an adventure. You can also stop off on land, as both islands are uninhabited. In the afternoon, head for Coco Island, one of the pearls of the Seychelles, a new dream spot for snorkeling, where you'll be able to observe numerous tropical fish.

DAY 5 - Sailing to Booby and Aride
A morning of diving and water sports awaits you near Booby Island. Then after lunch, set sail for one of the Seychelles' most beautiful nature reserves, Aride Island. Here you'll discover a large concentration of seabirds and fish, most of them endemic.

DAY 6 - Heading for the gentle Curieuse
A new day, new navigation, heading for Curieuse. An almost uninhabited island, where you can stroll along its paths, discover its vast mangrove forest, visit its giant tortoise farm or the ruins of the former leper colony. after a barbecue on the island for lunch, you can enjoy the water sport of your choice or laze under the sun on a sandy beach.

DAY 7 - Return to Mahé
after a delicious breakfast, set sail for the return trip to Mahé. On the way, enjoy a final stopover at Ile Sèche, for some snorkeling or diving. Overnight at Sainte Anne Marine Park.

DAY 8 - Disembarkation in Victoria harbor
Disembark at 8:30 a.m. in Victoria harbor. Time to thank the crew for this Seychelles cruise.

Here's the itinerary for your week in the Seychelles aboard a superb schooner from May to October:

DAY 1: Boarding at Port de Victoria
Your skipper will meet you at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Harbour's Inter Island Quay for boarding. Your crew will give you a presentation of the boat and explain the itinerary of your cruise. After a briefing on the safety rules you need to know on board, you'll weigh anchor around midday for the first sail of your cruise. The day's itinerary will take you along the northern coast of Mahé, including the splendid Beau-Vallon Bay. In the evening, a barbecue will be served on board.

DAY 2: Towards Ternay Bay
After breakfast on board, you'll set sail for the Ternay Bay marine park and nature reserve. Its crystal-clear waters are the ideal spot for a diving session, giving you the opportunity to discover the seabed surrounding Baie Ternay. After lunch, you'll head for the Baie de Beau-Vallon, where you'll anchor for the night.

DAY 3: Heading for Île de Cousin
In the morning, you'll sail to Cousin Island (off Praslin) to visit its highly protected bird sanctuary. Cousin Island is home to many rare species. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Seychelles song magpie, one of the rarest birds in the world. Dinner and overnight at anchor on Cousin Island.

DAY 4: Discovering Praslin Island
In the morning, you'll head for Anse Possession to discover the Vallée de Mai, a World Heritage site. As you stroll along the valley's paths, you'll catch a glimpse of many endemic palm trees. Join the boat in the afternoon for a diving or water sports session. Dinner and overnight at anchor on Praslin Island.

DAY 5: Stopover at La Digue
The morning is dedicated to sailing to La Digue. If you wish, you can rent a bicycle to explore the island. La Digue's charm lies, among other things, in the beauty of the landscape formed by its huge granite boulder formations, notably at Anse Source d'Argent, one of the world's most picturesque beaches. When you call at La Digue, we recommend a visit to the Union Estate, a major network of traditional activities. Here you can visit a copra factory, a vanilla plantation and a shipyard.

DAY 6: Set sail for Curieuse Island
Head for Curieuse Island on this new day's cruise. Sparsely populated, it's a delight to wander along its paths, through a vast mangrove forest and visit the giant tortoise farm or the ruins of the former leper colony. For lunch, enjoy a barbecue on the island. After lunch, you can try your hand at the various water sports on offer. If you don't fancy water sports, you're free to enjoy a beach session, alternating between swimming and lounging. In the afternoon, you'll visit the charming island of Saint Pierre, a perfect spot for diving thanks to its granite rocks, which provide perfect shelter for the local marine life.

DAY 7: Heading for Anse Lazio & Sainte Anne
Sail to Anse Lazio, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles. Your day's program includes swimming, snorkeling and other water sports. After lunch, you'll head for Mahé, where you'll anchor for the night in the Sainte Anne Marine Park.

DAY 8: Disembarkation in Victoria
You'll disembark at Victoria harbor in the morning at around 8:30 am. This will mark the end of a dream cruise in the heart of the Seychelles.