Day 1. Mahe Island - Santa Anna Marine Reserve
Departure by sailing catamaran from the bay of Mahe (after lunch) towards the Santa Anna Marine Reserve.
Stop in a picturesque bay for swimming and snorkeling. Here you can observe the colorful inhabitants of the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean and larger representatives of marine fauna – sea turtles, tuna and peaceful stingrays.
Dinner, overnight at anchor in the bay.
2nd day. Santa Anna Marine Reserve – Cocos Island – La Digue
Morning transfer to Cocos Island – an island consisting of basalt rocks and boulders and lush bright green vegetation. The underwater world is just perfect for snorkeling! We swim, rest, have lunch.
Go to Praslin Volbert Bay, have dinner at the restaurant, relax, enjoy the views of the snow-white beach, palm trees and swings on the shore.
3rd day. Volbert Bay - Anse Lazio beach.
After lunch we go to the island of St. Pierre – a quaint rocky island covered with long graceful palm trees bending in the wind. It is here that you will discover the views from the famous "Bounty" photos that periodically appear in glossy magazines. There will be a great opportunity for snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Then we go to the Anse Lasio beach to meet the sunset and swim.
Overnight at anchor in the bay, dinner on board.
Day 4. Anse Lazio - Curiose. Breakfast, photo shoot, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling.
After lunch, transfer to the island Curiose, which is part of the marine National Park. There is a population of land turtles on the island, where over a hundred large individuals live. We have 40 minutes walking track, take pictures, enjoy the views and spend time on the beach.
In the evening, a short passage to meet the sunset and spend the night in the neighboring bay.
19-00 Barbecue party on the beach, cooked by locals.
5th day. Praslin - La Digue
Transfer to the island La-Digue - the fourth largest island and the most amazing island of Seychelles archipelago. The population of the island is about 2 thousand people, most of them live in the coastal village of La Passe. The total area of the island is about 10 sq. km.
Morning bike ride to the most famous and photographed beaches of the world with huge blocks polished by millennia and water scattered along the shore of the turquoise ocean, through the picturesque jungle. Lunch on board or at restaurant on the beach.
6th day. La Digue Island - Praslin
We are making the transition to the island Praslin, in the Bay of St. Anne, to visit the famous Vallée de Mai - National Park, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. A large part is occupied by well-preserved palm forests, mainly from the endemic Seychelles palm, reaching a height of 40 m, the outlandish fruits of the Coco de Mer palm and various endemic species of animals and birds.
Overnight at the pier or in the bay at anchor.
7th day. Praslin - Mahe
We will devote the day to the transition to Mahe Island, with stops for swimming and snorkeling, after we will go back to the home marina.
We must arrive before 17:00
8th day.
Departure from the catamaran at 9:00, transfer to the airport or hotel.
The route plan may be changed due to weather conditions and in agreement with the crew.
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