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Cruise the turquoise waters of a far-flung paradise
White sand beaches and brilliantly blue seas are on full show on this nine-day small ship cruise around the Seychelles islands. Board the twin-hulled Pegasus and enjoy magnificent sea views and crisp salt air from the deck, relaxing with new friends and dining on board. Cruise to uninhabited islands, walk through mangrove forests, spot giant tortoises, explore World Heritage-listed nature reserves and relax on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This Seychelles cruising adventure allows you to explore at your own pace and relax into island life. It is, after all, a true slice of Indian Ocean paradise.
- Start
- Mahe, Seychelles
- Finish
- Mahe, Seychelles
- Destination
- Seychelles
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PMFS
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 7
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 44
Why you'll love this trip
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Unlike other larger cruise liners, your small ship – the M/Y Pegasus – has the option to drop anchor beside tiny islands and swim in bays that others cannot reach.
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Stop at the stunning Anse Source D’Argent on La Dique with your small group. It’s consistently rated as one of the best beaches in the world, and you’ll soon know why.
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Accompanied by a fully qualified onboard naturalist, you will be led on insightful shore excursions through mangrove forests and World Heritage-listed reserves.
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Drop anchor in the centre of port towns such as Mahe and La Digue, having the opportunity to explore independently and hop on and off the boat as you please.
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With your vessel fully equipped with kayaks and snorkelling equipment, you will be able to take advantage of the crystal-clear waters and discover its colourful ecosystem underwater.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated by our partners at Variety Cruises and is best suited to independent travellers who want flexibility from their itinerary. On Variety Cruises, all shore excursions are optional, so you don’t have to pay for an activity you’re not interested in. Trips operated by Variety begin at port, do not include tips and require solo travellers to pay a mandatory single supplement.
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This is a small ship Adventure Cruising, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with between 30–50 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-fi is available for a small charge.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting a lot of national parks and you may have to cross uneven ground, sometimes in slippery conditions.
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If you’re concerned about seasickness, there are seasickness tablets on board. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. Your crew do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs on board. Handrails are always available.
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Boats

Pegasus
If you’re island-hopping with us through Seychelles off Africa’s east coast, you’ll be cruising in the 45-metre (147-foot) Pegasus. This ship was...
Itinerary
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Included Activities
- Curieuse Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Landing on Curieuse is a wet landing on the ship's Zodiac.Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cousin Island Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Cousin Island has a lot of mosquitos. It is recommended to have a light long sleeve shirt and pants for this day as well as strong mosquito repellent.Landing on Cousin island is by a local boat and will be a wet beach landing.
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Included Activities
- Aride Island Walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
At certain times of the year, Aride landing experiences very rough seas and landing here may not be possible. Alternative activities will be offered if necessary.Landing on Aride island is via a Zodiac operated by National Park staff. This is a surf landing and it is very likely that you will get wet.
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Praslin 1/2 day tour - EUR80
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Optional Activities
- La Digue 1/2 day tour - EUR80
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Pegasus (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Small Cruise ShipAccommodation
Small Cruise Ship 7 nightsIncluded Activities
- Curieuse Walking Tour
- Cousin Island Walking Tour
- Aride Island Walking tour
Dates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Cruising in the Seychelles (Garden of Eden) trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
Your voyage is operated by our cruising partner, Variety Cruises.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
On this itinerary, shore excursions are optional and are paid on board the ship in Euros. The price and a description of these excursions are listed in the day to day itinerary.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
It is not possible for solo travellers to share a room on a Variety Cruises voyage. It requires travellers to pay a mandatory single supplement.
MINIMUM AGE
Children from the age of 7 can be accommodated on these voyages. Each boat has one cabin category that will accommodate a 3rd person allowing for triple sharing. Any child under the age of 18 must share with an adult.

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