Emerald Cruises Reveals Three Epic Voyages Through the Seychelles
Emerald Cruises presents three Seychelles itineraries against a backdrop of velvety beaches lined with granite monoliths. Choose from an 8-day, 10-day or 13-day cruise during which you will discover both the famous and hidden gems of the Seychelles archipelago.
Each of the three cruises promises an authentic encounter with the region’s beautiful tropical wildlife, fascinating underwater life and rich cultural heritage. The turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean are a gateway to adventure, but also to a well-deserved rest.
Tropical Charms of the Seychelles (8 days)
This meticulously crafted eight‑day itinerary departs Mahé and seamlessly links central islands: gliding through the Sainte Anne Channel to Cousin, Praslin and La Digue, before culminating on Curieuse’s untamed shores and the wildlife sanctuary of Aride.
Beneath the surface, vibrant reefs teem with over 150 species of tropical fish, while guests may witness majestic sea turtles returning to their ancestral nesting sands. The pinnacle arrives on Praslin in the UNESCO‑listed Vallée de Mai, where the iconic coco de mer palms rise amid a fairy‑tale forest. Cultural highlights include a visit to the colonial quarantine doctor’s museum on Curieuse and an immersive glimpse into La Digue’s traditional fishing communities.
Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure (13 days)
This carefully designed eight-day itinerary starts in Mahé and elegantly connects the most interesting destinations of the central Seychelles. The yacht makes its way through the Sainte Anne Channel to the islands of Cousin, Praslin and La Digue, before concluding its journey on the wild shores of the Curieuse and the Aride Nature Reserve.
Here, the underwater realm reveals its treasures in the form of living reefs inhabited by more than 150 species of tropical fish. Travellers can witness the majestic ritual of turtles returning to their native sandy beaches to nest. A highlight of the itinerary is a visit to the world-famous Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island, where a fairy-tale landscape of endemic coco de mer palms stretches out under UNESCO protection. Cultural dimensions also enrich the programme. On Curieuse, for example, guests will visit a fascinating museum in the colonial house of a French doctor from the days when the island served as a quarantine station.
Seychelles Island Hopping (10 days)
The ten-day itinerary offers a carefully balanced overview of the archipelago’s most impressive sites. The journey begins at Mahé, continues through the Sainte Anne Channel to the uninhabited island of Thérèse with its dramatic rock formations and ends with an exploration of the fragile ecosystems of Cousin, Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse and Aride.
Guests experience the fascinating contrast of pink beaches and sand dunes, discover hidden coves amongst monumental granite boulders and encounter unique species of turtles and birds in their natural habitats. Each day is composed to make the most of the destination’s potential and reveal a different shade of this natural paradise.
