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Tropical Charms of the Seychelles

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Roundtrip Mahé on Emerald Azzurra
January 5 – 12, 2025

Discover paradise as you sail the Indian Ocean for 7 nights on a luxury Seychelles yacht cruise with PES! Nestled over 900 miles from mainland Africa in the topaz waters of the Indian Ocean, lies the blissful Seychelles Islands. Brimming with incredible landscapes, rare wildlife, and a vibrant atmosphere, a Seychelles cruise will introduce you to East Africa’s archipelago of utopia, all while enjoying the all-inclusive, 100-guest Emerald Azzurra.

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Yacht Cruise Itinerary Highlights:

  • Begin and end your journey in Mahé, a resort island abundant with natural beauty
  • Admire tropical vegetation, sea turtles, and pristine beaches on Sainte Anne Channel, part of the Sainte Anne Marine National Park
  • Explore the stunning nature reserve of Cousin Island, known for its exceptional bird life
  • Praslin, referred to as the Garden of Eden, is where you can find azure waters, tangles of jungle, and renowned beach Anse Lazio
  • Enjoy the relaxed tropical atmosphere and pink-hued sands of La Digue
  • See giant tortoises, hump-head parrotfish, mangrove forests, and exotic coco de mer palms in Laraie Bay on Curieuse Island
  • Sail to Aride where nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers flock

All-Inclusive Yacht Cruise Package:

  • Fine a la carte dining and lavish buffets featuring fresh, locally sourced cuisine with open seating in your choice of the main restaurant, al fresco terrace, or poolside cafe
  • Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and selected cocktails throughout the day, plus bottled water and state-of-the-art tea and coffee making machines
  • A variety of included excursions and use of Gocycle electric bicycles
  • Luxurious onboard amenities, including the scenic Observation Deck & Lounge, Sky Bar, Spa & Wellness Center, and Infinity Pool
  • Marina Watersports Platform with complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, water trampoline, and more
  • First-class service from an English-speaking crew
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi, gratuities, and airport transfers to and from the ship
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Brief Itinerary

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Mahé Island / Sainte Anne Channel

Your tropical cruise begins in Mahé island, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, and embark on your discovery of the Seychelles. In the afternoon, we sail to Sainte Anne Channel.

Please be sure to book your flight to arrive into Mahé, Seychelles prior to 1:00 PM.

Late in the morning cruise to Sainte Anne Channel. It is encircled by a Marine National Park, home to incredible marine life including more than 150 species of fish. Sainte Anne is now a significant nesting site for Hawksbill turtles.

Late morning, we sail to Cousin, a small island renowned as a haven for seabirds. The granitic islet was a private property until 1968 when it was purchased by the International Council for Bird Preservation to transform it into a nature reserve. It’s the most protected island in the archipelago, providing a breeding ground for eleven sea bird species annually and a habitat for five birds native to the Seychelles. We stay overnight in Praslin.

Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, is visually stunning with tropical jungle-fringed beaches, emerald waters, and powdery sand. Anse Lazio beach has been voted one of the world’s best several times and there’s a dazzling reef just offshore brimming with coral and marine life. On land, coconut palms and granite boulders create a picture-postcard landscape. In the center of the island, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve.

Early in the morning, we sail to La Digue Island, the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles. Like Praslin Island, it also possesses world-famous beaches, with one of the most recognizable being Anse Source d’Argent. It has pink-hued sands contrasting with granite boulders and aquamarine waters. We will navigate to Curieuse later in the evening.

Curieuse is a rugged island swathed in unspoiled wilderness and home to hundreds of resident Aldabra giant tortoises. Apart from its obvious natural beauty, it has a fascinating history. It was once a quarantine station, and the original French colonial doctor’s house has a museum and visitor’s center.

Early in the morning, we sail to Aride, a nature reserve in the Indian Ocean. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers flock to this island, where more than thirty rare bird species nest in the verdant vegetation. The landscape is enticing with fine-sand beaches, coconut palms, and soaring cliffs.

Mahé is the main island of the scenic Seychelles and the largest of the archipelago. It’s home to the capital Victoria, which was founded in the French settler period in 1778 and named later by the British, after Queen Victoria. The island of Mahé has pristine beaches dotted with huge rocks and tranquil nature trails threaded through the Morne Seychellois National Park.

Your voyage concludes in idyllic Mahè island. From the yacht, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home.

Please book your flight to depart out of Mahé, Seychelles after 8:00 AM.

PES Stateroom Rates:

Early Booking Savings of $200 per person –
Plus, Pay in Full Offer* for free airfare or extra savings!

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*Pay in Full Offer:

  • Categories D through S: Choose from free economy air (max value of $1,800 per person) or $1,000 savings per person if you pay in full within 30 days of booking**.
  • Categories Y through SA: Choose from premium economy air (max value of $3,000 per person) or $2,000 savings per person if you pay in full within 30 days of booking**.

**within 30 days of booking, or 120 days prior to departure; whichever is soonest

Rates INCLUDE port taxes of $560 per person.

Double pricing is per person based on double occupancy or two people per stateroom.
Single pricing is based on one person per stateroom and is capacity-controlled and subject to change.

Reservation Booking Terms and Conditions:

Required Deposit:

Cruise: 20% of cruise fare and a non-refundable Global Tracks administration fee of $100 per person
Seminar: $200 per person

Final Payment Due: September 5, 2024

Passports: Passports are required for all guests and must be valid for six months after the end of the cruise.

International airfare is not included. Global Tracks will book your air arrangements for a $100 per person ticketing fee, or you may choose to handle your own reservation.

Transfer Guidelines: The tour program begins and ends in Mahé, Seychelles.
January 5 – Flights should arrive Mahé by 1:00 pm. The airport transfer is included.
January 12 – Flights should depart Mahé after 8:00 am. The airport transfer is included.

Additional Services: Please contact your PES Travel Advisor for any additional services you may need including airfare, pre- and post-cruise packages, transfers, and tours.

PES offers optional travel insurance. Travel insurance is strongly suggested and will give you the opportunity to recover monies lost through cancellations. We offer Allianz Travel Insurance as an option. Premiums vary depending on your age and the cost of your trip. Purchase within 15 days of deposit for additional benefits.

Cancellation Penalties: All cancellations must be made in writing to Global Tracks. Travel insurance and airfare are non-refundable once purchased. Any payment to Global Tracks constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. All cancellations are subject to the Global Tracks administration fee of $100 per person paid at deposit in addition to the below schedule:

From time of deposit until September 5, 2024 20% of total package penalty
From September 6, 2024 to October 6, 2024 50% of total package penalty
After October 6, 2024 100% of total package penalty
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