'Silhouette Dream' Catamaran Cruise

11 day (10 night) Catamaran cruise
- departs and finishes at Mahé Island

Day 1: Mahé – Sainte Anne Marine Park
Late morning boarding at Eden Island Marina, Mahé. Anchorage for the night in Sainte Anne Marine Park.

Day 2: St. Anne Marine Park – Cocos Island - La Digue Island
Visit to the Sainte Anne Marine Park islands, a beautiful spot for snorkelling. After lunch cruise to Cocos Island with its large rocks with strange stripes carved by the sea. There's unforgettable snorkelling here with thousands of fishes. Overnight anchorage in front of the picturesque harbour of La Digue Island.

Day 3: La Digue Island
Rent a bicycle at the jetty for a leisurely exploration of the quiet and beautiful island of La Digue. With its tracks winding under tall palm trees, houses with roofs of palm leaves, fine white sandy beaches and large polished rocks, La Digue is one of the most beautiful islands in Seychelles. There are only a few cars here - otherwise it's mostly bicycles or carts drawn by oxen. Horse riding is also possible. Anchorage overnight in La Digue harbour.

Day 4: La Digue – Cousin – Baie St. Anne, Praslin
Visit to Cousin Island, a nature reserve since 1968 with giant tortoises as well as a bird sanctuary with rare species. Lunch on board. Afternoon in Praslin for visit to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World heritage site. A walk here amongst the giant palms is enchanting and this is home of the enormous palm, the Coco de Mer (40 metres tall) and it's giant nut - the largest seed in the world in fact. Anchorage in Baie St. Anne, Praslin.

Day 5: Baie St. Anne – Grande Soeur – Curieuse or Anse Petite Cour (Praslin)
Grande Soeur. Barbecue on the beach, one of the most beautiful in Seychelles. Take a 40min walk to discover the island, water sports and relaxation. Anchorage by Curieuse Island or Anse Petite Cour for the night.

Day 6: Curieuse Island – Saint Pierre – Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio (Praslin)
Curieuse, part of the Marine National Park, is home to over a hundred tortoises. After lunch, Saint Pierre islet, a mass of rounded rocks crowned with a clump of tall palms swaying gently in the wind - idyllic Seychelles! Excellent spot for snorkelling with magnificent underwater scenery. Anchorage for the night in Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio, Praslin.

Day 7: Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio (Praslin) - Mahé
Snorkelling, swimming and water sport activities off these beautiful beaches. Sail towards Mahé in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight off Anse Major, off the north-west coast of Mahé.

Day 8 : Anse Major, Mahé - Silhouette Island
Water sports activities at Anse Major in the morning, a rarely visited and unspoilt place, accessible only for walkers and by boat. Departure to Silhouette Island after Lunch. Dinner and overnight off Silhouette.

Day 9 : Silhouette - Beau Vallon Bay, Mahé
Silhouette is situated 30km northwest of Mahé: Hills covered by tropical trees are reminiscent of Mahé; coconut trees by the beach evoke Praslin and its incomparable beaches; granite rock formations give the impression of being on La Digue. A trail through the lush vegetation reveals the beautiful and exceptional tropical forest. Early afternoon sail for Beau Vallon Bay on Mahé. Dinner and overnight at anchor in the bay.

Day 10 : Mahé: Beau Vallon Bay – Eden Island Marina
Discover Beau Vallon Bay, a vast white sand beach. Time for relaxing, snorkelling, kayaking & swimming. After Lunch, departure and set sail for Eden Island Marina, one of the most prestigious private residential marinas in the world with a choice of bars, restaurants, shops. Dinner and overnight at the dock of the marina.

Day 11 : Eden Island, Mahé
Disembarkation early in the morning between 6-8am at the Eden Island Marina.

Please note: cruise itineraries are subject to wind and weather conditions and subject to change without notice; the Captain's decision is final. Images shown do not necessarily reflect the actual yacht type used for this cruise and are subject to change.

Price Guide

This 11 day/10 night cruise above is from £2549 per person, based on Full Board. Price includes flights from London & all transfers/inter-island flights.
For a longer stay in Seychelles, why not choose one of our 'Cruise & Stay' packages? We can tailor a stay at any Seychelles hotel.

Important notes about your cruise

Rates include:
• Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin with private bathroom (a/c in service 8am-10pm). Cruise welcomes children 12 years of age and over
• Full Board (breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Service of 3 crew (Captain, steward/cook, deck-hand)
• 1 set of linen, towels and beach towels per person per week
• Water sports on board (snorkelling equipment & sea kayaks)
• Consumable for the yacht (diesel, fuel & water) and insurance for yacht & passengers

Rates do NOT include:
• Beverages (soft drinks or alcoholic)
• Mandatory 'cash box' (see below)

Cash box details (mandatory): £175 per person, payable in cash on boarding
• National Park & Conservation fees
• Tourist taxes & island landing fees
• Mooring fees

'Cruise & Stay' Packages

Why not arrive early in Seychelles, or extend your stay after your cruise? We offer the widest choice of hotels in Seychelles - from luxury resorts to boutique small hotels on all the main islands. See a few of our suggested hotels for 'Cruise & Stay' packages on Mahé & Praslin or else talk to our experienced team and let them tailor-make the whole itinerary for you.