Explore the Seychelles on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Diana that begins and ends in Victoria on Mahe Island. Board your ship and sail to islands known for unique wildlife and unspoiled nature. Discover Curieuse’s red hills, mangroves, and giant tortoise sanctuary. Visit Aride Island, a haven for seabirds and rare plants. Walk among UNESCO-listed coco de mer palms in Praslin’s Vallee de Mai. Snorkel around coral reefs at Grande Soeur, and hike the granite trails of La Digue. On Bird, Cousin, and Moyenne Islands, spot rare birds, turtles, and native flora. Each day offers guided walks, beach time, and wildlife encounters in protected reserves. Enjoy the natural beauty of Seychelles with access to places rarely visited by larger ships.
Highlights
Visit Victoria’s market and Arul Mihu Hindu temple
Explore Mahe’s botanical garden with giant Aldabra tortoises
Visit Aride Island, home to rare native plants and reptiles
Spot endangered birds in Cousin Island’s restored native habitat
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, sits on the northeastern coast of Mahé Island. This small city reflects the country’s mix of cultures. Visit the Victoria Market for local produce and crafts, see the Hindu Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, and stop by the colorful Jivan Imports store. At the Victoria Botanical Garden, view Aldabra giant tortoises and over 200 plant species, including the rare coco de mer tree.
Included Excursion:
Out & About on Mahe - 3 hours and 30 minutes
Explore Mahe’s Botanical Garden to see rare tropical plants and Aldabra giant tortoises that reflect the island’s natural environment.
Visit Mission Lodge, a historic site in the mountains where the ruins of a former school for freed slaves’ children offer insight into Mahe’s past.
View Mahe’s west coast from Mission Lodge, with wide ocean views and green hills stretching across the horizon.
Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, sits on the northeastern coast of Mahé Island. This small city reflects the country’s mix of cultures. Visit the Victoria Market for local produce and crafts, see the Hindu Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, and stop by the colorful Jivan Imports store. At the Victoria Botanical Garden, view Aldabra giant tortoises and over 200 plant species, including the rare coco de mer tree.
Included Excursion:
Out & About on Mahe - 3 hours and 30 minutes
Explore Mahe’s Botanical Garden to see rare tropical plants and Aldabra giant tortoises that reflect the island’s natural environment.
Visit Mission Lodge, a historic site in the mountains where the ruins of a former school for freed slaves’ children offer insight into Mahe’s past.
View Mahe’s west coast from Mission Lodge, with wide ocean views and green hills stretching across the horizon.
Curieuse Marine National Park's captivating landscape is made up of red earth mountains and granite hills. The Coco de Mer palm, which produces the world's largest nuts, grows only here and Praslin. Baie Laraie is home to all seven mangrove species in Seychelles, while the area is also the site of a tortoise sanctuary. Once a leper colony, Curieuse hosts giant Aldabra tortoises and sea turtles.
Aride Island, one of Seychelles' finest nature reserves, offers a glimpse into the island's unspoilt past. The uninhabited granitic island hosts vital seabird colonies, with 10 breeding species, including the world's largest populations of two frigatebird species and the roseate tern subspecies arideensis. Reptile density is among the highest globally. Rare native plants like Wright's Gardenia grow in their natural state only on Aride.
Praslin has some of the Seychelles' finest beaches, like Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, with granite boulders dotting the soft sands. Busy Anse Volbert-Cote D’Or offers views of Chauve Souris islet. Inland, Praslin National Park's rugged jungle hosts rare flora and fauna. The Vallee de Mai, a UNESCO site, features a coco de mer forest, one of only two populations of these enormous trees, bearing the world's largest fruit and heaviest seeds.
Included Excursion:
Valle De Mai & Cote D'or Beach
Stroll through the enchanting Vallee de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient palm forest and the iconic Coco de Mer
Discover the intriguing myths and cultural significance of the massive Coco de Mer double-lobed nuts
Relax on the pristine sands of Cote d'Or Beach, enjoying the crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery
Bird Island, the northernmost in the Seychelles archipelago, is a coral cay surrounded by over 5 km of pristine beaches and turquoise waters. The island is famous for its birdlife, including sooty terns, fairy terns and common noddies. A haven for nature lovers, it focuses on wildlife conservation such as protecting the critically endangered hawksbill and green turtles. It's also home to Esmeralda, the world’s largest land tortoise.
Cousin Island, a land and sea special reserve, is a conservation success story. In 1959, just 26 Seychelles warblers remained, clinging to life in a mangrove swamp. An intensive program cut back coconuts, allowing the warbler's native forest to recover. Cousin's restoration also benefited the endangered Seychelles magpie robin. The island is now a thriving indigenous forest and wetland, attracting birds, giant tortoises, lizards and more.
La Digue is renowned for idyllic beaches dotted with granite boulders like Anse Source d'Argent on the west coast. Secluded beaches like Anse Bonnet Carré and Anse Cocos on the east are accessible only on foot, featuring calm, shallow waters. Hikers enjoy the ascent to Nid d'Aigle, the 333-m high island peak, with a restaurant halfway up. The Veuve Nature Reserve protects the rare Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher's breeding habitat.
Grande Soeur, the slightly larger of the Sister Islands, is a peaceful spot known for its granite rocks emerging above palm-fringed beaches, creating stunning landmarks like Table Rock. Grande Soeur East, the most picturesque beach on the island, claims the crown as Seychelles' finest. The island is also one of the archipelago's best snorkelling spots with sea turtles, tropical fish, and small reef sharks. Hiking trails lead to panoramic views.
The tiny Moyenne Island in the inner Seychelles covers just 9 hectares. The 2km shoreline features white sand beaches and granite boulders characteristic of the Seychelles. Despite its size, Moyenne hosts high biodiversity. Moyenne Island National Park, the world's smallest, was established in 2009 by Brendon Grimshaw to preserve the ecosystem. Densely covered in trees and plants, it represents 40 native species, many unique to Moyenne.
Day 12: Victoria, Mahe Island | Disembark
Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is a vibrant city on Mahe Island's northeastern side, blending diverse cultures and traditions. Attractions include the bustling stalls of Victoria Market, the Hindu shrine of Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, and the colorful "Jivan Imports" store. The Victoria Botanical Garden features Aldabra giant tortoises and 200 plant species, including unique trees like the coco-de-mer.
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Oceanview D4
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
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Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
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Balcony D5
Located on decks 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
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Balcony M5
Located on decks 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
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Balcony D6
Located on decks 6, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
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Junior Suite
SH Diana’s Junior Suites features a Super King Size bed, separate living room area with homely flame-effect fireplace, private kitchen, luxurious en-suite bathroom and a 7 sq. m private balcony.
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Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
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Premium Suite
SH Diana’s Premium Suites feature a Super King Size bed, separate living room with homely flame-effect fireplace, luxurious en-suite bathroom, spacious walk-in wardrobe and a 12 sq. m private balcony.
Initial deposit is 20% (30% for Suite bookings), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
11 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Wifi
Self-service laundry
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions.
Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
24-hour room service
One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call (kayaking not included – however this can be pre-booked)
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
We recommend every traveler to take out a travel cancellation insurance, travel interruption insurance and a travel health insurance policy with an assumption of the return transport costs of repatriation
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