
Cruise Only	WAS £5700 PP £4679 PP	£0 PP	£0	£0
Fly Cruise	WAS £6500 PP £6207 PP	Call	Call	Call
Prices based on 2 people sharing, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 1 person, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 3 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 4 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated).


Cruise Only	WAS £7100 PP £4679 PP	£0 PP	£0	£0
Fly Cruise	WAS £6500 PP £6207 PP	Call	Call	Call
Prices based on 2 people sharing, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 1 person, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 3 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 4 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated).


Cruise Only	WAS £7500 PP £5825 PP	£0 PP	£0	£0
Fly Cruise	WAS £7700 PP £7353 PP	Call	Call	Call
Prices based on 2 people sharing, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 1 person, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 3 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 4 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated).


Cruise Only	WAS £10100 PP £9645 PP	£0 PP	£0	£0
Fly Cruise	WAS £10900 PP £10409 PP	Call	Call	Call
Prices based on 2 people sharing, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 1 person, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 3 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated). Prices based on 4 people, departing from London airports (unless otherwise stated).

Itinerary

Mahé

Like jade-coloured jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles (1,610 km) from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited. Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captain Lazare Picault was the first to explore these unnamed islands. He encountered breathtaking vistas of rugged mountains, lagoons, coral atolls, splendid beaches and secluded coves. After Picault sailed away, the islands remained untouched for the next 14 years. Then France took possession of the seven islands in the Mahé group. During an expedition Captain Morphey named them the Sechelles, in honour of Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles. This name was later anglicised to Seychelles. The first settlers arrived at St. Anne’s Island in 1770; 15 years later the population of Mahé consisted of seven Europeans and 123 slaves. Today there are about 80,000 Seychellois, the majority of whom live on Mahé; the rest are scattered in small communities throughout the archipelago. The people are a fusion of three continents - Africa, Asia and Europe. This has created a unique culture and the use of three languages - Creole, French and English. Mahé is the largest island in the archipelago and the location of the capital, Victoria. Ringed by steep, magnificent mountains, few capitals can claim a more beautiful backdrop. The town features a mixture of modern and indigenous architecture; it is the centre of business and commerce thanks to the extensive port facilities. Noteworthy sites in Victoria are the museum, cathedral, government house, clock tower, botanical gardens and an open-air market. The major attractions are found outside of town where the island’s quiet, lazy atmosphere delights visitors. With 68 pristine, white sand beaches, Mahé boasts more beaches and tourist facilities than any of the other Seychelles Islands. Beautiful and remote Mahé with its green-clad mountains and palm-fringed beaches is indeed an island of abundance; pleasant surprises are around every bend in the trail. Come ashore and discover for yourself this marvellous island paradise.

28 December 2024

La Digue

La Digue Island is an island like no other. It is the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles, but the tranquillity will make it feel like you’re the only one there.The stunning surroundings should be soaked up from cycling through the vanilla plantations to lying on the white-sandy beaches, your time on La Digue should be cherished.There is a little more to do on La Digue compared to the smaller, uninhabited islands where you can enjoy full moon tours, surfing and snorkelling with a local.

29 December 2024

At Sea

30 December 2024

Antsiranana

Originally named Diego Suarez after a 16th century Portuguese navigator, Antisiranana was renamed in 1975 when independence from Portuguese rule was declared in Madagascar. The Bay of Diego is one of the largest natural bays in the world, and both bay and city are full of history. The bay was a battleground for the French in the 1880s, a depot for Russia in 1896, and again a point of focus for capture during World War II. In 1942, the Allies launched Operation Ironclad and landed forces at Courrier Bay and Ambararata Bay, just west of Antisiranana. Hundreds of British soldiers fell in the Battle of Madagascar, and most of them were buried in the special British cemetery in the center of town. Antisiranana leads to the Montagne d'Ambre (Amber Mountain) National Park, an isolated patch of mountain forest that rises from the surrounding dry region. The park is famous for its waterfalls, crater lakes, and wildlife, especially chameleons.

31 December 2024

At Sea

01 January 2025

At Sea

02 January 2025

Pointe des Galets

Located about 480 miles (773 km) east of Madagascar and 102 miles (164 km) southwest of Mauritius, Réunion is the largest of the Mascarene Islands. The archipelago, consisting of Rodrigues, Mauritius and Réunion, was named The Mascarentes following its discovery in 1512 by the Portuguese navigator, Pedro de Mascarenhas. The French made the decision to settle Réunion in 1642, but no one actually lived here until four years later when the French governor of Fort Dauphin in Madagascar exiled a dozen mutineers to the island. In 1649, the king of France officially took possession of Réunion and renamed the island Colbert Bourbon. After the French Revolution, the island took back its original name. Since 1946, Réunion has been administered by France as an Overseas Department, with St. Denis as its capital. Facilities here are comparable to any major town in metropolitan France. St. Denis straddles the mouth of the St. Denis River and sweeps upward into the flanks of la Montagne where modern apartment complexes and luxurious houses have replaced the shanty town of the post-war era. Pointe des Galets is the principal port of Réunion, 30-minute by car from the small capital, St. Denis. The island is best known for the rugged beauty of its interior. Major attractions include the fascinating and still active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, and three extinct craters known as cirques. Their forested slopes are dotted with isolated villages. Two thirds of the western part of Réunion are covered by mountain ranges, with the 9,200-foot-high Piton des Neiges the highest point on the island. The major source of income is from agriculture, mainly sugarcane, vanilla and the production of geranium oil used as a fixative in perfumes. Although the island has its share of beaches, most travellers arriving from France and South Africa come here for the stunning vistas of the interior. A taste of Créole-flavored French culture transported to the tropical setting of Réunion is also part of the attraction.

03 January 2025

Port Louis

Mauritius’ largest city, Port Louis is a vibrant and exciting place whose culture is a mix of African, Chinese and Indian influences. There are activities and sights to keep you busy and explore the different aspects of the city.

04 January 2025

At Sea

05 January 2025

At Sea

06 January 2025

Mahé

07 January 2025

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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What's Included with Silversea

	Entertainment throughout the day and evening
	Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only)
	WiFi included on-board
	Gratuities included on-board
	24-hour room service
	Shuttle service to and from ports and airport where available
	Almost 1:1 staff to guest ratio

	In-suite bar replenished with your preferences
	Complimentary laundry where applicable
	Selected wines, beers and spirits on-board
	Luxurious, all-suite accommodation
	Expedition activities and on-board expert lectures on expedition sailings
	Door-to-door transfers from your home (selected sailings only)
	Butler service for every suite