Garden of Eden Cruise
8 day Cruise – from £2385
With flights from £3085
Explore the Seychelles by small ship, hopping from island to island to discover pristine beaches, wonderous tropical fauna and an amazing undersea world.
Highlights
- Visit the famous Anse Source d’Argent, with its white sands and giant boulders
- Swim and snorkel from the beach and back of the boat
- Spot giant tortoises on the uninhabited island of Curieuse
- Enjoy beach BBQs and a captain’s dinner with live music and dancing
Your Itinerary
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After the welcome cocktail, leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St. Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Tonight anchor near St. Anne and enjoy a welcome dinner.
The MY Pegasus has just 21 cabins on board, all outward facing with large windows, air conditioning and en suite shower rooms. Enjoy magnificent sea views on the open decks, relax with friends in the lounge, browse the well-stocked library or enjoy ocean view dining in the spacious restaurant. A platform on the stern enables guests to swim and there is also a zen mini-spa.
Day 2 – St. Anne to Curieuse
Today leave St. Anne island and sail to Curieuse. This uninhabited island was once the location of a colonial hospital and now home to giant tortoises. An excursion takes in a working farm and a guided walk through the mangrove forests, before a beach BBQ under the trees. Later you can enjoy relaxing on the beach or a variety of water activities.
Day 3 – Curieuse to Cousin Island to Praslin
In the morning sail for Cousin island where there is an excursion to the bird sanctuary, an important breeding site for over a quarter of a million land and see birds including unique species such as Brush Warblers and Seychelles Fody.
The island is also an important nesting site for Hawksbill Turtles. Later in the afternoon cruise to Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There is time for water sports, snorkelling or optional diving.
Day 4 – Praslin to Aride to St. Pierre to Praslin
In the morning leave for Aride where the excursion will take you all the way to the top of the island for a panoramic view. The island is home to the Wright’s gardenia tree found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon’s shearwater, the Seychelles warbler.
At noon sail for St. Pierre island for lunch with time after for snorkelling and swimming. At sunset leave St. Pierre and sail into Baie St. Anne, Praslin. This evening enjoy a Creole themed night with local cuisine and entertainment.
Day 5 – Praslin to Felicite to La Digue
Explore Praslin with an optional excursion to the famous Vallee de Mai Reserve, a World Heritage site. Stroll amongst the tall palm trees with their cathedral like fronds which produce the famous Coco de Mer double lobed nut.
You may also see the black parrot found only in Praslin. This afternoon sail to the uninhabited island of Felicite for swimming, snorkelling or an optional diving excursion, before sailing to the overnight anchorage at La Digue.
Day 6 – La Digue to Moyenne Island
Experience the delights of La Digue, one of the most photographed and quaint communities in the Seychelles with an optional half day ox-cart tour. Visit the Veuve Nature Reserve, followed by the Union Plantation for a tour of the copra kiln, coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house.
Finish at Anse Source d’ Argent beach, one of the most magnificent beaches in the world with its impressive rock formations. There is time to browse for souvenirs at La Passe, the island’s main village, before returning to the ship. Later this afternoon sail for Moyenne island, opposite Mahe.
Day 7 – Moyenne Island to Mahe
There will be a short tour around the island with time for swimming before a beach BBQ. Leave for Mahe’s Victoria Port, arriving in time for the Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing and your final night onboard.
Day 8 – Mahe, Victoria
Today bid farewell to your new friends and disembark the boat.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your Cruise holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Mahe, Victoria to St. Anne
After the welcome cocktail, leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St. Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Tonight anchor near St. Anne and enjoy a welcome dinner.
The MY Pegasus has just 21 cabins on board, all outward facing with large windows, air conditioning and en suite shower rooms. Enjoy magnificent sea views on the open decks, relax with friends in the lounge, browse the well-stocked library or enjoy ocean view dining in the spacious restaurant. A platform on the stern enables guests to swim and there is also a zen mini-spa.
Day 2
| St. Anne to Curieuse
Today leave St. Anne island and sail to Curieuse. This uninhabited island was once the location of a colonial hospital and now home to giant tortoises. An excursion takes in a working farm and a guided walk through the mangrove forests, before a beach BBQ under the trees. Later you can enjoy relaxing on the beach or a variety of water activities.
Day 3
| Curieuse to Cousin Island to Praslin
In the morning sail for Cousin island where there is an excursion to the bird sanctuary, an important breeding site for over a quarter of a million land and see birds including unique species such as Brush Warblers and Seychelles Fody.
The island is also an important nesting site for Hawksbill Turtles. Later in the afternoon cruise to Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There is time for water sports, snorkelling or optional diving.
Day 4
| Praslin to Aride to St. Pierre to Praslin
In the morning leave for Aride where the excursion will take you all the way to the top of the island for a panoramic view. The island is home to the Wright’s gardenia tree found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon’s shearwater, the Seychelles warbler.
At noon sail for St. Pierre island for lunch with time after for snorkelling and swimming. At sunset leave St. Pierre and sail into Baie St. Anne, Praslin. This evening enjoy a Creole themed night with local cuisine and entertainment.
Day 5
| Praslin to Felicite to La Digue
Explore Praslin with an optional excursion to the famous Vallee de Mai Reserve, a World Heritage site. Stroll amongst the tall palm trees with their cathedral like fronds which produce the famous Coco de Mer double lobed nut.
You may also see the black parrot found only in Praslin. This afternoon sail to the uninhabited island of Felicite for swimming, snorkelling or an optional diving excursion, before sailing to the overnight anchorage at La Digue.
Day 6
| La Digue to Moyenne Island
Experience the delights of La Digue, one of the most photographed and quaint communities in the Seychelles with an optional half day ox-cart tour. Visit the Veuve Nature Reserve, followed by the Union Plantation for a tour of the copra kiln, coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house.
Finish at Anse Source d’ Argent beach, one of the most magnificent beaches in the world with its impressive rock formations. There is time to browse for souvenirs at La Passe, the island’s main village, before returning to the ship. Later this afternoon sail for Moyenne island, opposite Mahe.
Day 7
| Moyenne Island to Mahe
There will be a short tour around the island with time for swimming before a beach BBQ. Leave for Mahe’s Victoria Port, arriving in time for the Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing and your final night onboard.
Day 8
| Mahe, Victoria
Today bid farewell to your new friends and disembark the boat.
This Cruise Includes
Departure Dates
2024-10-05
2024-10-12
2024-10-19
2024-10-26
2024-11-09
2024-11-16
2024-11-23
2024-11-30
2024-12-07
2024-12-14
2024-12-21
2024-12-28
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Garden of Eden Cruise cruise and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- The cruise is also available on a shorter duration of 5 days or 4 days. Please contact us for prices.
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Garden of Eden Cruise
8 day Cruise – from £2385
With flights from £3085
Valle De Mai and La Digue excursions can be booked and paid for locally. All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double cabin. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability.
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