Variety Cruises Celebrates 10th Anniversary Sailing in The Seychelles
Variety Cruises – the specialist in small ship and environmentally friendly cruising -celebrates 10 years sailing the Seychelles Archipelago the perfect destination for year-round trip due to its warm climate.
Explore this paradise onboard one of the Variety Cruises yachts to experience a unique island-hopping voyage, visiting places which captivate the senses, amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise.
Predominantly seven-night cruises are structured to avoid repeat returns to ports on the itinerary. These trips are the perfect way to enjoy a quick, relaxing, and varied getaway even on the other side of the world.
Variety Cruises have specially designed three itineraries depending on times and available budget.
There aren’t many places on Earth where hawks-bill turtles feel so unthreatened that they come ashore in broad daylight to lay their eggs. These exotic outposts were made for exploring by sea, with BBQ breaks on deserted islands, every-day swimming stops, and walking tours through the lush interiors. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 miles east of Kenya, these 115 islands offer everything from unsurpassed white sandy beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites and incredible wildlife.
Prices start from 2250 euro per person.
Highlights of the cruise include stop overs at Praslin, home to the UNESCO-protected Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve and its coco de mer trees, the largest seed in the planet kingdom. The island is also home to the rare black parrot. The islands provide a safe haven for a number of endangered bird species, notably the Seychelles fody, Seychelles warbler, Seychelles magpie robin and Seychelles blue-pigeon. Dense concentrations of nesting seabirds show no fear of humans, allowing for fabulous photo opportunities.
Back on deck, enjoy deck-side BBQ; take out the kayaks, snorkel or swim from the ship’s swimming platform and marvel at hundreds of species of rainbow-hued fish, as well as manta rays, spinner dolphins and green and hawks-bill turtles. or dip into the mini-spa on the lower deck for some seaside pampering. Step in tune with nature or swim with the turtles while enjoying an intimate floating home that offers every comfort.
Seychelles – From 2250 euro per person
Discover this complex of islands onboard a Variety Cruises yacht and experience a unique island-hopping voyage. Whatever the reason you wish to travel, cruise Seychelles from Mahe or Praslin and explore the extraordinary fauna and flora, excursions, diving, tropical forest walks and heavenly beaches! Prices start from 2250 euro per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, three complimentary excursions in Aride, Curieuse and Cousin, snorkelling equipment, and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director.
