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Seychelles Cruise in the Garden of Eden ABOARD THE PEGASUS

Discover the idyllic tropical archipelago of the Seychelles in the best way possible: by yacht! Hop from island to island in perfect harmony with this unspoiled Indian Ocean realm, a natural paradise. Snorkel or dive to discover a colorful underwater world, swim at powder-white beaches fringing cobalt seas, and search for indigenous fauna and flora as you hike in centuries-old rainforests.

Port Louis to Mahé ABOARD THE SILVER DISCOVERER

DAYS 1-5 ST. ANNE TO VALLÉE DE MAI Embark and sail to St. Anne for an ocean swim, then visit Curieuse Island, home to giant land tortoises. On Cousin Island, visit a bird sanctuary where over 250,000 birds breed, then sail to Anse Lazio on Praslin Island to savor one

This voyage combines magical experiences with wellness and leisure as you cruise through mangrove-covered limestone islands with stunning wildlife above and below the water. Discover the unique lemur species of Madagascar, enjoy birding on Aride Island, relax on secluded beaches, and spend two days exploring Aldabra in the Seychelles, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that Jacques Cousteau considered the “last unprofaned sanctuary on this planet.” DAYS 1-8 PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS / LA POSSESSION, RÉUNION / TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR From Port Louis, cruise to remote Réunion to visit the central highlands and volcano “La Fournaise.” In Madagascar, visit Masoala, Nosy Mangabe, and Maroansetra as you spend your days exploring forests filled with rare, endemic species and pristine shores with unspoiled golden beaches. DAYS 9-15 ALDABRA, SEYCHELLES / ST. JOSEPH ATOLL / ARIDE AND CURIEUSE ISLANDS / MAHÉ In the Seychelles, discover the enchantments of Aldabra, a haven of wildlife including giant tortoises, before heading to St. Joseph Atoll, whose lagoon is home to a massive population of stingrays. Aride and Curieuse are a birdwatcher’s paradise. Depart on Day 15 via Mahé.

of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Hike on Aride Island to look for Wright’s gardenia, found nowhere else on earth, and bird species including Audubon’s shearwater and the Seychelles warbler. Sail to St. Pierre Island for snorkeling and swimming, then to Baie St. Anne, Praslin, to visit the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site. With luck, you may see rare black parrots here. DAYS 6-8 LA DIGUE TO MAHÉ Explore La Digue, a quaint community where ox-drawn carts and bicycles outnumber cars, and swim off the pink sand beach at Anse Source d’ Argent. Enjoy a tour and beach barbecue on privately owned Moyenne Island, a nature reserve, and visit Mahé’s Victoria Port. Disembark on Day 8.

DATES Weekly Saturday departures, year- round TRIP COST From $2,290 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DATES Jan 16-30, 2017

TRIP COST From $9,650 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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