Seychelles cruise on the exclusive motoryacht Pegasus
Different routings 4 nights/5 days or 7 nights/8 days
Enjoy the incredible flora and fauna of the Seychelles. Walk into rain forests with unique species of wild life and see rare black parrots, the world famous Coco de Mer palm trees or giant land tortoises. Snorkel or dive in an amazing underwater world. Enjoy all that by a cruise on the wonderful twin-hulled Pegasus in a relaxed atmosphere. Magnificent sea views on the open deck, relaxing with friends inside the comfortable lounge or on the beautiful Sundeck with loungers and chairs, enjoing some silence in the well-stocked library or ocean view dining in the wide restaurant area garents a perfect trip. A platform on Pegasus stern enables you to swim and snorkel depending from weather and anchorage conditions. Use the zen mini spa located on the Lower Deck for your relaxation. Massage services can also be provided on the Upper Deck. WI-FI is available at extra charge.
Cabins: Choose one of the three categories of spacious cabins. The M/Y Pegasus outside cabins are located on the Sun Deck (3 cabins), Upper Deck (2 cabins) and Main Deck (16 Cabins). All cabins feature large windows and offer en-suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units, music channels, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes. They are large and comfortable, decorated with soft color fabrics. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds with 2 cabins being triple.
Facilities: Dining room and indoor lounge (last rennovation in 2015) on the upper deck, wide variety of international and local dishes, outside restaurant, full service bar. There is also an outdoor dining area. You will enjoy magnificent sea views as you stroll the 240 sqm of open deck furnished with comfortable deck chairs or enjoy a oceanview dining in the convivial and spacious restaurant area. The sun deck provides generous space and comfortable sun loungers are available. A platform on M/Y Pegasus stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.
Routing 8 days / 7 nights Mahe - Mahe:
Day 1 (Saturday): Mahe Inter Island Quay - St Anne Island Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. After the Welcome cocktail and safety drill, we leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne. Welcome dinner
Day 2 (Sunday): St Anne Island - Curieuse We leave St Anne Island early in the morning to reach Curieuse. This morning we visit this uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoises. Our walking excursion with a park guide will bring us to the farm, along mangrove forests. Later we return to the beach for a BBQ under the trees. In the afternoon you can enjoy the beach and sea activities. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3 (Monday): Curieuse - Cousin Island - Anse Lazio In the morning we sail for Cousin Island. Optional excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care Bird Life International. A quarter million birds breed on Cousin which also has several nesting beaches for turtles. Later in the afternoon we reach Anse Lazio. In the afternoon we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports, snorkeling or optional diving. Evening at anchor.
Day 4 (Tuesday): Anse Lazio – Aride - St Pierre - Baie St Anne, Praslin In the morning we leave for Aride. Our optional excursion by the island’s rangers will take you all the way to the top of the island for an amazing view of the island. The island is home to the Wright's gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon's shearwater, the Seychelles warbler. At noon we sail for St Pierre Island. We reach St Pierre after lunch for a 3 hour snorkeling and swimming stop. At sunset, we leave St Pierre to sail into Baie St Anne, Praslin. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.
Day 5 (Wednesday): Baie St Anne, Praslin – Felicite or Grand Soeur – La Digue Praslin Baie St Anne, optional tour to Vallee de Mai . Afternoon sailing to Felicite or Grand Soeur for snorkeling or optional diving excursion. Arrival in Felicite or Grand Soeur for afternoon snorkeling and swimming.. Evening sailing to La Digue. Evening arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the port. Overnight in La Digue.
Day 6 (Thursday): La Digue - Moyenne Island Half day optional excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. Our optional excursion will take us to by bus to the Veuve Nature Reserve and through Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Arrive at L’ Union Estate and tour of the copra kiln, traditional coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house. Time at Anse Source D’ Argent one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Marvel at some of Seychelles most impressive rock formations – truly unique, whilst enjoying a refreshment. Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe, the islands main village, before return to the ship. Late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island, opposite Mahe. Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.
Day 7 (Friday): Moyenne Island – Mahe, Inter Island Quay Short guided around the island and time for swim. Beach BBQ on the island. This is the last opportunity for snorkelling and swimming, We leave Moyenne island for Mahe’s Victoria port in the afternoon. Late afternoon we reach the Inter Island Quay –Mahe. Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe
Day 8 (Saturday) Mahe (Victoria) Disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am
Departure dates 2024 8 days / 7 nights from Mahe to Mahe Cruise Weekly /every second week departure Saturday
Rates 2024 Please ask for special offers 8 days / 7 nights in double/twin cabin: Rate starting from 2,250 per person/week Cat C twin bed cabin with window/sun deck
Single supplement 50 % Conservation and landing fee 395 EUR per person Children discount on request
Services included: Cruise fares are per person and week and include: - Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning. - Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two main meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local theme evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain's Dinner - Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day. - Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability). - English-Speaking Cruise Escort. - Walking tours of the islands Cousin, Curieuse & Aride, guided by the island's rangers
Not included: - Conservation & other port charges; - Beverages (except those mentioned above). - Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements. - Crew tips. - Passenger personal expenses - Wi-Fi (available at a charge)
Other available cruise routes:
Routing 5 days / 4 nights from Mahe to Praslin: Day 1 (Saturday): Mahe/Victoria (Inter island Quay) - St. Anne Day 2 (Sunday): St. Anne - Curieuse Day 3 (Monday): Curieuse - Cousin island - Anse Lazio Day 4 (Tuesday): Anse Lazio - Aride - St.Pierre - Baie St. Anne/Praslin Day 5 (Wednesday): Praslin/Baie St. Anne
Departure dates 2024 5 days / 4 nights Departure weekly or every second week Saturday.
Rates 2024 starting from 1,485 per person in Cat C twin bed cabin with window/sun deck Children discount on request Conservation and landing fee 310 EUR per person