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21 Night Discover Seychelles and the East African Coast

From Mahe to Mombasa
  • Emerald Raiya
  • La Cucina Terrace
  • Sky Bar
  • Sky Deck & Spa Pool
  • Oceanview Suite
  • Balcony Suite
  • Deluxe Balcony Suite
  • Terrace Suite
  • Yacht Suite
  • Owner's Suite
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Emerald Raiya

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14335955
  • Departs: Tue, Dec 28, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Jan 18, 2028
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    Oceanview $22,040
    Balcony
    Call to Book1-800-427-8473
    Suite $27,500
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 28, 2027
    Day
    1
    Mahe, Seychelles
    • Mahe, Seychelles
    Your tropical cruise begins on Mahe island, the largest in the Seychelles and home of the capital, Victoria. Transfer to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of the Seychelles. Please book your flight to arrive into Mahe, Seychelles, prior to 7 PM.
    Wednesday - Dec 29, 2027
    Day
    2
    Ste. Anne Island, Seychelles
    • Ste. Anne Island, Seychelles
    Late this morning, cruise to Sainte Anne Island. It is encircled by a Marine National Park, home to incredible marine life including more than 150 species of fish. Sainte Anne is also a significant nesting site for hawksbill turtles.
    Thursday - Dec 30, 2027
    Day
    3
    Therese Island, Seychelles
    • Therese Island, Seychelles
    Sail to Therese Island in the morning. Sitting just one kilometer off the coast of Mahe, this jewel of the Seychelles is a tiny, uninhabited island with rugged rock formations, long white-sand beaches, and lush vegetation. The island has two imposing rocky peaks, which are thought to resemble a giant's staircase. A reef wraps around the southern edge of the island and offers incredible snorkeling. ...
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    Friday - Dec 31, 2027
    Day
    4
    Cousin Island, Seychelles
    • Cousin Island, Seychelles
    • Praslin Island, Seychelles
    Early in the morning, cruise to Cousin, a small island renowned as a haven for seabirds. The granitic islet was a private property until 1968 when it was purchased by the International Council for Bird Preservation to transform it into a nature reserve. It's the most protected island in the archipelago, providing a breeding ground for 11 sea bird species annually and a habitat for five birds native to the Seychelles. Later you will sail to Praslin to stay overnight. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 1, 2028
    Day
    5
    Praslin Island, Seychelles
    • Praslin Island, Seychelles
    • At Sea
    Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles, is visually stunning with tropical jungle-fringed beaches, emerald waters, and powdery sand. Anse Lazio beach has been voted one of the world's best several times and there's a dazzling reef just offshore brimming with coral and marine life. On land, coconut palms and granite boulders create a picture-postcard landscape. In the center of the island, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve. Sail to La Digue Island later in the afternoon. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 2, 2028
    Day
    6
    La Digue, Seychelles
    • La Digue, Seychelles
    • At Sea
    La Digue, the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles, has exquisite natural wonders and incredible wildlife, like the population of giant Aldabra tortoises. Like Praslin Island, it is also fringed by world-famous beaches. One of the most recognizable is Anse Source d'Argent - it has pink-hued sands contrasting with rock formations and aquamarine waters. Sail to Curieuse later in the evening. ...
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    Monday - Jan 3, 2028
    Day
    7
    Curieuse, Seychelles
    • Curieuse, Seychelles
    Curieuse is a rugged island swathed in unspoilt wilderness and home to hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises. Apart from its obvious natural beauty, it has a fascinating history. The island was once a quarantine station, and the original French colonial doctor's house has a museum and visitor's center. Nature trails wind through the island, passing mangrove swamps and the native coco de mer palm trees. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 4, 2028
    Day
    8
    • Aride Island, Seychelles
    Early in the morning, cruise to the lush, green island of Aride, a nature reserve managed by the International Conservation Society. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers flock to this island, where more than 30 rare bird species nest in the verdant vegetation. The landscape is enticing with fine-sand beaches, coconut palms, and soaring cliffs. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 5, 2028
    Day
    9
    Mahe, Seychelles
    • Mahe, Seychelles
    Return to Mahe for the final days of your voyage. The capital city, Victoria, was founded in the French settler period in 1778 and named later by the British for Queen Victoria. The island of Mahe has pristine beaches dotted with huge rocks and tranquil nature trails threaded through the Morne Seychellois National Park. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 6, 2028
    Day
    10
    Mahe, Seychelles
    • Mahe, Seychelles
    After breakfast, take your time exploring Mahe Island. The largest island in the Seychelles and home to the capital city, Victoria, it is dotted, with excellent nature trails and enticing tropical beaches. In the afternoon, step back onboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for the second leg of your journey navigating Africa's east coast. ...
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    Friday - Jan 7, 2028
    Day
    11
    La Digue, Seychelles
    • La Digue, Seychelles
    • Praslin Island, Seychelles
    La Digue Island is the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles. The island is fringed by world-famous beaches. One of the most recognizable is Anse Source d'Argent - it has pink-hued sands contrasting with granite boulders and aquamarine waters. Sail to Praslin Island after lunch. Praslin, the second=largest island in the Seychelles, is visually stunning with tropical jungle-fringed beaches, emerald waters, and powdery sand. Anse Lazio beach has been voted one of the world's best beaches several times and there's a dazzling reef just offshore brimming with coral and marine life. On land, coconut palms and granite boulders create a picture-postcard landscape. In the center of the island, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 8, 2028
    Day
    12
    • Amirante Islands, Seychelles
    The Amirante Islands are known for their pristine beauty, the perfect haven for nature lovers and adventurers. Their isolated location and untouched environment make them an ideal destination for diving, fishing, and wildlife observation. You could take a stroll or hike under the canopy of exotic palm trees, where various bird species can be spotted. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 9, 2028
    Day
    13
    • Alphonse Group, Seychelles
    Whether you're an angler, diver, birdwatcher, or simply a lover of nature and tranquility, the Alphonse Group offers a unique and unforgettable experience. It has one of the world's healthiest climates, which creates an incredible biome of diversity.
    Monday - Jan 10, 2028
    Day
    14
    • Farquhar, Seychelles
    The Farquhar Group is made up of ten islands and atolls covering an area of 370 square kilometers. You will explore the sparkling lagoon encircled by this ringed-shaped atoll dotted with coconut and casuarina trees. Hawksbill and green sea turtles come to the atoll to nest and several of the Farquhar Group's islands are important biodiversity regions. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 11, 2028
    Day
    15
    • Aldabra Island, Seychelles
    Aldabra Atoll is a remarkable and remote atoll in the most south westerly part of the Seychelles, closer to African coast than to Mahe. It's one of the largest atolls in the world and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its outstanding natural beauty and significant biodiversity.
    Wednesday - Jan 12, 2028
    Day
    16
    • Aldabra Island, Seychelles
    Spend another day exploring the fascinating Aldabra Atoll. The atoll comprises four large coral islands which enclose a shallow lagoon. This ecosystem supports a variety of flora and fauna, many of which are unique to the atoll. Notably, Aldabra is home to the world's largest population of giant tortoises. Today, access to Aldabra is strictly monitored to minimize human impact on the environment. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 13, 2028
    Day
    17
    • Aldabra Island, Seychelles
    • At Sea
    The marine life around Aldabra is also diverse and plentiful. The atoll's lagoon provides a habitat for numerous species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and various types of corals. Hawksbill and green turtles nest on the atoll's beaches, and the surrounding waters are frequented by manta rays, sharks, and dolphins. ...
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    Friday - Jan 14, 2028
    Day
    18
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Relish the nautical adventure of a lifetime with some relaxing time at sea as you sail west across the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the lavish comforts of your luxury yacht - ascend to the Sky Deck to drink in panoramic views or relax in the Observation Lounge.
    Saturday - Jan 15, 2028
    Day
    19
    • Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
    Sitting just off the coast of Tanzania, Kilwa Kisiwani is a captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island was a significant trade hub from the 13th to the 16th centuries with much of the gold, silver, pearls, perfumes, and other goods traded in the Indian Ocean passing through here. Ruins cover the island, with palaces, bathing pools, and prisons excavated. The most striking site is the Great Mosque, the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast. With its 16 domed and vaulted bays, the mosque's grand architecture reflects the city's golden age. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 16, 2028
    Day
    20
    • Mafia Island, Tanzania
    Sail north to Mafia Island, one of Tanzania's hidden gems. It has an incredibly diverse landscape, dotted with coconut and cashew nut plantations, palm trees, tidal mangroves, and plump baobab trees standing in vast African savannah grasslands. The island is also famous for its population of whale sharks, attracting visitors who wish to swim alongside these gentle giants. The best time to see whale sharks is usually between October and February. ...
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    Monday - Jan 17, 2028
    Day
    21
    Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar
    Continue north to Zanzibar, an archipelago off the coast of East Africa. Known as the 'Spice Islands', Zanzibar has a rich history in the spice trade and it's still a major producer of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the narrow streets lined with coral-hewn houses blend African, European, and Indian influences. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 18, 2028
    Day
    22
    Mombasa, Kenya
    • Mombasa, Kenya
    Your time aboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht comes to an end in Mombasa, a coastal city in southern Kenya that was the first capital of British East Africa. It's a melting pot of cultures from all corners of Africa and the Indian Ocean. From the yacht, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your travels. Please book your flight to depart out of Mombasa after 1 PM.; Notes: The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will be operated unaltered from the itinerary stated above. ...
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