The Seychelles
The
fascinating Seychelles are made up of 100 islands scattered
in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Isolated for thousands
of years they have an extraordinary plant and animal
life, many of which are endemic to the area. The tropical
waters, made famous by Jacques Cousteau, are an exotic
and beautiful coral underworld. Each island is unique
and, with the combination of lush green vegetation surrounded
by white sandy beaches, they appear like precious jewels
in the turquoise waters.
Mahé, the largest of The Seychelles boasts no
less than sixty eight powdery white sand beaches surrounded
by coral reefs. The abundant vegetation rises through
plantations of coconut palms and cinnamon to forested
peaks that afford fantastic views of the neighbouring
islands. The capital, Victoria, has a number of Creole
restaurants, craft shops, art galleries and a colourful
fruit market. At the superb Botanical Gardens highlights
include giant tortoises, an orchid garden and the unique
coco-de-mer palm from neighbouring Praslin.
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Seychelles
Royal Cruise
Prices
starting from $3,520 per person
Duration:
14 nights
(11 night cruise,
2 nights hotel, 1 night on aircraft)
Departure Dates: 19 Jul.
2003. 10 Jan., 10 Apr. 2004. |
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Day
1: Saturday
Departure |
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UK - Mombasa,
Kenya.
Fly overnight direct from Gatwick to
Mombasa. |
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Days
2 & 3: Mombasa,
Kenya |
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Early
morning arrival and transfer to an
African Safari Club hotel for two
nights. |
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Day
4 - 6: Mahé,
Seychelles |
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Transfer to
Mombasa airport for your early morning
flight to Mahé. Embark m.s. Royal
Star and stay on board for three nights.
Sail at 0600 hours on Friday. |
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Day
7: Praslin/La
Digue, Seychelles |
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Arrive at
0900 hours. Sail at 1800 hours. |
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Day
8 & 9: At
sea |
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Day
10 & 11: Nosy
Bé, Madagascar |
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Arrive at
0800 hours. Stay overnight on board
and sail at 1800 hours on Tuesday. |
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Day
12: Mayotte,
Comoros |
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Arrive at
0800 hours. Sail at 1600 hours. |
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Day
13: At
sea |
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Day
14: Zanzibar,
Tanzania |
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Arrive at
0800 hours. Sail at 1800 hours. |
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Day
15: Mombasa,
Kenya - UK |
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Early morning
arrival and transfer to Mombasa airport
for your direct return daytime flight
to Gatwick. |
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Mombasa,
Kenya
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Mahé,
Seychelles
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Bé, Madagascar
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Mayotte,
Comoros
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Zanzibar,
Tanzania
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M.S.
Royal Star
At 5,600 tons m.s. Royal Star is
a traditional ship of great character with
teak decks and a rich interior of polished
wood and gleaming brass. Carrying a maximum
of just 200 passengers she has a friendly
and intimate atmosphere more akin to a private
yacht than a quality cruise liner so you will
soon get to know your fellow passengers, many
of whom hail from European countries as well
as other English speaking areas.
Yacht-Like
Cruising
M.S. Royal Star is fully stabilised
and air-conditioned throughout and is ideal
for cruising the islands of the Indian Ocean,
as she is able to cruise close to shores
and visit intriguing ports often inaccessible
to larger ships. More importantly, with
so few passengers there is no danger of
overwhelming the character and often delicate
ecosystem of the islands we visit, thus
preserving what one has travelled to experience.
Conditions permitting, the bridge is often
open to passengers whilst at sea, which
typifies the informality and similarly,
the dress code is casual most evenings,
although there will be one or two occasions
when gentlemen will be expected to wear
a jacket and tie.
Exemplary Service
With a ship's complement of 130
officers and crew you will be assured of
a high standard of service at all times.
The Filipino and Indonesian stewards are
often praised for their friendly and obliging
manner and the European cruise team will
ensure that all your needs are catered for.
We also have a doctor on board for your
peace of mind and a laundry service. A small
lift serves all decks except Caribbean and
the forward sun deck.
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