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From Victoria (Mahé) to Victoria (Mahé)

The essential Seychelles

Dates:

15 Jan - 23 Jan 2027

Duration:

8 Nights

Journey type:

Cruise only (please call for flight options)

No. of ports:

Ship:

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Cruise Line:

Ponant Explorations

Fares:

From £5,140 pp

From Victoria (Mahé) to Victoria (Mahé)

The essential Seychelles

Dates:

15 Jan - 23 Jan 2027

Duration:

8 Nights

Journey type:

Cruise only (please call for flight options)

No. of ports:

Ship:

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Cruise Line:

Ponant Explorations

Fares:

From £5,140 pp

Voyage Itinerary

15 January

Setting sail from Victoria (Mahé)

Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles, home to the diminutive capital, Victoria, and 90% of the country's population. It's the quintessential tropical paradise, a sun-drenched landscape of granite mountains, lush jungle and heavenly white sand beaches.

15 January to 16 January

Seychelles: Praslin Island

The island of Praslin is home to some of the Seychelles’ top attractions, including the Vallée de Mai, a protected forest where you’ll see the rare coco de mer, a tree that produces the world’s largest seed and palm flower. The grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been compared to the Garden of Eden.

17 January

Seychelles: Aride

Situated just to the northwest of Praslin, the island of Aride is renowned for its amazing birdlife. Keep your eyes peeled for species including noddies, terns, shearwaters and frigatebirds, along with sea turtles, skinks and geckos. And all this against a backdrop of granite cliffs, sandy beaches and lush tropical flora, with many endemic plants.

17 January

Seychelles: Praslin Island

18 January

Seychelles: Rémire island

19 January

Seychelles: Cousin Island

Little Cousin Island, just to the west of Praslin, is a protected nature reserve, providing a sanctuary for hawksbill turtles, giant tortoises and the highest concentration of lizards in the world. The island also hosts more than 300,000 nesting seabirds each year, including terns, noddies and shearwaters.

White terns on Cousin Island, Seychelles

19 January to 20 January

Seychelles: Curieuse Island

The island of Curieuse, once a leper colony, is now part of the protected Curieuse Marine National Park. This is one of the few islands in the Seychelles where the famous coco de mer grows, and is also known for its red soil and giant tortoises, introduced here from Aldabra Island in the 1980s.

Boat on the beach at Curieuse Island, Seychelles

20 January to 21 January

Seychelles: Grande Sœur Island

21 January to 22 January

Seychelles: La Digue

Lovely little La Digue is every inch the desert island idyll, and with less tourist development than Mahé or Praslin to impinge on your Robinson Crusoe fantasies. This is a place where many locals still get around by ox cart, and the beaches are some of the most beautiful in the Seychelles.

22 January to 23 January

Arriving in Victoria (Mahé)

The ship

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Capacity:: 184 Guests
Crew:: 118 Staff
Style:: Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair.

Sleek and stylish, Ponant's wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor.

What we love

Named after six of France's most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest in environmentally friendly hardware, the new ships embody Ponant's trademark élan and flair, with just 92 spacious rooms and suites, a stylish pool deck and an intimate, refined onboard ambience.

Learn more about Le Dumont-d'Urville

Ponant Explorers - Le Bougainville in Norway

inclusions

All meals in all venues
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
All onboard entertainment
Unlimited use of the Fitness Centre
Zodiac outings and landings on expedition sailings
Complimentary WiFi
One complimentary excursion per port

Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

Absolutely. Expedition cruises often start and end in remote destinations, and we're able to arrange everything from flights and transfers to hotels and tours. If you're keen to make the most of your time away with bespoke arrangements, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and we offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24-hour emergency contact, to give you complete peace of mind.

Will I save by booking with Mundy Adventures?

You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line, as well as enjoying more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

How much time is spent ashore?

Itineraries are planned to deliver an unforgettable experience of the destination, so days are filled with landings ashore via the ship's fleet of Zodiacs (sturdy rubber boats) or exploration along the coastline. It will vary depending on itinerary and operators, so it's best to contact us to discuss but rest assured an expedition cruise is focused on the time you spend off the ship.

Why Mundy?

Who we are

Mundy Adventures is the intrepid little brother of Mundy Cruising Ltd., the UK's very first cruise specialist, and one of the leading companies in its field.

We specialise in travel by ship and have been doing so for over 50 years. By providing expert, personal service, insightful ideas and fascinating add-ons we aim to make your adventure holiday truly unique and special.

More about Mundy

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's High Holborn - we'd be delighted to see you.