Silhouette Cruises Ltd was established in 1997, offering cruises to the Seychelles. Our four ships followed standard routes, mainly in the "inner islands" of Seychelles.
Our yachts and vessels offer everything you need for a perfect cruise including air-conditioned comfort, spacious deck areas and a wide range of water sports and diving equipment. Join one of our scheduled itineraries or let us help you to design your private charter.
S.V SEA SHELL - 7 NIGHTS - CRUISING SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
Day 1
Boarding at the Inter-island quay at 10hr30 hosted by the captain who will explain the course of this adventure. Departure at 12hr00 from Port Victoria for an anchor at the Round Island, just near the island of Praslin, late in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll appreciate the Creole cuisine with a barbecue dinner.
Day 2
Sail to Praslin, Seychelles second largest island inhabited, for disembarkation to the legendary World Heritage site, the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. This ancient forest is home to the recognized double coconut, “The Coco de Mer” and the Black Parrot, found on Praslin Island only. Discover in different ways of the valley under its massive canopy of palm trees, before returning onboard in the afternoon you have the opportunities to dive, snorkel or enjoy other water sports.
Day 3
A morning sail brings the S.V Sea Shell to La Digue, a peaceful island community where ox-carts and bicycles are still the most common mode of transportation throughout the island. La Digue is home to the endemic Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher, and is perhaps most famous for its formations of massive blocks of granite at Anse Source d'Argent, which seems to be the most photographed beach in the world. Explore the island by bicycle, stopping perhaps by the Union Estate, a vast network of traditional activities on the island, including a mill in copra plantation of vanilla and a shipyard.
Day 4
In the morning the ship's departure to the Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur (the Sisters) for excellent diving and snorkelling and a visit to these unique and completely uninhabited tropical islands. In the afternoon, visit the Coco Island, one of the gems of the Seychelles granite, a great place for snorkelling in a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.
Day 5
Sail to Booby Island for a morning dive and water sports. After lunch, sail to the Aride island, a reserve of global importance, nature with native species of birds than any other island, including five endemic species and the largest population in the world of 3 species (Lesser Noddy, Audubon's Shearwater and the Seychelles warbler). The trail leads to a spectacular cliff top view with the largest frigate bird perch outside Aldabra. Aride is the only place in the natural world for Gardenia Wright and 400 species of fish have been recorded around the island.
Day 6
In the morning, disembark at Curieuse for a visit to this island almost uninhabited. The experience of the vast island of mangrove forests and giant turtle farm, with historic ruins of this former leper colony. After a barbecue lunch on the island, enjoy a range of water sports or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful beach of the island and its turquoise waters.
Day 7
After breakfast, enjoy a quiet sail back to Mahé, with a final stop at Ile Seche for more snorkelling or diving, followed by a farewell barbecue. The ship then sails to Port Victoria for the night.
Day 8
Disembarkation at the Inter-Island Quay at 08hr30.
S.V Sea Shell – Specifications
- Type of vessel: 2-Mast Topsail Schooner
- Dimension: 36.17 × 6.58 × 2.90m
Accommodation
- 8 fully air-conditioned cabins, each with their own wash basin. Bedding arrangements in the cabins is available on request.
- 3 showers
- 4 toilets
- 1 deck shower
- Air-conditioned Dining Salon
- Upper Sun Deck and Bow Net for sun bathing
- Back Deck (covered lounge)
Amenities
- TV, DVD, stereo in main salon
- Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits are all available for purchase
- Laundry on request (additional charge)
- Ice Machine