Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Praslin, Seychelles

   Seychelles

   

   Praslin is the Seychelles' second-largest island, home to the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai primeval palm forest and beaches consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful. Visit during the transitional months of April-May or October-November for calm seas, the ancient coco de mer forest, and snorkeling in crystalline waters off Anse Lazio.

2. Day 1

   Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

   Depart 18:00

   Seychelles

   

   Victoria is the world's smallest capital city, heart of the Seychelles archipelago on the granite island of Mahé, where endemic coco de mer palms, spectacular beaches framed by massive boulders, and a vibrant Creole market culture converge. Must-do experiences include browsing the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, hiking the Copolia Trail through endemic forests, and swimming at Anse Intendance beach. May through September offers the coolest, driest conditions for exploration.

3. Day 2

   Praslin, Seychelles

   Depart 23:59

   Seychelles

   

   Praslin is the Seychelles' second-largest island, home to the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai primeval palm forest and beaches consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful. Visit during the transitional months of April-May or October-November for calm seas, the ancient coco de mer forest, and snorkeling in crystalline waters off Anse Lazio.

4. Day 3

   Aride Island, Seychelles

   Arrive 06:30Depart 12:00

   Seychelles

   

   Aride Island is a Seychelles nature reserve hosting the Indian Ocean's densest seabird populations, with over a million birds across ten breeding species, plus endemic plants and pristine coral reefs. Must-dos include guided walks through nesting colonies of tropicbirds and noddies, snorkeling the surrounding reef, and observing the endemic Wright's gardenia. October through April offers calmer seas and peak seabird breeding activity.

5. Day 3

   Praslin, Seychelles

   Depart 04:30

   Seychelles

   

   Praslin is the Seychelles' second-largest island, home to the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai primeval palm forest and beaches consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful. Visit during the transitional months of April-May or October-November for calm seas, the ancient coco de mer forest, and snorkeling in crystalline waters off Anse Lazio.

6. Day 4

   Remire Island

   Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00

   Seychelles

   

   Remire Island is a private coral island in the Seychelles where giant Aldabra tortoises roam beneath coconut palms, pristine reef snorkeling begins at the beach, and guests have the entire island to themselves. Must-dos include snorkeling the house reef for turtles and tropical fish, sharing the beach with century-old tortoises, and savoring Creole grilled fish caught from the surrounding waters. The Seychelles are a year-round destination, with May–September offering the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

7. Day 5

   Cousin Island

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:30

   Seychelles

   

   Cousin Island is a 29-hectare Seychelles nature reserve and one of the Indian Ocean's greatest conservation triumphs, where the Seychelles warbler was rescued from 26 individuals and over 300,000 seabirds now nest among regenerated native forest. Must-dos include guided walks among nesting fairy terns, observing the recovered warbler population, and snorkelling the protected coral reef. Visit April through October for the driest conditions and easiest landing.

8. Day 5

   Cousin Island

   Seychelles

   

   Cousin Island is a 29-hectare Seychelles nature reserve and one of the Indian Ocean's greatest conservation triumphs, where the Seychelles warbler was rescued from 26 individuals and over 300,000 seabirds now nest among regenerated native forest. Must-dos include guided walks among nesting fairy terns, observing the recovered warbler population, and snorkelling the protected coral reef. Visit April through October for the driest conditions and easiest landing.

9. Day 6

   Curieuse Island

   Depart 20:00

   Seychelles

   

   Curieuse Island is a Seychelles nature reserve where 300 Aldabra giant tortoises roam freely, the world's largest seed — the coco de mer — grows wild, and turquoise marine park waters teem with turtles and reef sharks. Must-dos include close encounters with giant tortoises, hiking through coco de mer palms, and snorkelling the marine park between Curieuse and Praslin. Visit April through October for calm seas and comfortable conditions.

10. Day 6

    Grande Sœur Island

    Seychelles

    

    Grande Sœur is a privately managed granite island between Praslin and La Digue in the Seychelles, offering pristine white sand beaches framed by monumental boulders, crystal-clear snorkelling waters, and encounters with Aldabra giant tortoises. Day excursions include beach barbecue and reef snorkelling in waters where hawksbill turtles and reef sharks are regularly spotted. April-May and October-November inter-monsoon periods offer the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

11. Day 7

    Grande Sœur Island

    Depart 19:00

    Seychelles

    

    Grande Sœur is a privately managed granite island between Praslin and La Digue in the Seychelles, offering pristine white sand beaches framed by monumental boulders, crystal-clear snorkelling waters, and encounters with Aldabra giant tortoises. Day excursions include beach barbecue and reef snorkelling in waters where hawksbill turtles and reef sharks are regularly spotted. April-May and October-November inter-monsoon periods offer the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

12. Day 7

    La Digue

    Seychelles

    

    La Digue is the smallest inhabited granitic island in the Seychelles, where ancient granite boulders frame the world-famous Anse Source d'Argent beach and bicycles remain the primary transport. Visitors cycle through tropical splendour, spot the endangered Seychelles paradise flycatcher, and feast on Creole cuisine of grilled snapper, octopus curry, and vanilla-scented ladob. AIDA, Azamara, Emerald Yacht Cruises, and Ponant call on Indian Ocean itineraries, with April-May and October-November offering the calmest seas and most reliable sunshine.

13. Day 8

    La Digue

    Depart 18:30

    Seychelles

    

    La Digue is the smallest inhabited granitic island in the Seychelles, where ancient granite boulders frame the world-famous Anse Source d'Argent beach and bicycles remain the primary transport. Visitors cycle through tropical splendour, spot the endangered Seychelles paradise flycatcher, and feast on Creole cuisine of grilled snapper, octopus curry, and vanilla-scented ladob. AIDA, Azamara, Emerald Yacht Cruises, and Ponant call on Indian Ocean itineraries, with April-May and October-November offering the calmest seas and most reliable sunshine.

14. Day 8

    Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

    Seychelles

    

    Victoria is the world's smallest capital city, heart of the Seychelles archipelago on the granite island of Mahé, where endemic coco de mer palms, spectacular beaches framed by massive boulders, and a vibrant Creole market culture converge. Must-do experiences include browsing the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, hiking the Copolia Trail through endemic forests, and swimming at Anse Intendance beach. May through September offers the coolest, driest conditions for exploration.

15. Day 9

    Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

    Seychelles

    

    Victoria is the world's smallest capital city, heart of the Seychelles archipelago on the granite island of Mahé, where endemic coco de mer palms, spectacular beaches framed by massive boulders, and a vibrant Creole market culture converge. Must-do experiences include browsing the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, hiking the Copolia Trail through endemic forests, and swimming at Anse Intendance beach. May through September offers the coolest, driest conditions for exploration.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

Balcony

204 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+11

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Prestige Deck 4

Suite

409 sq ftMax 45

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceSafeHair Dryer+14

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Prestige Deck 5

Suite

409 sq ftMax 46

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceSafeHair Dryer+14

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Prestige Deck 6

balcony

7

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door

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Deluxe Suite Deck 3

Suite

290 sq ftMax 31

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 4

Suite

290 sq ftMax 32

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic slidging bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 5

Suite

290 sq ftMax 33

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 34

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

484 sq ftMax 4GDS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with sofa convetible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm), armchair, and second TV A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table 2 panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Wi-FiSafeHair Dryer+12

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Owner's Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 4OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), and second TV A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower, Balneo bathtub and smart mirror A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and outdoor lounge area with sofa and armchair Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+14

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Prestige Deck 5 Suite

suite

8

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige Deck 6 Suite

suite

9

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Privilege Suite Deck 5

Suite

344 sq ftMax 310

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+12

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Privilege Suite Deck 6

Suite

344 sq ftMax 311

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+12

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