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Itinerary:
The ship offers
7-night cruises of the Seychelles from Mahe year-round.
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Cabins:
9. All
cabins have double bed and ensuite bathroom.
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Dress:
Very casual with shorts and t-shirt standard.
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Facilities and Activities:
These are
sailing yachts with a modern furling system. Cruises explore isolated
bays and coves, marine parks, nature reserves and uninhabited islands of
the Seychelles. There is bird-watching with opportunities to see endemic
birds such as the rare Magpie Robin, up-close encounters with giant
tortoise, and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Vallee de
Mai. The yachts have kayaking, water-skiing, ring riding and
diving. Excellent diving with granite boulder formations, coral reefs,
wrecks, many tropical fish, turtles, sharks, and rays. Each vessel
has a PADI dive instructor, and diving includes introductory dives for
first-timers and Open Water and Advanced Diving courses. There are two
dive compressors, 18 cylinders and refills, weight, and wet suits.
There also is snorkeling equipment. Guests can fish and the chef will
prepare fresh Seychelles-style sashimi for all. There are
custom-designed theme programs for sea kayaking, bird-watching, cycling,
and snorkeling with whale sharks.
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Recent
Rates Reported To Us: A 7-night cruise starts at 1,595 Euro
plus 166 Euro for park visits. There is a discount for the bride for
honeymooners and an early-bird discount for early bookers.
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SHELL, SEA PEARL
Passenger Capacity: 16
Built: 1920, 1915
Former name: Elizabeth Louw; Dirk, Regina
Chatarina
Length: 36 m.
Officers & Crew: 8, International,
primarily Seychellois |
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Itinerary:
Seychelles
Islands. 6 or 7-nights from Mahe or from Praslin.
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Cabins:
8. Each cabin
has a sink; shower/toilet facilities are separate and shared among
guests.
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Dress:
Very casual - shorts and t-shirts are
standard.
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Facilities and Activities:
These are
traditionally-rigged Dutch topsail schooners.
Cruises explore isolated bays and coves, marine parks, nature reserves
and uninhabited islands of the Seychelles. There is bird-watching with
opportunities to see endemic birds such as the rare Magpie Robin,
up-close encounters with giant tortoise, and a visit to the UNESCO World
Heritage site of Vallee de
Mai. The yachts have kayaking, water-skiing, ring riding and
diving. Excellent diving with granite boulder formations, coral reefs,
wrecks, many tropical fish, turtles, sharks, and rays. Each vessel
has a PADI dive instructor, and diving includes introductory dives for
first-timers and Open Water and Advanced Diving courses. There are two
dive compressors, 18 cylinders and refills, weight, and wet suits.
There also is snorkeling equipment. Guests can fish and the chef will
prepare fresh Seychelles-style sashimi for all. There are
custom-designed theme programs for sea kayaking, bird-watching, cycling,
and snorkeling with whale sharks.
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Recent
Rates Reported To Us: Rates start at 1,203 euros per person for a
6-night cruise, plus 136 euros for park conservation fees. There is a
discount for the bride for honeymooners and an early-bird discount for
early bookers. A child sharing a cabin with two parents is free.
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