Seychelles sailing vacations aboard luxury motor yacht - Pegasus
Discover Seychelles from the board of crewed yacht
Discover the Seychelles the best way: By small ship. Hop from island to island in perfect harmony with this unspoiled paradise and visit islands which will capture your senses. Everywhere an amazing fauna and flora; Snorkel or dive and watch an amazing underwater world. Walk into centuries old rain forests with unique species of wild life and sight the rare black parrots, the world-famous Coco de Mer palm trees or giant land tortoises.
During your sailing vacation on Pegasus yacht you will indulge life on board with the indoor/outdoor Lounge and American Bar on Upper Deck. Al fresco breakfast or dining is provided as a choice. The spacious Sun Deck is an ideal place for sunbathing, reading a good book or viewing the scenery. This yacht can also boast a Zen mini spa located on the Lower Deck, with massage services that can be also provided on the Upper Deck.
Upper deck of this crewed yacht offers indoor and outdoor dining rooms with seats for all passengers and generous buffet space. The aft area at the upper deck has a great semi-covered or sun-exposed areas where during sailing cruise you can enjoy meals al fresco. Unassigned seating allows easy mingling and the joy of sharing breakfast, lunch, or dinner with different new friends. Food is served at the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold buffets, also including a “a la minute cooking” section. During your cabin charter on Pegasus yacht you will be able to choose dishes from international menu and also try local specialties. You will enjoy magnificent sea views as you stroll our 2.500 square feet/240 m2 of open deck furnished with comfortable deck chairs or enjoy a ocean-view dining in the convivial and spacious restaurant area.
The main lounge, with comfortable sofas, has a full-service bar and is the hub of social activities, such as the daily briefings on the destinations visited, and other gatherings. This area is ideal for enjoying the company of your fellow travelers or simply for reading a good book from the library. The adjoining dining area is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavor. The area was beautifully renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring and comfortable sofas with soft fabrics in warm beige tones.
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Mahe - St Anne Island
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. After the Welcome cocktail and safety drill, we leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St Anne for a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne. Welcome dinner
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2
Curieuse
We leave St Anne Island early in the morning to reach Curieuse. This morning we visit this uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoises. Our walking excursion with a park guide will bring us to the farm, along mangrove forests. Later we return to the beach for a BBQ under the trees. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the beach and sea activities. Overnight at anchor.
Day
3
Anse Lazio
In the morning we sail for Cousin Island. Excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care Bird Life International. A quarter million birds breed on Cousin which also has several nesting beaches for turtles. Later in the afternoon we reach Anse Lazio. In the afternoon we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports, snorkelling or optional diving. Evening at anchor.
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4
Baie St Anne, Praslin
In the morning, we leave for Aride. Our excursion will take you all the way to the top of the island for an amazing view of the island. The island is home to the Wright's gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like the Audubon's shearwater, the Seychelles warbler. At noon, we sail for St Pierre Island. We reach St Pierre after lunch for a 3-hour snorkeling and swimming stop. At sunset, we leave St Pierre to sail into Baie St Anne, Praslin. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.
Day
5
Grand Soeur – La Digue
Praslin Baie St Anne, optional tour to Vallee de Mai. Afternoon sailing to Felicite or Grand Soeur for snorkelling or optional diving excursion. Arrival in Felicite or Grand Soeur for afternoon snorkeling and swimming. Evening sailing to La Digue. Evening arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the port. Overnight in La Digue.
Day
6
Moyenne Island
Half day optional excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint community in the Seychelles. Our optional excursion will take us to by bus to the Veuve Nature Reserve and through Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Arrive at L’ Union Estate and tour of the copra kiln, traditional coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house. Time at Anse Source D’ Argent one of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Marvel at some of Seychelles most impressive rock formations – truly unique, whilst enjoying a refreshment. Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe, the islands main village, before return to the ship. Late afternoon sailing to Moyenne island, opposite Mahe. Evening arrival at Moyenne. Overnight at anchor.
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7
Mahe, Inter Island Quay
Short guided around the island and time for swim. Beach BBQ on the island. This is the last opportunity for snorkelling and swimming, We leave Moyenne island for Mahe’s Victoria port in the afternoon. Late afternoon we reach the Inter Island Quay – Mahe. Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe
Day
8
Mahe
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pegasos
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Length:45
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Width:11
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Draft:3
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Berths:44
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Cabins:21
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Bathroom:21
Additional information
The twin-hulled Pegasus, built in 1990, completely refitted in the winter of 2012, and last renovated in 2015-2016, accommodates up to 44 guests. Outside cabins are located on the Sun Deck (3 cabins), Upper Deck (2 cabins) and Main Deck (16 cabins). All cabins feature large windows and offer en-suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units, music channels, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes. They are large and comfortable, decorated with soft color fabrics. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds with 2 cabins being triple.
Crew
Service on board is provided by your Captain and his experienced marine and hotel crew members. It will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers.
Price includes
- Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
- Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
- Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability).
- English-Speaking Cruise Escort.
Price does not includes
- Cash box $380
- Beverages (except those mentioned above).
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew tips.
- Passenger personal expenses
- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
- gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately Euro 11.00-14.00 p/p p/day for distribution among all crew members
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