Enjoy the very best of both worlds: those of the ocean and one of Seychelles’ twin, UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the mysterious, primeval valley known as the Vallée de Mai. We will introduce you to the experience of a lifetime on a guided tour of this world-famous site where the legendary Coco-de-mer, the double-lobed coconut in the form of a woman’s pelvis, grows in twilight beneath a towering canopy of palms.
Fantastic legends and tales abound about this extraordinary place, once believed to be the original site of the biblical Garden Of Eden, that our guide will be happy to recount before you take to the ocean on ‘Oplezir,’ - destination Anse Lazio, reputedly the world’s most beautiful beach. The experience of swimming and snorkelling in the crystal waters off this divine beach is one not soon forgotten and after an equally unforgettable BBQ in this fairytale setting, we will provide you with ample time to engrave it on your memory before we take you home at day’s end.
With the arrival the newest vessel – Isle of Mahe – we now operate three modern high-speed catamarans between the paradise islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. With greater seating capacity and an extra observation deck, the Isle of Mahe is the pride of our fleet, making up to 3 crossings a day between Mahe and Praslin.
Departing from the jetty in Victoria, it takes less than 60 minutes to whisk up to 475 passengers comfortably and smoothly across the Indian Ocean to the Baie Sainte Anne jetty over on Praslin (dependant on sea conditions). Just present your voucher to the staff at the jetty and they will provide you with your Boarding Pass and assist you in checking-in your luggage.
Just as on its other vessels – Isle of Praslin & Isle of La Digue – we offer passengers a choice of comfort and service with both Economy and Business class cabins. Economy class passengers have the option of travelling inside on the main air-conditioned deck – Coco de Mer Cabin – or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck, with stunning views and sea breezes. For those looking for even greater comfort, Business Class passengers can enjoy the All Inclusive service of the Lazio Lounge.
Explore the wonders of Praslin, Seychelles’ second largest island. With a small population, life on Praslin is relaxed and the breath-taking scenery pristine. Let Mason's Travel guide you around the island and visit its two most famous attractions!
Visit the famous Vallée de Mai, a unique biosphere well deserving of its allocation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once believed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden, this magical place offers a forest of larger than life palms which play host to an array of rare and endemic species. Discover the Coco der Mer palm and its iconic seed, the largest on earth, as you take a leisurely guided tour through this awe-inspiring primeval forest.
Next, visit the world famous Anse Lazio. This pristine beach, with its white sands and clear waters, is fringed by lush vegetation and bordered by magnificent granite boulders. Here you can swim, snorkel or relax on the soft sands of one of Seychelles’ finest strands.
Explore the Sainte Anne Marine Park on this exciting full-day excursion, jam-packed with fun-filled activities.
Set-Sail aboard Anahita as you head off to discover Mahé’s inner islands. Next, hop aboard a semi-submersible vessel as you dip below the waves to explore the depths of the Marine Park. Enjoy feeding the tropical fish surrounding the boat and then get up close and personal with the creatures that inhabit the park’s colorful coral gardens for a refreshing snorkel or swim.
Be treated to a BBQ lunch and musical entertainment before heading ashore Moyenne Island. Visit the island on-foot as you get to meet the Giant Tortoises that freely roam here, as well as visit old ruins and pirate graves – or simply relax on the island’s private beach. The day ends with a tropical cocktail and a leisurely cruise around the Marine Park before returning to Mahé.
Get the best of both worlds on this not-soon-to-be-forgotten expedition to the island where time stands still: Timeless La Digue. First, take to the ocean on a traditional, inter-island schooner, just like in day’s gone by when they were the only mode of transportation and make landfall at the scenic La Digue jetty where you will be greeted with refreshing coconuts, picked fresh from the palm.
L’Union Estate awaits you with its languid, old plantation ways, charming architecture and ambiance of another time when the scents of coprah, the dried flesh of the coconut, and vanilla, filled the air. Your next port of call will be Anse Source D’Argent, one of the planet’s most famous beaches, with its silver sands, sapphire waters and ancient granite boulders where there will be time to swim and relax.
A scenic tour of the beaches of Anse Severe and Grand Anse follows where you can relax in the afternoon sun before heading home with indelible memories. Alternatively, from the moment of arrival at La Digue you can make your own personal voyage of discovery of the island by bicycle, exploring its winding, shady pathways at your whim and leisure, knowing that the next surprise is only around the next bend in the road.
Para los clientes que prefieren Snorkeling y Crucero en lugar de caminar. Salida del muelle de La Digue a Coco y / o Islas Felicite (dependiendo de las condiciones del mar). Llegada a la Isla del Coco y Felicite. Tiempo previsto para nadar y bucear en cualquiera de las Islas Coco o Felicite o simplemente relajarse en la playa. Zarpe de retorno a la Isla La Digue.
Déjenos transportarle a otro mundo: el de magníficas islas satélites de Praslin y de su belleza natural impresionante. Su día comienza a medida que sube el oleaje del mar en la isla La Digue, isla vecina de Praslin, desde donde se llevaremos a la Isla Sister, rodeada por las aguas color zafiro, donde un guía le dará a conocer algunos de los secretos de la isla. Después de proporcionarle el tiempo suficiente para nadar, bucear o simplemente relajarse en la playa, le llevaremos abordo del “Oplezir” para un almuerzo criollo estilo barbacoa mientras nos dirigimos a la impresionante Isla Coco o la espectacular Isla Felicité antes de regresar a casa.
Mahe is the main island and there are so many sites to visit. Begin the tour of the capital Victoria.One of the most photographed monuments of all is the centre piece of Victoria; the Clock Tower, a guided tour of the Botanical Garden haven to some endemic plants, palm trees, the famous coco de mer palm and giant land tortoises, a visit to the local market and lunch at one of the creole restaurant. After lunch a stop at famous Bel Air cemetery, driving up to the Morne Seychellois National Park, onwards into the tea and vanilla plantation and the ruins of the famous Mission Lodge – visited by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and His Majesty the Duke of Edinburgh, who on the 20th March 1972 opened a viewing lodge at the present site with an amazing breathtaking views for photo shoot and a stop on the beach for a quick dip in the ocean before returning to the hotel.
A trip to three of the most visited island reserves in the Inner Island group. Starting off the day with a stop on Cousin Island; home to some of Seychelles' rarest birdlife, then to Curieuse Island; ancient leper colony, famous for its museum and enthralling biodiversity which includes specimens of the coco-de-mer and at lunch time you can enjoy a typical creole cuisine. Finally, your boat will call at beautiful St. Pierre Island, famous for its amazing snorkeling raw natural beauty.
Discover the natural splendour of this world famous attraction. Visit Praslin’s Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site and untouched biosphere like none other on Earth. Here giant palms rustle overhead as you meander through this ancient forest filled with many endemic species of palm and rare fauna, such as the Seychelles Black Parrot, the tiger chameleon and the diminutive Seychelles tree frog.
Vallée de Mai is also home to the Coco de Mer palm; the see is the largest nut in the world and has been treasured as a collectable and mystical aphrodisiac for centuries. Let our Guides unravel the secrets of this magical forest to you.
It was once believed - in the distant lands where these giant seeds would wash ashore - that the Coco de Mer originated from a sacred forest under the sea. Today, we know better, and Vallée de Mai – believed by some to be the original site of the Garden of Eden - is where these magnificent palms grow.