Ponant’s yacht Le Ponant, will explore the Seychelles with 11 different scheduled departures across the winter season in 2022/2023.
Le Ponant will be sailing fresh off of a makeover, now packing in only 16 staterooms, creating a more intimate and personalised experience.ย Running as roundtrips from Mahe, the itineraries will be nine-nights and explore a different island every day, including two brand new stop, the African Banks on the Amirante Islands and Therese Island.ย Youโll get up close and personal with wildlife and spectacular scenery and will be offered a range of activities including snorkelling, glass bottom kayaking and paddle boarding, as well as more focused wellness activities like yoga and meditation.ย Youโll be guided by an expedition leader, three naturalist guides and a free diver instructor, meaning youโll learn about the biodiversity of the area as you explore itYou can even add on a pre-cruise night in an eco-lodge amongst the endless sands of the Arabian Peninsula Desert.ย Rates begin from approximately $14,713 per person with itineraries beginning from November 22, 2022 through to February 20, 2023.ย
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