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The answer is obvious for those who know all about Seychelles, but for the many who know the country only by its name, the answer lies in the unique geography of the archipelago.
A Seychelles cruise – no better way to explore the archipelago
Not only can it be counted as one of the most beautiful locales on earth, Seychelles is also one of the only destinations with a range of vastly different types of islands, each possessing their own unique features and characteristics. The cluster of inner islands represents the only mid-ocean granite islands in the world, the highest peaks of a submerged mountain range that drifted southwards into isolation when the supercontinent of Gondwanaland ruptured apart. These tiny islands essentially became an ‘armada’ of Noah’s Arks, with flora and fauna left to evolve on their own across millions of years, some unique to a single island.
The archipelago’s outer islands are of coralline formation, and feature the world’s largest coral atoll, Aldabra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as pristine beaches with little to no inhabitation across these faraway isles.
This kind of diversity, as exciting as it sounds, leaves the traveller with an interesting dilemma – which islands should they visit and for how long? Where should they stay and how do they get there? Much of this depends on the individual, but for someone who wants to see and experience this unique brand of tropical diversity, experiencing the islands on a Seychelles cruise is a fantastic way to get the most out of a Seychelles holiday.
The advantages of a Seychelles cruise
- See more islands, do more excursions – Utilising a vessel as accommodation on a Seychelles cruise, one see and do so much more in the islands within a short period of time, compared to staying in a hotel which is limited by the location of that particular establishment. On a standard Seychelles cruise itinerary with Silhouette Cruises, the vessel may visit up to 10 different islands, allowing for travellers to take in the true diversity of the archipelago in all its splendour.
- different perspective of the islands - Many of Seychelles’ hotels offer fantastic views from the balconies of their rooms or restaurants, but with a live-aboard vessel on a Seychelles cruise, every morning and every evening presents a unique view of the different islands – each moment onboard provides you with a different perspective of Seychelles, for each kilometre that the vessel travels.
- Dive everyday – for diving enthusiasts there are always any number of dive sites that are accessible from wherever the vessel happens to be located during a Seychelles cruise, offering a varied diving experience to a number of different sites around the islands, which are not as easily reached from a shore-based holiday.
- Convenience – On a Seychelles cruise, all the best spots around the islands come to you, instead of dealing with the headache of booking transfers, researching and organising individual excursions each day. This also saves clients a lot of time – transfers between islands and waiting times for taxis/ferries can– whereas a Seychelles cruise allows for more time relaxing onboard with beautiful views of the sea and the islands, the chance to enjoy water sports and snorkelling as well as visits of the different islands and nature reserves.
- Cost – For someone who wants to see and do as much possible in Seychelles, individual excursions to the various satellite islands, combined with the costs of restaurants, transfers and hotels, can begin to add up for those on a budget. On a Seychelles cruise, however, the complete experience is provided for in one package, including the sailing to the various islands, excursions and island visits and full board meals prepared by a dedicated chef.
A unique destination calls for a unique approach in the experience it offers, and a Seychelles cruise with Silhouette Cruises matches perfectly with the very aspects that make Seychelles such an extraordinary destination.
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