Zanzibar, Tanzania + The Coralline Seychelles

Spend a couple of nights at Kilindi Zanzibar, a tranquil retreat set along the island’s north coast. Relax among white sandy beaches and tropical gardens, with time to unwind after your flight or explore Zanzibar’s rich culture, historic Stone Town and beautiful coastline before embarking on your Indian Ocean voyage aboard Aqua Lares.

Discover Mafia Island, renowned for its calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs and regular encounters with whale sharks. Snorkel alongside these gentle giants in Kilindoni Bay, explore the surrounding waters by snorkel or dive and enjoy sundowners overlooking the pristine Mange sandbank.

The following day, explore Chole Bay’s crystal clear lagoons and colourful coral gardens, before discovering the island’s Swahili heritage through a village visit showcasing local crafts and conservation initiatives.

Spend three days exploring the remote Outer Islands of the Seychelles, from the untouched shores of Assumption Island to the extraordinary ecosystems of Aldabra Atoll. Discover one of the world’s most isolated natural environments, home to more than 100,000 giant tortoises, before snorkelling or diving among vibrant coral reefs, sharks, rays and sea turtles.

Continue to Astove, home to the dramatic Astove Wall, often described as the underwater Grand Canyon. This four mile long coral wall plunges into the depths, with visibility extending up to 40 metres and an abundance of marine life including rays, sharks and reef fish.

Explore the vibrant waters of Providence Atoll, home to thriving marine life and colonies of seabirds including red footed boobies. Snorkel and dive among undiscovered coral reefs, discovering a remote island ecosystem rarely experienced.

Saint François Atoll and Alphonse offer some of the Seychelles’ most spectacular marine environments. Explore the mangrove channels, where juvenile sharks, crabs and crab plovers can often be spotted, before snorkelling, diving or paddle boarding over vast coral gardens in the sheltered lagoons and along the barrier reef. Continue to the Alphonse island group, where vibrant hard coral formations fringe the shoreline and provide a habitat for an abundance of tropical fish and other marine life. On land, wander through peaceful coconut forests that offer a different perspective on these remote islands.

Today, arrive at D’Arros Island, a secluded coral cay in the Amirantes Group, celebrated for its pristine natural environment and exceptional marine life. Managed by the Save Our Seas Foundation, the island and the surrounding waters are protected to preserve their remarkable biodiversity. Spend the morning snorkelling or diving in St Joseph Channel, where sharks, rays and sea turtles are regularly seen, before exploring the vibrant reefs of Turtle Town in the afternoon. As the day draws to a close, return to Aqua Lares for dinner on board while sailing towards your next destination.