Silversea
Enjoy a truly unique Christmas, immersed in glorious Indian Ocean vistas and celebrate as you are surrounded by stunning turquoise seas, breathtaking jungled islands, and reclining palm trees. This is an unforgettable Silversea cruise not to be missed onboard Silver Spirit which has one of the highest space-to guest ratios of any cruise line. Creating a home away from home feel with spacious decks offering plenty of space for relaxation, and cosy niches ensure there is something for everyone. Eight luxury dining options to choose from on your All Inclusive cruise ensures that Silversea’s world-famous service standards are exceeded beyond expectation as you cruise through the Jewels of the Indian Ocean.
Your journey begins with pre-cruise stay in the stunning Seychelles before you set sail onboard Silver Spirit on your All Inclusive cruise through the Indian Ocean. First stop is Zanzibar’s Spice Island as you breathe in hints of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in the fragrant air, and negotiate tight alleyways in Stone Town, followed by Nosy Be which is pure Madagascan indulgence with strips of powder-soft white sand, shallow azure waters and dense vegetation where lemurs swing freely. You will then return to the Seychelles to the idyllic island of Praslin, followed by a four night stay at Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa.
Day 1 – 4
Arrive in the Seychelles and transfer to the Constance Ephelia, where you will stay for three nights. Situated by two of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Mahé, overlooking the Marine National Park of Port Launay, Constance Ephélia enjoys a unique location in the Seychelles before embarking on your 10 day cruise around the Indian Ocean.
Day 5 – 6
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and soak up the sun on board as you travel towards your next piece of paradise. Take a dip in the pool, relax in the Jacuzzi or simply sit and gaze out to sea.
Day 7 – 8
Zanzibar is a true Indian Ocean tropical paradise, with a picture perfect landscape of swathes of long white sand and flanked by tall, skinny, palm trees. Known as Spice Isle, Zanzibar was once a trading hotspot on the trading route from Arabia to Africa. Make the most of your time in Zanzibar on the excursions where you can visit Stone Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the Maharubi Palace Ruins and Spice Plantation, or enjoy nature at it’s finest with The Monkey Business of Jozani Forest.
Day 9
If you have ever wanted to visit somewhere that is remote and exotic, then Nosy Be is the perfect place. There is a saying in Madagascar “same, same but different” and nothing could be more illustrative when describing Nosy Be which means Big Island. Featuring fertile forests which are the jewel in the islands’ crown with sheltering endemic species and attracting holiday makers in search of a rustic, unhurried destination.
Day 10 – 11
Spend two days at sea and take the chance to relax and unwind onboard. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the ideal way to balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day 12
Praslin is the second-largest island in the Seychelles, its idyllic beaches, where granite rocks nestle in immaculate sand, correspond perfectly to how we imagine the Seychelles to be. In the centre of the island, hidden in the heart of a stunning tropical rainforest, lies the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 13 - 17
Enjoy a four night post cruise stay back in the Seychelles as you return to Mahe at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa, a secluded hideaway nestling on a hillside amongst small beach coves on Beau Vallon Bay. This resort is an untouched paradise in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by white beaches, tropical gardens and clear waters where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and the silhouette of the nearby North Islands, unwind by the infinity pool, dine by the ocean and indulge in the luxurious spa.