Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
- Embark Le Dumont-d'Urville in Victoria, the Seychelles' capital, framed by granite boulders and colonial architecture.
11 days · 10 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville · Curated · Seychelles · Madagascar
Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean
An 11-day expedition through the Seychelles' granite islands and Madagascar's Nosy Be archipelago, curated with Smithsonian Journeys.
From the powder beaches of Mahé to the lemur-filled rainforests of Nosy Komba, this voyage traces the wildest, least-travelled corners of the Indian Ocean aboard the intimate Le Dumont-d'Urville. Sail past granite boulders and coral atolls in the Seychelles' remote Outer Islands, then cross into Madagascar's waters to explore limestone tsingies, volcanic islands and marine parks alive with colour.
Curated in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the voyage is enriched throughout by onboard experts and naturalist-led excursions — one included outing per day, per guest — designed to bring the culture, wildlife and geology of each stop to life.
Extend your journey either side of the sailing: CruiseLiaise curates tailored arrival and land experiences in the Seychelles and Southern Africa to open or close your voyage — ask us to build yours.
Highlights
- Naturalist-led excursions curated with Smithsonian Journeys — one included outing per day
- Remote Outer Islands atolls: Rémire, Saint François and Farquhar — rarely visited by ship
- Aride Island nature reserve and the red-earth landscapes of Curieuse
- Madagascar's limestone tsingies at Nosy Hara
- Lemur-spotting on Nosy Komba, "lemur island"
- Snorkelling the marine park at Nosy Tanikely
- Tailored pre-cruise Seychelles arrival and Southern Africa land extensions, curated by CruiseLiaise
Day by day
Your itinerary
11 days · 11 planned moments — land, sea, and everything in between.
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Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean
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Day 1
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
- Embark Le Dumont-d'Urville in Victoria, the Seychelles' capital, framed by granite boulders and colonial architecture.
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Day 2
La Digue Island
- Explore one of the most photographed islands in the Seychelles, home to the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent.
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Day 3
Aride Island
- Visit this protected nature reserve, prized for its seabird colonies and wild cliff scenery.
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Day 4
Curieuse Island
- Discover the island's distinctive red earth and giant tortoise population, once home to a leper colony.
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Day 5
Rémire Island
- A remote speck in the Seychelles' Outer Islands, valued for its rich biodiversity.
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Day 6
Saint François Atoll
- Cruise the infinite blues of this coral atoll deep in the Outer Islands.
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Day 7
Farquhar Atoll
- The southernmost Seychelles atoll, known for 10-metre sand dunes and vivid lagoon waters.
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Day 8
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), Madagascar
- Arrive on Madagascar's northern coast, with idyllic beaches and turquoise waters.
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Day 9
Nosy Hara
- See Madagascar's limestone "tsingy" rock formations rising from the sea.
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Day 10
Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely
- Spot lemurs on "lemur island," then snorkel the marine park at Nosy Tanikely.
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Day 11
Nosy Be, Madagascar
- Disembark in Nosy Be, a former French protectorate in the Mozambique Channel.
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