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24-Day Sailing In The Mozambique Channel

Aboard Seabourn Sojourn with Seabourn

Departure Date

28 December 2024

Duration

24 Nights

Cruise Only From

£11,249pp

Cruise Reference

ART-324SB18

Cruise Overview


Forty kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Mahé, Praslin is just a 15-minute flight or 45-minute ferry ride away.

Praslin, at 11 km (7 miles) long and 4 km (2.5 miles) wide, is the second-largest island in the Seychelles.

First settled as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants, the island's original name, Isle de Palmes, bears testament to its reputation as home of the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site: the only place in the world where the famous Coco de Mer, the world's heaviest nut, grows abundantly in the wild.

Praslin's endemic palm forests shelter many rare species, and the island is a major bird-watching destination.

Surrounded by a coral reef, majestic bays, and gorgeous beaches, Praslin is much quieter and less developed than Mahé.

With few real "sights," the pleasures of Praslin largely involve relaxing in or exploring its stunning beaches and fantastical forests.
You may well find yourself in Mombasa for a few hours or an overnight stop.

The city (which is actually an island linked to the mainland by a ferry) is the second oldest trade center with Arabia and the Far East.

Today it still plays an important role as the main port for Kenya.

Although it lacks the beautiful beaches of the north and south, it has a rich, fascinating history.

Visit the Old Town with its narrow streets lined with tiny shops and souks (markets).

The Old Harbour, frequented by numerous dhows, is an ideal place to arrange a short cruise on one of these local boats that have plied the oceans for centuries.

Fort Jesus, designed by an Italian and built by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, is a major visitor draw and well worth a visit.

In summer there's an impressive sound-and-light show.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seabourn Sojourn

Launch Year: 2010 Length: 198 Width: 25.6 Currency: USD Capacity: 450 Crew Count: 330 Deck Count: 10 Cabin Count: 229

Seabourn Sojourn enchants her guests with an array of public areas scaled to encourage a relaxed sociability. One of the most unusual features of Seabourn Sojourn and her sisters is Seabourn Square, an ingenious "living room" that replaces the traditional cruise ship lobby with a welcoming lounge filled with easy chairs, sofas and cocktail tables; making it more inviting and relaxing on a small ship cruise. An enclave in its centre houses knowledgeable concierges discreetly seated at individual desks.

Seabourn Sojourn Facilities

Seabourn Sojourn Includes

Cabin Details

Your spacious suite welcomes you with complimentary Champagne and a fully stocked bar with your preferences. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully curated with delightful touches, all ocean-front suites feature expansive views, and most open onto private verandas for relaxing or entertaining.

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