A varied cruising ground which includes areas such as The Seychelles, East Africa, Madagascar, the Comore islands, Mauritius and the Maldive islands.
The Seychelles are one of the most unspoilt and peaceful destinations for yachting. Possibilities of charter with an international crews and fine cuisine exist, whilst you explore the delights of the islands, the bird sanctuary and the reefs and sea creatures that live in abundance in the area.
Paradise on Earth is what they call the Seychelles. Seemingly forgotten out in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a thousand miles from Africa, this archipelago of more than a hundred islands stretches for hundreds of miles.
The warm waters, high standards and friendly people draw many year after year to these Jewels in the Ocean that are the Seychelles. Island names such as Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Aldabra and Amirantes have enchanted travelers for years.
The Maldive islands a spectacular set of islands formed by layers of coral rising sharply from the sea bed, mostly situated close to the atoll enclosure reefs and vary in size from patches of coral to large islands, some still in the process of forming.
These atolls from a narrow chain about 512 miles in length and create patterns of the most incredible intricacy in the deep blue of the surrounding sea. The islands abound in marine life and undersea exists a spectacular world of coral and colourful tropical fish, crustaceans, turtles and incredible seaweeds. Male, a small capital in size, but the heart of the nation and the centre of government and commerce. Crowded and buzzing with the sounds of activities on the streets, in shops and in the markets, this island has not lost its exotic charm and relaxed atmosphere.
The Museum with its wide range of historic relics and the 400-year-old mosque, the "Hukuru Miskiiy" with some of the finest coral carvings give you an insight into the country's unique history.
Madagascar is not so much an island as a mini-continent. With no less than six microclimates, in a sparsely populated area of more than twice the size of Great Britain, the variety of geography and diversity makes this a haven for anyone interested in zoology or most especially in ornithology. Every expedition into her mountains, her rain forests, her river valleys, her coastal plains, her grasslands, her caverns, and her deserts gives rise to some new and interesting discovery. An amazing and wonderful island for an unforgettable cruise.
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