Your Bucket List Trip to the Seychelles Should Begin on This Ship

"A modest, 21-cabin cruise vessel operated by a family-owned Greek company that runs eight-day, ten-island itineraries billed as a ‘Garden of Eden’ experience; fares during high season were quoted around $2,000 per person. Onboard staff—largely local—create an intimate, convivial atmosphere led by energetic guides, serve Creole Smash cocktails (local citrus, Grand Marnier and native rum) and multi-course dinners showcasing Seychellois cuisine (influences from East Africa, western India and southern France, heavy on grilled and salted seafood such as job fish, snapper, marlin and octopus, plus bananas and breadfruit with spicy curries and lentils). The program emphasizes ashore experiences—beach barbecues under coconut trees, snorkeling, and nature treks—so passengers get a strong mix of comfortable ship life and immersive island outings." - Brad Japhe