Cruising the Indian Ocean in Ponant Luxury

Zanzibar and The Seychelles

Best time to travel

Dec – Mar

Ideal length

16 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€10,409 pp

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Zanzibar and home from Mahé.
All private transfers and guiding requirements.
4 nights’ pre and post-cruise accommodation in Zanzibar and Mahé as well as 12 nights’ aboard your luxury Ponant cruise vessel.
Anchor in the various islands of Zanzibar and Seychelles, with opportunities for thrilling water sports and guided excursions at many ports of call.
Relaxing pre and post-cruise experiences, from private poolside relaxation to pampering spa treatments.

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Le Bellot is designed to provide ultimate comfort even in the world’s most remote and isolated destinations.

Common areas aboard the ship include the Blue Eye underwater lounge, the theatre, the swimming pool deck and a spa.

All staterooms and suites onboard Le Bellot are equipped with lavishly furnished.

Each room is equipped with a balcony or terrace.

Introduction

Cruise through the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean aboard your luxury Ponant vessel, discovering beautiful natural environments, incredible wildlife and a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Embark from Zanzibar, an archipelago home to a blend of cultures. Explore lush plantations and scuba dive off coral islands. Continue through the Indian Ocean to the palm trees, granite rocks and pristine beaches of the Seychelles. Dive with colourful sea life through aquarium-like lagoons. Spend nights at luxurious resorts before and after your cruise, enjoying private beachside relaxation, sumptuous dining and indulgent spa visits.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Zanzibar.

You will be met on arrival by an OROKO representative and privately transferred to your luxury beachfront hotel. Spend two nights here, unwinding at the private beach and pool, trying your hand at water sports or being pampered at the spa.

Step aboard the prestigious decks of your Ponant cruise.

Privately transfer to the port and board your luxury cruise. After settling into your plush cabin, explore the many offerings of this Ponant vessel. Watch marine life go by at the underwater deck, visit the spa or take a dip in the swimming pool.

Discover the islands of Zanzibar.

The first days of your cruise will be spent exploring the Zanzibar archipelago. Visit its historical centre, admire the tropical beauty of Pemba Island and witness the underwater world off Misali Island. Also stop by the UNESCO-listed Kilwa Kisiwani Island, an ancient Swahili trading port.

Cruise through the Indian Ocean.

Make the most of the many onboard services and activities during days at sea. Visit some of the outer islands of Seychelles, observing sea turtles on Assumption Island, diving through the corals of the Cosmoledo Atoll and strolling through the coconut plantations of Astove Island.

Island hop through Seychelles.

Discover the natural marine reserve off Alphonse Island. Trek through coconut trees and she-oak forests on Desroches Island and swim on the beaches of La Digue Island, fringed by lush vegetation and the emblematic large granite rocks of Seychelles.

Drop anchor on Seychelles’ main island.

Disembark on Mahé and privately transfer to your luxurious beachside resort for a two night stay. Set amongst the island’s leafy surroundings, your resort is teeming with opportunities to indulge. Relax by your private pool and unravel with a treatment in the open-air spa.

Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar is a luxury hotel in Northern Zanzibar that is surrounded by lush gardens, tropical trees and a private beach. The hotel focuses on sustainability and helping the local community.

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Le Bellot

A member of Ponant’s Explorers fleet, Le Bellot is designed to provide ultimate comfort even in the world’s most remote and isolated destinations.

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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

The Four Seasons Seychelles is a combination of graceful treehouse architecture and untouched natural beauty. Its idyllic surroundings provide the ultimate Indian Ocean retreat for those who value privacy and seclusion.

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What people are saying

Conor in OROKO arranged a holiday this summer for us and our four teenage boys. We were unsure where to go and his advice was fantastic! He took over completely after a consultation about our expectations, taking into consideration our boys’ needs too! He most certainly delivered a tremendous holiday for us all – way beyond what we could have done ourselves, with each of our three destinations better than the last. All incredibly located and absolutely stunning!

Everything was done for us – check-ins/five-star transfers/individual bag tags/ferry transfers with all seats pre-booked! Conor was incredibly helpful, patient, knowledgable and open. It made our trip truly memorable from conception to finish and I cannot fathom planning a trip again without OROKO! Thank you for everything we will never forget it!

Valerie & family – Greece, 2022