An awe-inspiring presence in the Indian Ocean, Aqua Lares is the first superyacht to offer both charter and individual suite bookings for expeditions to Seychelles & Tanzania.
Featuring 15 bespoke suites, a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, and expert-led excursions, Aqua Lares offers a superyacht experience unlike any other in East Africa. While sailing on this small-ship expedition, guests have the opportunity to discover biodiversity hotspots such as Aldabra and La Digue, as well as remote islands including the African Banks which are generally inaccessible to larger cruises.
Day 1 Mahe, Seychelles
Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.
Day 2 African Banks
Day 3 At Sea
Day 4 Aldabra, Seychelles
Located north of Madagascar, Aldabra has been described as "one of the wonder of the world"; because it is one of the world's largest atolls. An atoll is a ring shaped reef, and Aldabra is lined by raised reef limestone approximately 2km wide and 8m above sea level. Located in the middle of the island is a scenic shallow lagoon filled with wild sea life.
Day 5 Aldabra, Seychelles
Located north of Madagascar, Aldabra has been described as "one of the wonder of the world"; because it is one of the world's largest atolls. An atoll is a ring shaped reef, and Aldabra is lined by raised reef limestone approximately 2km wide and 8m above sea level. Located in the middle of the island is a scenic shallow lagoon filled with wild sea life.
Day 6 Cosmoledo
Day 7 Farquhar Islands, Seychelles
The Farquhar Group belong to the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, more than 700 kilometres southwest the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. The total land area of all islands in the group is less than 11 km², but the total area of the atolls measures about 370 km².
Day 8 Alphonse Island
A small, triangular coral atoll 280 mi/450 km south of Mahe famed for its fly-fishing, Alphonse Island is part of the Alphonse Group, which includes Bijoutier and St. Francois islands.
Alphonse Island features an exclusive island resort of ocean-view thatched chalets and executive villas. https://www.alphonse-island.com.
Day 9 Poivre, Seychelles
Poivre is an atoll famous for its semi-lagoon attracting deep-sea fishing enthusiasts. It is located 270 kilometers southwest of Mahé in Seychelles off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Poivre shares its atoll with Ile du Sud however both islands are separated by the semi-lagoon and both islands are very different in nature.
Poivre was named after French horticulturist Pierre Poivre who introduced spices into Seychelles. Poivre Island harvests the oldest coconut plantations which was a main source of income for island inhabitants. Visitors can witness the large population of blue and Chinese heron, hawksbill, and green turtle.
Day 10 Mahe, Seychelles
Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.