Marine Sciences in Seychelles

Your overseas adventure has begun as you travel to Mahé. As your plane descends, take a look out of your window to see Seychelles’s crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches. A local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your beachfront resort. 

The afternoon is yours to explore your environment. Go for a nature walk on a nearby trail, stroll along the beach, or take a dip in the hotel infinity pool. In the evening, you’ll meet with your group and guide for authentic South Pacific cuisine, offering a great opportunity to get to know your guides and ask questions about your upcoming adventures.

After a well-rested night, spend your first day in Seychelles cruising the Indian ocean. Climb onto your private yacht for a morning breakfast of fruit and yogurt. Enjoy the wind in your hair and salty sea smell. Enjoy island hopping from Coco to Sister to Felicite. Each has its unique personality and scenery. Spend your day swimming and soaking up the warm sun. You stop at two snorkel hotspots to view Seychelles stunning underwater marine life. A barbecue lunch will be served on board the yacht in the afternoon. 

A professional marine scientist will accompany you throughout the trip to teach you about the marine life you encounter, as well as their interactions with the environment. Be sure to ask lots of questions so you can return home with more knowledge of marine sciences.

After an adventurous yesterday on the water, it’s time to tour the Mahé Island by land. Board your private bus to make your way to Victoria. Stroll down the city’s markets to glaze at fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables from local vendors. Be sure to try the locally grown red coconut! Next, you’re off to learn about the island’s history at various monuments. Admire the famous clock tower before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Following this, you’ll arrive at Beau Vallon beach for a glimpse at the island’s rocky and rugged west coast. End the tour with a refreshing swim before heading back to your hotel.

Enjoy another day at sea to capture the breathtaking beauty and beaches of Seychelles in photography. A boat will pick you up from your resort to cruise into the Indian Ocean, and a professional photographer will give you a crash-course lesson as you do so. Once you reach the Lagoon of Mahé, grab your snorkel gear and underwater camera and dive into the water. Capture photos of exotic fish, endless coral, starfish, and more! If you want to learn more about a specific marine animal, show your photo to your marine scientist. Enjoy lunch on the beach and free time before wrapping the excursion up.

It’s time to appreciate more of Seychelles on-land scenery as you arrive at Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden. Explore the expansive garden’s medicinal plant path and rainforest trail. After a good morning workout, enjoy lunch at a delightful restaurant with spectacular coastal views. Following this, make your way to the vanilla and allspice area to learn about Seychelles’s agriculture before arriving at the tortoise pen to learn about its wildlife. Be sure to soak up the beauty of the surrounding rainforest as you discover. End the day with a refreshing swim in a nearby gorge.

It’s your final day in Mahé, and we wanted to make it especially memorable. Make your way via boat to the picturesque St. Anne Marine National Park. As you arrive in the protected bay, grab your snorkel gear and jump into the waters below to swim with stingrays, turtles, and baby sharks! Following a picnic, you’ll cruise to Moyenne Island National Park, which is that largest conservation sanctuary in the world! Hang out with over 100 giant tortoises while learning about their biology and behavior.  Stroll along the island’s nature paths before heading back to your resort. What a spectacular way to end your final day in Seychelles?!

It has been both an adventurous and educational week. We hope you had lots of fun, but it’s now time to leave. Enjoy a final breakfast with your group and guides. Talk about your favorite memories and what you have learned. Next, head to the airport for your departure flight home.