Aqua Expeditions

9-NIGHT ALDABRA & THE CORALLINE SEYCHELLES EXPEDITION

Aqua Lares • 9 Nights

Itinerary Overview

Roundtrip Mahe

Embarkation Port Mahe, Seychelles
Disembarkation Port Mahe, Seychelles
Vessel Aqua Lares
Operator Aqua Expeditions
Duration 9 Nights
Departure Date December 19, 2026

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 19, 2026 - 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 Dec 20, 2026 - African Banks
Day 3 Dec 21, 2026 - At Sea
Day 4 Dec 22, 2026 - 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 Dec 23, 2026 - 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 Dec 24, 2026 - Cosmoledo
Day 7 Dec 25, 2026 - 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 Dec 26, 2026 - 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 Dec 27, 2026 - 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 Dec 28, 2026 - 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.

Stateroom Categories

Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite Cat Cat I

Owner’s Suite 104
Size: 55 square meters (592 sq feet). Offering spacious comfort and refined design, this suite creates a serene sanctuary at sea. It features a double bed, double Murphy bed, private bathroom, and four large portholes, accommodating up to four guests.

Owner’s Suite 105
Size: 39 square meters (419 sq feet). This suite features a double bed, double Murphy bed, private bathroom, and three large portholes, accommodating up to four guests.

Owner’s Suite 303
Size: 66 square meters (710 sq feet). Standing in a league of its own, this suite offers exceptional space, thoughtful design, and an unparalleled sense of luxury living at sea. It features expansive windows, a comfortable sitting room, interiors inspired by the vibrant archipelagos of East Africa, a king bed, sofa bed, and private bathroom, accommodating up to three guests.

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Suite Cat Cat II

Suite 201
Size: 30 square meters (322 sq feet). This suite features a king bed, private bathroom, and three large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 301
Size: 25 square meters (269 sq feet). This suite features a double bed or twin beds, private bathroom, and three windows, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 401
Size: 21 square meters (226 sq feet). This suite features a king bed, private bathroom, and three windows, accommodating up to two guests.

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Suite Cat Cat III

Suite 203
Size: 28 square meters (301 sq feet). This suite features a double bed, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 204
Size: 26 square meters (279 sq feet). This suite features a double bed, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 205
Size: 26 square meters (279 sq feet). This suite features a double bed, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 206
Size: 25 square meters (269 sq feet). This suite features a double bed, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

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Suite Cat Cat IV

Suite 101
Size: 21 square meters (226 sq feet). This suite features a king bed, private bathroom, and five windows, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 302
Size: 16 square meters (172 sq feet). This suite features a double bed or twin beds, private bathroom, and three windows, accommodating up to two guests.

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Suite Cat Cat V

Suite 102
Size: 13 square meters (139 sq feet). This suite features twin beds, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

Suite 103
Size: 14 square meters (150 sq feet). This suite features twin beds and a bunk bed, private bathroom, and two large portholes, accommodating up to three guests.

Suite 202
Size: 18 square meters (193 sq feet). This suite features twin beds, private bathroom, and three large portholes, accommodating up to two guests.

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Included Inclusions & Amenities

Exclusive ADVCRUISES Bonus

  • $200 Per Couple Shipboard Credit*

*Redeemable only for premium alcoholic beverages or Aqua-branded merchandise.

Effective January 1, 2026, all guests booked through Signature advisors will receive an exclusive US$100 onboard credit per adult guest on all sailings aboard Aqua Blu, Aqua Mare, Aqua Mekong, Aqua Lares, Aqua Nera, and Aria Amazon. This benefit applies to all active reservations, new bookings, and departures from January 1, 2026 onward. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

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  • Onboard meals
  • House wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
  • Laundry service
  • All excursions and scuba diving
  • Use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits
  • All available non-motorized water sports
  • High-speed WiFi
Sailing Starting From
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Trip Summary

Ship Name Aqua Lares
Supplier Aqua Expeditions
Departure Date December 19, 2026
Duration 9 Nights
Offer ID 1648910
Pricing Terms & Remarks

All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. All times indicated are approximate, and are also subject to change.

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