Natural Wonders Of The Seychelles & East Africa aboard the SH Diana
Including Aldabra Islands
Natural Wonders Of The Seychelles & East Africa aboard the SH Diana
Including Aldabra Islands
Description to come.

Cruise Overview
Highlights
About SH Diana

Cabins & Prices
Cabin Category | Double/Twin | Single | Cabin Square Footage |
Cat. E - Oceanview staterooms with two large oval windows. Deck 4. Staterooms 401 – 404. | $10490 | $Inquire | 206 sq. ft. |
Cat. D - Oceanview staterooms with two large oval windows. Deck 4. Staterooms 405 – 420. | $10990 | $Inquire | 206 sq. ft. |
Cat. C - Suites with balcony & living room area. Deck 5. Suites 501 – 504, 538 – 541. | $12990 | $Inquire | 300 sq. ft. |
Cat. B - Suites with balcony & living room area. Deck 5. Suites 505 – 518, 521 – 537. | $13590 | $Inquire | 300 sq. ft. |
Cat. A - Suites with balcony & living room area. Deck 6. Suites 601 – 618, 621 – 635. | $14890 | $Inquire | 300 sq. ft. |
Cat. AA - Suites with large balcony, separate bedroom & living room. Decks 5 & 6. Suites 519, 520, 619 & 620. | $18890 | $Inquire | 474 sq. ft. |
Deposit:
A deposit of $1,500 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Payment can be made by personal check or charged to a credit card.
Special Notes:
- Single Occupancy rates can be avoided if you wish to be matched with another single traveler who also wishes to share. If no share is available, the single rate will apply.
- Rates are based on current rates and currency exchange rates at the time of publishing the tour online.
- Rates are subject to change until final payment has been made. Rates are based on a minimum participation and if the minimum participation is not met rates may need to be revised.
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Tour Map

Itinerary
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DAY 1 - OCTOBER 14 | DEPART USA
Depart the USA on any reguarly scheduled flight to Mahe, Seychelles.
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DAY 2 - OCTOBER 15 | ARRIVE MAHE ISLAND, SEYCHELLES
Arrive in Mahe Island, Seychelles. Transfer to the Hotel Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa (or similar).
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DAY 3 - OCTOBER 16 | MAHE ISLAND / EMBARK SH DIANA
Tour Mahe, Backed by lush mountains, Victoria is the Seychelles’ compact capital city, home to charming Creole houses and two elegant cathedrals. Stalls at the bustling Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market are piled high with spices, seafood and tropical fruit, while the Botanical Gardens are famed for slender coco de mer palms and ambling giant tortoises. You can learn about the islands’ colonial past and rich cultural traditions such as fishing and cooking at the National Museum of History.
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DAY 4 - OCTOBER 17 | POIVRE ISLAND
Ringed by white sand and topped with thick vegetation, Poivre Island is known for its astonishing array of marine life and birds. Part of a remote atoll 268 km southwest of Mahé, it’s a nesting ground for multiple species, including wading whimbrels and darting red fodies. Watch for hawksbill and green turtles who glide beneath the water and bury their eggs on the island’s beaches. This tropical islet was named after Pierre Poivre, who first brought spices to the Seychelles.
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DAY 5- OCTOBER 18 | BIJOUTIER ISLAND
Tiny Bijoutier Island is popular for beach picnics, snorkelling and wildlife-spotting. You can stroll around the palm-fringed shore of this remote Outer Islands gem in mere minutes, keeping an eye out for spotted tiger cowrie shells and scuttling giant crabs on the white sand. Accessible only at high tide, the circular islet is surrounded by clear, shallow waters and is a sanctuary for soaring frigatebirds and wedge-tailed shearwaters. It’s also a nesting site for turtles.
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DAY 6 - OCTOBER 19 | AT SEA
You can spend your day at sea enjoying the many facilities available. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the state-of-the-art gym or relax in the jacuzzi whilst taking in incredible views along the way. If you prefer to learn a little more about your surroundings, listen to an informative talk or have a chat with one of our knowledgeable on-board experts.
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DAY 7 & 8 - OCTOBER 20 & 21 | ALDABRA ISLANDS
Two days, in Aldabra Islands, "the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean."
Comprising 13 islands around a lagoon, this massive raised coral atoll is home to the world’s largest tortoise colony. More than 100,000 lumbering giant tortoises inch their way around the isolated archipelago’s protected landscape, which features hundreds of flowering plant and fern species. You might be lucky enough to spot swooping Aldabra drongos - endemic to the islands - or wading pink flamingos. Look out too for scavenging white-throated rails, the only flightless bird remaining in the Indian Ocean. -
DAY 9 - OCTOBER 22 | ASSUMPTION ISLAND
Assumption Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Indian Ocean, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a diverse array of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, and rare bird species. The island remains a remote and largely untouched paradise, offering a glimpse into the natural wonders of the Seychelles.
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DAY 10 - OCTOBER 23 | AT SEA
You can spend your day at sea enjoying the many facilities available. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the state-of-the-art gym or relax in the jacuzzi whilst taking in incredible views along the way. If you prefer to learn a little more about your surroundings, listen to an informative talk or have a chat with one of our knowledgeable on-board experts.
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DAY 11 - OCTOBER 24 | ZANZIBAR ISLAND, TANZANIA
Cosmopolitan Zanzibar Island (Unguja) has a captivating mix of heritage architecture and spectacular beaches. Zanzibar City’s walkable old quarter, Stone Town (Mji Mkongwe), is a lively warren of narrow winding streets dotted with 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Highlights here include the Old Fort, which hosts performances in its outdoor amphitheatre, and the House of Wonders, an 1883 ceremonial palace with a grand clock tower. You’ll also come across stalls heaped with locally grown spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
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DAY 12 - OCTOBER 25 | PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA
Cloaked in lush vegetation, hilly Pemba Island is famed for its extensive clove farms, peaceful islets and white-sand beaches. The island’s biodiverse forests are a haven for grazing blue duiker (small antelope), and the Pemba flying fox, identifiable by its distinctive rusty-red fur and enormous wingspan stretching over 5 feet. Offshore, you can snorkel or dive in warm water among vibrantly coloured coral teeming with marine life including green turtles, whitetip reef sharks and nudibranchs.
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DAY 13 - OCTOBER 26 | LAMU, KENYA
A storied Swahili settlement and former major trading hub dating back 700 years, Lamu is a delightful seafront town on the island of the same name. Clusters of ornate, well-preserved buildings built from coral stone and mangrove timber fill its maze of narrow streets. As you stroll the tiny alleyways, you can admire intricately carved wooden doors and arcaded facades, or take a peek into hidden courtyards. The fort and museum are fantastic places to learn about Swahili culture.
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DAY 14 - OCTOBER 27 | MOMBASA, KENYA / DISEMBARK / FLY TO USA
Mombasa, Kenya. Disembark and transfer to the airport.
A dynamic coastal metropolis, Mombasa draws you in with its rich history and beguiling blend of cultures. For centuries, Arabs, Portuguese, Asians and British settlers have lived side by side in the enchanting old town, whose buildings meld African, European and African styles. Perched above the sea, Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in the 1590s to protect the city, while the bustling spice market is packed with fragrant stalls selling pepper, ginger and cardamom.
What's Included
What's Included
- Accommodations at deluxe hotels before the cruise, as mentioned in the itineraries.
- Cruise aboard the new expedition cruise ship Diana.
- Welcome dinner at the hotel.
- All meals aboard ship with a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
- Coffee, including espresso and cappuccino, tea and soft drinks throughout the day and night aboard ship.
- Open bar with select alcoholic beverages aboard ship.
- 24-hour room service aboard ship.
- Airport/hotel/pier transfers and handling of luggage.
- Complete program of tours, excursions and other activities ashore, led by professional local guides and on board experts.
- Educational program of lectures and discussions by the on board experts and guest lecturers.
- The services of an experienced Thalassa Journeys trip director.
- Gratuities to shipboard personnel, local guides, drivers and porters.
- All local taxes and service charges, including port and embarkation taxes.
- Basic Wi-Fi aboard ship.
- Complete pre-departure material.
What's Not Included
- Airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any meals and other items not mentioned in the itinerary and the Program Inclusions.
Travel Prep
Please request a quote if you would like Coda Tours to assist with international airfare bookings. We often can offer favorable rates for Business or Economy class at a standard fee of $35 per ticket.
No internal flights during the cruise.
A valid passport is required for international travel and must be valid for 6 months after the return date of travel and have two blank pages available per country visited.
Visa requirements will be advised after registration.
Packing/weather details.
The cruise is guaranteed. A Coda representative will accompany Coda clients if 12 or more book through Coda Tours.
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