Le Bougainville
Le Bougainville sails under the French flag. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
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Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | Mahe Island, Seychelles | Embark | 7:00 PM |
Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles |
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2 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Cousin Island | ||
3 | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Rémire Island | ||
4 | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Curieuse, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Curieuse Island is a small granitic island in the Seychelles off the north coast of Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles. The island is notable for being one of only two islands native to the Coco de Mer. Today it is the home of roughly 300 Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Read more about Curieuse, Seychelles |
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5 | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | Aride, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Aride is the northernmost granitic island in the Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands. (There are two coral sand cays north of Aride: Denis and Bird.) The archipelago is set on a raised plateau in the Indian Ocean, with an average waster depth of just 60 m. Aride Island is 1.7 km E-W and 0.6 km N-S, rising to just over 100 m, and covered with a variety of palms, liana vines, and trees to the shoreline. Read more about Aride, Seychelles |
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6 | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Big Sister Island, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Big Sister Island (Grande Soeur) is a privately owned island at the NE of the Seychelles archipelago, in the western Indian Ocean. It is one of 42 granitic islands on the shallow waters (c. 50 m depth) of the Seychelles Bank. Read more about Big Sister Island, Seychelles |
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7 | Friday, January 23, 2026 | Praslin, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles, lying 44 km NE of Mahe. Once used as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants, it is now known as a tourist destination as it is home to beautiful turquoise water and white sand beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. There are also several very rare birds such as the endemic Seychelles Bulbub and the Seychelles Black Parrot, as well as being the only place on earth that is home to the unique Coco de Mer, a fruit from an extraordinary palm tree. Read more about Praslin, Seychelles |
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8 | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | La Digue, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
La Digue is the third largest inhabited island of the Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. La Digue also boasts the friendliest people and most tranquil, serene and relaxing atmosphere in Seychelles. Where cars are shunned in favour of bicycles and ox-carts, the pace of life is necessarily slower. Read more about La Digue, Seychelles |
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9 | Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Mahe Island, Seychelles | 12:00 AM | Disembark |
Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles |
SA, PV6, PV5
Area: 45 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Bougainville Departure: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Mahe Island Returns: Mahe Island
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