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From Mahé to Mombasa

Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure

Dates:
23 Dec 2028 - 4 Jan 2029
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Fly-cruise
No. of ports:
10
Ship:
Emerald Raiya
Cruise Line:
Emerald Cruises
Fares:

From £9,533 pp

Anse Georgette, Praslin Island

From Mahé to Mombasa

Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure

Dates:
23 Dec 2028 - 4 Jan 2029
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Fly-cruise
No. of ports:
10
Ship:
Emerald Raiya
Cruise Line:
Emerald Cruises
Fares:

From £9,533 pp

Voyage Itinerary

23 December

Setting sail from Mahé

Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles, home to the diminutive capital, Victoria, and 90% of the country's population. It's the quintessential tropical paradise, a sun-drenched landscape of granite mountains, lush jungle and heavenly white sand beaches.

Hammock on the beach in Mahé, Seychelles

23 December to 24 December

Seychelles: La Digue

Lovely little La Digue is every inch the desert island idyll, and with less tourist development than Mahé or Praslin to impinge on your Robinson Crusoe fantasies. This is a place where many locals still get around by ox cart, and the beaches are some of the most beautiful in the Seychelles.
Beach on La Digue, Seychelles

24 December

Seychelles: Praslin Island

The island of Praslin is home to some of the Seychelles’ top attractions, including the Vallée de Mai, a protected forest where you’ll see the rare coco de mer, a tree that produces the world’s largest seed and palm flower. The grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been compared to the Garden of Eden.
Anse Georgette, Praslin Island

25 December

Seychelles: Amirantes Islands

26 December

Seychelles: Alphonse Island

Alphonse is one of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, a white sand paradise where tortoises lumber through coconut groves and the shallows are alive with green turtles, eagle rays, nursing sharks and colourful fish. The island is also home to a single hotel, which employs most of the 100-strong population.
Palm trees on Alphonse Atoll, Seychelles

27 December

Seychelles: Farquhar Islands

28 December to 30 December

Seychelles: Aldabra Atoll

The remote Aldabra Atoll is the world’s second largest coral atoll, situated on the outer fringes of the Seychelles. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the world’s largest population of giant tortoises, providing a sanctuary for over 100,000 of these remarkable creatures.
Giant tortoise on Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles

31 December - At sea

1 January

Tanzania: Kilwa Kisiwani

The island of Kilwa Kisiwani, just off the coast of Tanzania, was once the centre of a great East African empire that stretched from Kenya to Mozambique, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fascinating ruins include mosques, palaces and the tombs of the sultans who grew rich off the back of trade in gold, ivory, spices and slaves.
Ruined mosque, Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania

2 January - At sea

3 January

Tanzania: Zanzibar

The name Zanzibar evokes images of sultans and spice traders, an island of beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters criss-crossed by dhows. It’s also a great place for spotting wildlife, including dolphins, antelope and the rare red colobus monkey.
Dhow on the beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania

4 January

Arriving in Mombasa

Mombasa is a vibrant and colourful city of contrasts, and the gateway to some of the extraordinary national parks of East Africa, as well as being an appealing beach destination with some beautiful hotels.
Ivory Avenue, Mombasa
Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Don't miss

Fort Jesus is a must see, dominating the city for four centuries and a key player in its history - the view from the towers is amazing.

The ship

Emerald Raiya

Capacity:
128 Guests
Crew:
92 Staff
Style:
Intimate, luxury cruising akin to sailing on your own private yacht, with enhanced outside spaces perfect for warmer climes.

Following Emerald Kaia in 2026, Emerald is welcoming two new superyachts - Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara.

What we love

Accommodating up to 128 guests, both ships will reflect the same sleek design as Emerald Kaia, offering a yacht-like feel, spa and wellness-focused facilities and immersive itineraries. Emerald Raiya will make her debut in the Seychelles from December 2026, before making her way to the East Mediterranean in April 2027. Emerald Xara will first cruise the Mediterranean from April 2027, before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean from October 2027 - March 2028.

Learn more about Emerald Raiya
Renderings of Emerald Cruises' new yachts, Emerald Kaia, Emerald Raiya, and Emerald Xara

inclusions

  • Meals in a choice of venues
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks & select cocktails throughout the day
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Selected excursions in key ports
  • Use of the onboard marina and water toys (subject to conditions)
  • Onboard gratuities
  • Return economy class flights from London (regional departures available on request)
  • Airport transfers to and from the yacht

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • The Sands at Nomad hotel, Kenya

      Where to stay in Mombasa

      Beach-lovers will like the Sands at Nomad, though at Mundy we would rather be travelling inland in Kenya than staying on the beach.

    • Tsavo National Park, Kenya

      Mombasa private tours

      If you really can’t take the time to go on safari, at least go for the day to Tsavo East.

    How can we help?

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    Will I save by booking with Mundy Cruising?

    Absolutely. You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line and enjoy more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

    Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

    From flights and transfers to hotels and tours, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and also offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24hr emergency contact, so we offer complete peace of mind.

    What are the benefits of a small luxury ship?

    Because small ships are able to reach smaller ports of call and provide a higher level of service than their big ship counterparts, we believe that small ship cruising is the very best way to travel. Usually they offer more space per person, and an attentive team to make sure you have the very best experience. Small ship cruising offers the very best of the best.

    Why Mundy?

    Who we are

    Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

    Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

    How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

    More about Mundy

    We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's High Holborn - we'd be delighted to see you.