Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Aqua Lares December 19-January 2 2026 AQL-121926-14 Cruise & Offers
L'Escale Marina (Mahe) to L'Escale Marina (Mahe)
Review The Coralline Seychelles & Inner Islands, voyage AQL-121926-14, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
December 19, 2026 to January 2, 2027 · Voyage AQL-121926-14
Destinations & expedition experiences
This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.
Days 1 & 15
December 19, 2026 & January 2, 2027L'Escale Marina (Mahe)
Destination overview
Embark on the voyage of a lifetime from Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago. Settle into your luxurious design suite on board Aqua Lares and meet your Cruise Director and Naturalist Guides. Enroute to our first destination, enjoy panoramic views from the sundeck as we sail past neighboring islands of the Sainte Anne National Marine Park.
- Day 1 · December 19, 2026Embarkation: Afternoon
- Day 15 · January 2, 2027Disembarkation: Morning
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
December 20, 2026D'Arros Island, Amirante
Destination overview
We head to D'Arros Island, a secluded, privately owned coral cay in the Amirantes Group, renowned for its pristine ecosystem and rich marine environment. Managed by the Save Our Seas Foundation for conservation, the island is surrounded by waters teeming with sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
- Day 2 · December 20, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
December 21, 2026At Sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 3 · December 21, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
December 22, 2026Astove Island, Aldabra
Destination overview
Astove is known to be one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the Indian Ocean courtesy of the Astove Wall. Often described as the underwater Grand Canyon, this four-mile-long wall is covered in soft corals and frequented by marine life including rays, sharks, and reef fish.
- Day 4 · December 22, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 5
December 23, 2026Aldabra Atoll, Aldabra
Destination overview
Wake up to views of Aldabra, a coral atoll known to harbor one of the world's most isolated ecosystems. Aldabra is home to the largest population of giant tortoises on the planet, with more than 100,000 of these incredible creatures roaming the atoll's four islands.
- Day 5 · December 23, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 6
December 24, 2026Cosmoledo Atoll, Aldabra
Destination overview
Start the day with a guided tender excursion along Cosmoledo Atoll's lagoon, in search of seabirds such as masked gannets and brown boobies, both of which aren't found anywhere else in the Seychelles. Dive or snorkel beneath the surface to explore the vibrant marine life that thrives within the atoll's protected waters.
- Day 6 · December 24, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 7
December 25, 2026Providence Atoll, Farquhar
Destination overview
Explore Providence Atoll with its vibrant azure waters, rich marine life, and abundance of seabirds including red-footed boobies. Snorkelers and divers get a chance to be among the few to explore undiscovered coral reefs around these islands. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 7 · December 25, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 8
December 26, 2026Saint-Francois Atoll, Alphonse
Destination overview
In the morning, we head out on tenders for a scenic ride to the Alphonse group of islands. While there, explore a lush coconut forest and enjoy a dive or snorkel along the shore to discover stunning hard coral formations teeming with marine life.
- Day 8 · December 26, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
December 27, 2026Desroches Island, Amirante
Destination overview
Spend the morning exploring Desroches Island, where incredible underwater seascapes including tunnels, sinkholes, and the renowned "Desroches Drop." await. Diving and snorkeling excursions reveal hawksbill and green turtles, sharks, and vibrant tropical fish gliding through crystal-clear waters. The island is fringed by stunning white sandy beaches and home to the five-star Four Seasons Desroches.
- Day 9 · December 27, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
December 28, 2026L'Escale Marina (Mahe) & Beau Vallon Bay
Destination overview
We dock in Mahe as the ship replenishes itself for the next leg of the journey. Spend the day partaking in R&R on board Aqua Lares. Enjoy an outdoor workout, relax in the jacuzzi, or book yourself a spa session. In the afternoon, welcome aboard the new guests who will be joining us for the rest of the expedition.
- Day 10 · December 28, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 11
December 29, 2026Silhouette & North Islands
Destination overview
In the morning, we arrive at Silhouette Island, a marine park defined by dramatic granite formations and vibrant coral reefs. The scenic dive site at Grande Barbe features steep cascading granite boulders and striking overhangs beneath the surface. After lunch, we head to North Island, a 201-hectare privately owned island.
- Day 11 · December 29, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 12
December 30, 2026Grande Soeur & Marianne Island
Destination overview
In the morning, we explore Grande Soeur Island, one of the best deep-sea diving sites to observe sharks and other marine life. The island offers excellent diving, snorkeling, and paddleboarding opportunities along the reef and granitic coast, where you can spot parrotfish and sea turtles.
- Day 12 · December 30, 2026No port clock time published
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Day 13
December 31, 2026La Digue & Curieuse
Destination overview
We begin the morning with a diving or paddleboarding excursion, before arriving at La Digue -- an island unspoiled by time and steeped in tradition and history. Embark on a kayaking or snorkeling excursion to discover the island's striking granite formations and pristine beaches.
- Day 13 · December 31, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 14
January 1, 2027Praslin & Cousin
Destination overview
In the morning, wake up to views of Praslin Island, the second-largest granitic island in the Seychelles archipelago. This island presents the opportunity to visit and hike through the ancient Vallée de Mai palm forest. After lunch, we board local boats and head over to Cousin Island, a designated Special Nature Reserve in the Seychelles.
- Day 14 · January 1, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
L'Escale Marina (Mahe) to L'Escale Marina (Mahe) aboard Aqua Lares
On December 19 2026-January 2 2027, Aqua Lares sails 14 nights from L'Escale Marina (Mahe) to L'Escale Marina (Mahe). The Coralline Seychelles & Inner Islands brings together D'Arros Island, Amirante, Astove Island, Aldabra, Aldabra Atoll, Aldabra, Cosmoledo Atoll, Aldabra, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
Aqua Expeditions publishes the departure dates and complete ordered daily program, with broad embarkation and disembarkation timing but no port clock times. The source lists 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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