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Spirit of Ponant December 12-19 2026 S1121226 Cruise & Offers

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)

Voyage S1121226 | 8 days DatesDecember 12-19 2026 Duration7 nights ShipSpirit of Ponant

Review The Seychelles, under sail aboard the Spirit of Ponant, voyage S1121226, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

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Official PONANT route map for The Seychelles, under sail aboard the Spirit of Ponant aboard Spirit of Ponant, Voyage S1121226
Official PONANT route mapThe Seychelles, under sail aboard the Spirit of Ponant · Voyage S1121226Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)

December 12, 2026 to December 19, 2026 · Voyage S1121226

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 & 8
December 12, 2026 & December 19, 2026Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)Seychelles

Destination overview

Discover Mahé , the main island of the Seychelles and also the largest of the archipelago, home to the capital, Victoria . Mahé has almost 70 beaches of fine sand, framed by the emblematic granite rocks , and whose crystal clear waters are renowned for their rich underwater life.

  • Day 1 · December 12, 2026No port clock time published
  • Day 8 · December 19, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
December 13, 2026Beau Vallon / Anse Lazio, PraslinSeychelles

Destination overview

Sail to Anse Lazio on Praslin for swimming and snorkeling in a tropical beach setting. Its setting contributes Seychelles scenery, local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary and the journey between surrounding calls. Experiences may vary with the conditions on the day.

  • Day 2 · December 13, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 3
December 14, 2026Curieuse Island / Anse VolbertSeychelles

Destination overview

Explore Curieuse Island's mangroves and landscapes, then continue to the white sand and turquoise water of Anse Volbert. Its setting contributes Seychelles scenery, local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary and the journey between surrounding calls.

  • Day 3 · December 14, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 4
December 15, 2026Anse Volbert / Anse Coco / La DigueSeychelles

Destination overview

Sail to secluded Anse Coco for snorkeling before continuing to the beaches and relaxed atmosphere of La Digue. Its setting contributes Seychelles scenery, local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary and the journey between surrounding calls.

  • Day 4 · December 15, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 5
December 16, 2026La Digue / Anse Lazio, PraslinSeychelles

Destination overview

Discover La Digue, including Anse Source d'Argent and Creole villages, then return to Praslin for the night. Its setting contributes Seychelles scenery, local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary and the journey between surrounding calls.

  • Day 5 · December 16, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
December 17, 2026Sainte Anne IslandSeychelles

Destination overview

Sainte Anne Island lies close to Mahé within the Seychelles' oldest marine national park. Forested slopes, pale beaches and clear, reef-protected water create an inviting setting for swimming and snorkeling. Marine life and neighboring islands provide a gentle introduction to the granitic landscapes of the inner Seychelles.

  • Day 6 · December 17, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 7
December 18, 2026MahéSeychelles

Destination overview

Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles, combining forested granite peaks, palm-fringed beaches and the small capital of Victoria. Creole markets, botanical gardens and winding coastal roads reveal the island's culture and scenery. Its sheltered marinas make Mahé a natural beginning or conclusion for yacht exploration.

  • Day 7 · December 18, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

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

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) aboard Spirit of Ponant

On December 12-19 2026, Spirit of Ponant sails 7 nights from Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles). The Seychelles, under sail aboard the Spirit of Ponant brings together Beau Vallon / Anse Lazio, Praslin, Curieuse Island / Anse Volbert, Anse Volbert / Anse Coco / La Digue, La Digue / Anse Lazio, Praslin, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

PONANT publishes the voyage dates as indicative and this ordered Seychelles route as a customizable suggested program, without port clock times. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Spirit of Ponant | Voyage S1121226 | December 12-19, 2026 | 7 nights Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Spirit of Ponant December 12-19 2026: is Voyage S1121226 right for you?

This 8-day voyage aboard Spirit of Ponant sails Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles), with calls including Beau Vallon / Anse Lazio, Curieuse Island / Anse Volbert, Anse Volbert / Anse Coco / La Digue, and La Digue / Anse Lazio. Voyage S1121226 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

Best for
Travelers considering a 8-day Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) aboard Spirit of Ponant, including Beau Vallon / Anse Lazio, Curieuse Island / Anse Volbert, Anse Volbert / Anse Coco / La Digue, and La Digue / Anse Lazio.
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Personal guidance for Voyage S1121226, including accommodation, deck location, itinerary, inclusion, and special-request comparisons.
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Questions travelers ask

Why book Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage S1121226, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage S1121226?

For the December 12-19 2026 Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage S1121226 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226?

For the December 12-19, 2026 Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) sailing aboard Spirit of Ponant: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226?

For the December 12-19, 2026 Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) sailing aboard Spirit of Ponant: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 12-19, 2026 Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) sailing aboard Spirit of Ponant: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Spirit of Ponant for Voyage S1121226?

For the December 12-19, 2026 Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) to Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) sailing aboard Spirit of Ponant: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Spirit of Ponant's verified headline statistics?
12Guests
6Staterooms
4Crew
23 m / 76 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Spirit of Ponant?
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are much smaller sailing products with different facilities. Do not apply large-ship venue lists to either yacht.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Spirit of Ponant have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Spirit of Ponant guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage S1121226 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Spirit of Ponant?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage S1121226: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Spirit of Ponant handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are not described as reduced-mobility ships; never promise equivalent accessibility on those yachts.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Spirit of Ponant?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226?

For round-trip flights to and from Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) around Voyage S1121226, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Spirit of Ponant Voyage S1121226 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

My PONANT functions can vary by market, booking status, and system availability. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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