About the Journey

Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the 115 islands of the Seychelles are known for crystal-clear waters, endless stretches of white-sand beaches, and a vibrant range of plant and animal species. 

Begin this extraordinary cruise in Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago and a tropical paradise with a unique Creole culture. Then embark the 59-cabin Island Sky and venture to the Outer Islands, the remote Alphonse group, and finally to Aldabra, a vast coral atoll that is home to the world’s largest population of giant tortoises. 

Continue to Madagascar, a thousand-mile island boasting an impressive variety of spectacular landscapes, from pristine coral reefs and coastal mangroves to virgin rain forests and native groves of Baobab trees. Explore Madagascar’s intriguing animals and plants found nowhere else on Earth, including – of course – its nearly 100 varieties of lemurs. 

This journey allows 12 full days to explore the region’s flora and fauna on guided nature walks, snorkeling excursions, and local community and conservation project visits, all accentuated by a robust set of lectures from an outstanding team of experts. 

Participants will be joined on this program by like-minded travelers from Dartmouth, Harvard, and Yale. 

Accommodation 

Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa Mahé, Seychelles 
The five-star Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa is located in Beau Vallon Bay on the edge of the most popular beach of Mahé Island. All of the elegantly-appointed rooms are equipped with a private balcony or terrace with breathtaking views over 16 acres of lush, tropical gardens and the Indian Ocean. Amenities include three restaurants and two bars, a 700-square-meter swimming pool (the largest hotel pool in the Seychelles), spa, fitness room, individually controlled air-conditioning, and WiFi. 

Island Sky
The Island Sky is a flagship vessel of the Noble Caledonia fleet featuring 59 exceptionally spacious and well-designed suites, all with a seating area some with private balconies. Public rooms include a large lounge with a selection of comfortable seating options; main bar, where an onboard pianist plays periodically throughout the day; dining room, which seats all guests in one sitting; Lido Deck featuring deck tables and chairs where meals are served in warm weather under shade; Explorer Deck featuring sun loungers perfect for relaxing and sunbathing; a small hairdresser offering a selection of beauty treatments; onboard clinic with doctor; and an elevator serving all decks. 

Reservations 

Please register online or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.