Exclusive HIGHLIGHT and a nature lover's paradise:

An expedition to the largest raised atoll in the world, on board the MV Maya’s Dugong!

The most far-flung island in the Seychelles archipelago and the world's largest raised coral atoll, Aldabra ranks right at the top of the list along with the Galapagos as a „must see" for any avid naturalist. With the world's largest population of giant tortoises and a host of endemic birds and plants found nowhere else, there will be plenty to do and see on our 7-night expedition to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aldabra is certainly one of the most exclusive, most remote, least visited and at the same time most fascinating destinations on planet earth. Only very few people have the possibility to see and experience this unique coral atoll which has been declared a UNESCO-world heritage site. Sir David Attenborough described it as "one of the wonders of the world". Now, we are making this journey possible at a price you can afford.

Not only the picture-postcard, blinding-white beaches with untouched coral reefs teeming with marine life, but also a huge population of Giant Turtles, frigate and tropic birds, boobies, White-throated Rails, Aldabra-Drongos, sends the nature lover raving.
"Where exacly lies Aldabra?", you may ask. Well, 1150 kms southwest of Mahe, the Seychelles' main island. And 420 kms north of Madagascar.
But a map shows it much better than words can describe it! Please click -> here

In 2012-2013 we are happy to offer the following trips:

UPDATE: Due to the continuing security problems around Aldabra, the following trips are suspended until further notice:

03 - 10 August 2012
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: Full charter price for the whole boat available upon request

10 - 17 August 2012
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: Full charter price for the whole boat available upon request

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17 - 24 August 2012
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: from 3790 €uros (in an "Explorer" cabin), per person. (At this point the costs are still only an estimate as we are awaiting a fresh quote from IDC for the flight charter costs. This will largely depend on fuel costs).
The rate includes: the cruise, full board, snorkelling and fishing gear, use of kayaks and full-time naturalist/guide onboard and the local return flights from Mahé.
The rate does not include: The SIF impact fee (currently at 300 € per person). This is the per person charge based on the levy applied by the Seychelles Island Foundation which manages the Aldabra atoll. The fee goes toward the administration of the SIF for its various conservation projects and research programmes. The fee reflects the 3 days in which we will be landing on Aldabra. On other days it is expected that we will not be landing on the island but rather touring in the dinghy or diving in or outside of the lagoon.

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2013:

02 - 09 August 2013
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: Full charter price for the whole boat available upon request

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09 - 16 August 2013
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: Full charter price for the whole boat available upon request

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16 - 23 August 2013
On and around Aladabra (7 nights)
Price: WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

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EXPLORER CABINS:
Classic and comfortable, these cabins are situated below the main public-area decks. Complete with en-suite bathrooms/showers, there is one Explorer Cabin offering a double-bed plus a single bed, and three Explorer Cabins with two single beds and an extra fold-out bunk.
COMMANDER CABINS:
These well-appointed cabins are the largest and most comfortable that Maya’s Dugong has to offer. Situated on the top two decks of the vessel, these cabins boast en-suite bathrooms/showers as well as windows from which to view the beautiful coastal surrounds. Two of the Commander Cabins feature a double-bed plus an extra single bed, while one Commander Cabin offers two single beds in the cabin.
Add 350 € to above "Explorer" prices as surcharge for a "Commander" cabin.

All trips are suitable for divers and non-divers alike. Dives cost only 14 € per dive, full equipment rental is available, too!

Further information available upon request. Please send us an e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible with more information!

Due to the expedition character of the journey, our special Aldabra Terms and Conditions apply.