Savour the Seychelles with Crystal Yacht Cruises and Four Seasons Resorts

The largest of the inspiring isles in the St Anne Marine National Park, St Anne Island is characterised by its tropical greenery, cinnamon trees, powdery white beaches and clear waters that house sea turtles. Your complimentary excursion invites you to board a high-speed glass-bottom boat to discover the area’s variety of marine life.

Paradise for birders, Cousin Island is a tiny granitic island that is protected under Seychelles law as a Special Reserve. Despite its small size, Cousin boasts a number of species and habitats. Five of the Seychelles’ eleven endemic land birds can be found here – the Seychelles magpie robin, Seychelles sunbird, Seychelles fody, Seychelles blue pigeon, and the warbler – along with seven species of nesting seabird that occur in numbers exceeding 300,000!

Spend a couple of nights in picturesque Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles. For active travellers, complimentary hikes showcase the immense diversity of the local flora and fauna – from the towering coco de mer trees to the rare Seychelles black parrot. Other excursions on offer (for an additional charge) include deep sea fishing, golfing or a guided visit to the World Heritage Vallee De Mai Nature Reserve.

A patch of pure paradise with next to no cars, La Digue is known for its beautiful beaches, granite boulders and - of course - wonderful wildlife. Explore the island on a complimentary Crystal guided tour, whether by bicycle or camionette. For an additional cost, adventures include an unforgettable helicopter flight over the archipelago or a guided snorkelling tour by private boat.

Native coco de mer palms, bare red earth, powder-soft sand and magical marine life await on the compact Curieuse Island, measuring less than three-square-kilometres. As part of Crystal’s “You Care. We Care” programme, you can enjoy a complimentary, volunteer-focused excursion that gives you the opportunity to be a part of the incredible wildlife conservation and reforestation programme. An alternative complimentary option is an invigorating hike with exceptional views.

Slow the pace at enchanting Aride Island, one of the most important seabird habitats on the planet. Spot some of these spectacular species (alongside the island’s stunning scenery) on a leisurely island stroll or super-scenic hike.

Return to magical Mahé and embrace more alfresco adventures from Victoria Harbour. Complomentary options include a tour of the area’s top sights – including the beautiful botanical gardens – or a culinary excursion to taste the fruits and rum of the Seychelles. Or, for an additional cost, you can choose from a dramatic helicopter tour, adrenaline-pumping zipline adventure or deep-sea fishing trip.

After a week of discovering new destinations daily, spend the next seven nights firmly rooted at the fabulous Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, set on a jungle-clad hillside next to one of the top ten beaches in the world. Arrive and settle into your charming French-colonial-style treehouse villa, perhaps taking a dip in your private infinity pool or simply sipping a welcome cocktail as you gawp at views of the turquoise ocean. Only the freshest local ingredients are used across the range of exceptional eateries, while the hilltop spa’s treatments are matched only by the sublime sea views. To learn more about the incredible conservation initiatives, the Coral Cabana is where you’ll find the resort’s resident marine biologists.