Port Victoria

Mahe, the largest island of the Seychelles, was named for Mahe de Labourdonnais, a governor of Mauritius. Mahe was first visited by the British in 1609 and not visited by Europeans again until Lazare Picault's expedition of 1742. Mahe remained a French possession until 1814 when it became a British colony. It remained a colony until 1976 when Seychelles became an independent nation. Port Victoria, the capital city of the Republic of Seychelles, is located on Mahe.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

The Northern Highlights
Tour Code: MAH-008
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Price: Free

Experience Mahe's exceptional beauty during this scenic drive through the central and northern parts of Seychelles' largest island.

Depart the pier for the drive through Central and Northern Mahe. Seychelles' largest island is renowned for the greatest contrast in scenery found anywhere in the archipelago. You will take in spectacular views and photo opportunities as you pass by towering granite peaks, and through luxuriant vegetation, enchanting villages and magnificent beaches.

Next, a visit will be made to the Botanical Gardens. Here, you will see giant Aldabran land tortoises, fruit bats and 200 species of indigenous flora, including elephant apple trees, octopus trees and double palms, or coco de mer. A stop will then be made at a hotel in Victoria for those wishing to take a quick dip in the Indian Ocean.

While in Victoria, your guide will escort you from the stadium parking lot for a brief walking tour of the town center. Along the way, you will see local landmarks that include the clock tower, a replica of the one outside of London's Victoria Station, the old Courthouse, National Museum, colorful markets, and other Colonial buildings.

Please note: The tour of the Botanical Gardens involves approximately 30 minutes of walking over uneven ground and exposed roots, and a few steps. The tour of downtown Victoria and its markets involves approximately 45 minutes of walking. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. On Sundays and public holidays the market and shops are closed in downtown Victoria.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.