| Full Day Cruise of Mahe Island's Southern Coast Cruise from Victoria along the east coast to the beautiful south and experience the route of the pirates 3 centuries ago. When we reach Anse Royale, the site of the Royal Spice Garden, the catamarran will ply along the reef to give you the best that the South coast has to offer, with views that have remained practically unchanged for centuries. Sail along the beach of Anse Forbans, frequented by pirates to careen their ship and to stock up on food and water. It is also believed that certain treasures are buried here. The majestic boulder of Cap Mason is believed to have been the place where witch doctors used to perform their macabre rituals. The unspoilt coves of Anse Marie Louise, Capucin, Petit Boileau and Pointe Police are now considered to be the last nesting beaches of the hawksbill turtles, a species threatened with extinction. A snorkeling stop is also scheduled to view the underwater world in all its splendour. A barbeque lunch is served on board in the beautiful bay of Takamaka or Anse Soleil, depending on the condition of the sea. Our return cruise starts just after lunch, this time further from the coast for us to cast our lines for a bit of game fishing. Conditions & Inclusions: All excursions are subject to weather, and each requires a minimum set of pax in order to proceed. In the event of cancellation, Mason's Travel undertakes to re-schedule the tour, offer an alternative excursion of similar value or effect a full refund. All applicable Entrance and/or Landing Fees, as well as return hotel transfers, English/French-speaking Guide and Creole Lunch with soft drinks/water are included for full-day tours below [except La Digue Boat/Bike, which only includes transfers & entrance fees]. Return seat-in-coach transfers are also included in the new Cruises on board our new catamaran "Catalina" from Mahe Island. |