The cruise ship season has now begun in the Seychelles

Costa neoRiviera and MSC Sinfonia were the first to dock in Port Victoria over the weekend, bringing 1,900 and 1,400 guests respectively, most of them from Europe.
The Seychelles season runs from October to around April, and an increase in cruise passenger arrivals to the islands is expected for the 2017/2018 season.

A total of 36 cruise ships are expected this season, including those of Costa Cruises, a popular cruise operator worldwide that graces the shores of the archipelago. This is an increase from last year, when around 30 cruise ship calls were recorded.

This alone speaks volumes for awards won at the 2017 World Travel Awards, where Seychelles claimed the title of Leading Cruise Destination for the Indian Ocean, while Port Victoria was voted the Leading Cruise Port in the Indian Ocean.

Sherin Francis, executive director of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), has reiterated the fact that Seychelles is an ideal destination for cruising as it is an archipelago surrounded by secluded powder-white beaches and a clear turquoise sea.

The Seychelles is becoming increasingly popular among cruisers. The various cruise ship tours this season will give the Seychelles islands the opportunity to showcase themselves to potential visitors and hope that their short experience will whet the appetite for future visits. It is therefore of the utmost importance that their short stays are as real and enriching as possible, " said Ms Francis.