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Activities
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Diving:
Due to time restrictions, all guests wishing to dive must be qualified divers before
they embark on MV Illusions. Non-divers are welcome to participate in
snorkeling and other activities. Dive cylinders, weights and weightbelts are
provided. BCD’s and regulators can be rented on board.
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Guests should be comfortable in a 3mm wetsuit. 14 x 10 liter aluminium
cylinders on board with DIN or A-clamp fitting. Dive entries are either from the
dive tender or directly from the stern platforms of the motor vessel.
Inner Island dives: Very impressive underwater granite boulders are
covered with soft corals forming the perfect protective home for the reef fish
with gullies and caves. The divesites reached by MV Illusions are not often
visited by shore-based divers. The reef abound with large humphead
parrotfish, napoleon wrasse, potato bass and green- and hawksbill
turtles. The cracks reveal large moray eels or eagle rays camouflaged
under a protruding rock. Small sharks or large turtles are often seen
in underwater gullies. The divesite at Marianne is a congregation of
different reef sharks. During the August and November the islands are
visited by large groups of whalesharks. There are many protecting
turtle nesting sites on various beaches.
11-13 dives included in the package.
Amirantes/ Desroches dives: Explore the area's lush reefs and abundant
marine life. These areas are difficult to reach and are not visited by many divers because
of its remoteness. The Amirantes are coraline islands where the best diving is on the
edge of the wall where many caves have been cut into the limestone. Large red
gorgonian fans are home to longnose hawkfish. Whitetip reef shark and nurse sharks
are seen on most dives with the occasional sighting of hammerhead sharks. Because
of greater depths nearby these dives have a high number of pelagics.These
islands are often visited by Giant Mantas.
20-25 dives included in the package.
Aldabra dives: Aldabra atoll covers 150 square km and is formed by a chain
of mushroom shaped coral banks with steep walls. More than a dozen islands
surround the inner lagoon. Twice daily the lagoon empties through only 4 openings and
fills again to about 3m. The rush of tidal waters brings barracuda, trevally, shark and a
mulitude of Aldabra's rich marine life into the lagoon. Sharks are common in the shallow
waters of the lagoon. Baracuda and trevally. Dugongs have occasionally been
seen as recently as October 2001.
Aldabra has 50% of Seychelles' green turtle population.
Unlimited diving - offers start from April 2003.
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Snorkeling: Snorkeling is very popular on the Inner Isle
cruises. There are many good shallow snorkel sites where parrotfish,
trumpetfish, powderblue surgeons and turtle can be seen. Inquisitive
batfish follow snorkelers around. Fins,
masks and snorkels ara available for snorkeling, free of charge.
Kayaking: Explore
the coastline or small outcrops close to the secluded anchorages of MV
Illusions.Two
2-seater kayaks are available for your pleasure at no charge.
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Fishing: MV Illusions has fishing gear on board for fun-fishing and trolling
while underway. Replacement of lost lures and tackle will be charged for. On
specialised fishing trips, guests will have their personal fishing gear.
Island activities: The philosophy of MV Illusions is to bring the best of
the islands to our guests. We have included land-based activities where these
are offered and have regular trips to the islands for sightseeing, birdwatching and
enjoying the beauty of nature and the beaches.
Inner Island
These include visits to the Vallée de Mai, Cousin island, Aride,
Curieuse, La Digue and Grande Soeur.
Amirantes
These include island visits to
Desroches, Poivre, Desnoefs and St, Joseph.
Aldabra
These include visits to
Astove, Cosmoledo and guided visits to the birding colony and lagoon of
Aldabra.
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