15 Sep 2015
Think the beautiful Indian Ocean destinations of the Seychelles and Maldives are for couples and honeymooners only? Think again! Orbital Travel, the river and coastal cruise specialists, offer island hopping cruises which are ideal for solo travellers.
The island hopping cruises are on board small comfortable ships (either 21 or 33 cabins) with ensuite facilities with all meals included and freshly prepared by the boat crew. The idea is to relax on board as the ship travels between remote and idyllic islands whilst offering plenty of opportunities for snorkelling and swimming amid spectacular reef flora and fauna. The ships spend plenty of time away from the tourist hubs visiting uninhabited islands and pristine beaches.
With the small number of passengers on board these ships, it's a naturally social and secure environment and the crew especially gets to know everyone within about 24 hours. The crews are particularly focused on knowing solo travellers and looking out for them whether it's ensuring that they are happy with their dinner arrangements or making sure that they have returned safely on board after an excursion.
Orbital Travel offers a 7 or 14 night island hopping cruise around the Maldives on board the 4* MV Yasawa Princess. The itinerary includes visits to uninhabited islands for picnics, exploration and uninterrupted relaxation. The crystal clear water and shallow lagoons make it an ideal snorkelling location. Prices for cabins with single occupancy start at £1950 per person, inclusive of flights from London to Male, domestic flight transfers and 7 nights all inclusive in a lower main deck cabin.
On offer in the Seychelles is 7 night cruise to explore the natural beauty of the exotic Seychelles islands from the comfort of the MY Pegasus. The cruise stops at the three main islands in the Seychelles, Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, as well as some of the smaller uninhabited islands including Curieuse, Cousin and Felicité. Sail amongst these magnificent tropical islands and be amazed by soft sandy beaches, warm turquoise waters, rainforests and giant tortoises. Prices for a 7 night cruise on single occupancy lead in at £2699 per person including flights to Mahé, transfers, port taxes, all meals and 3 guided excursions.
John McCallum, Managing Director, commented: “These cruises are ideal for solo travellers as they offer a great social environment and peace of mind. Life on board the cruise is very chilled and unhurried and you get to know your fellow passengers and the crew really quickly. You can also visit some of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean which are usually associated with honeymooners or couples.”
Visit www.orbitaltravel.co.uk or call 01763 274174 to discover our prices and book your cruise.
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For more information please contact Agnès Brémont at Orbital Travel on 01763 273894 or visit
http://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/cruises/maldives/7-night-maldives-island-hopping-cruise/
About Orbital Travel:
Orbital Travel is an independent Tour Operator and has been operating since 2003. They are river and coastal cruise specialists offering 5* river cruises on the Nile, 4* cruises on some of the most scenic rivers in Europe, cruises along the Dalmatian coast in Croatia and island hopping cruises in the Indian Ocean.
