Maya’s Dugong
Maya’s Dugong is a versatile expedition liveaboard offering diving, research, and adventure cruises, featuring spacious accommodations, expert crew, and unforgettable marine explorations in remote destinations.
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Dive Overview
Seychelles offers some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean. The Outer Islands consist of 74 coral atolls and reef islands. The three inner islands of Mah, Praslin and La Digue are where most of the tourism and scuba diving industry is located. Wreck dives are available in some areas, while wall dives, drop-off dives and drift diving opportunities might only be found on the islands to the south.
[See: Seychelles Dive Travel Guide]
AccommodationOverview
Maya's Dugong offers guests a total of seven en-suite cabins that can be separated into two categories: the Commander Cabins and the Explorer Cabins. There are three Commander Cabins located on the Upper and Mid-Decks, while the four Explorer Cabins are located on the Lower-Deck. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and come complete with reading lights and storage. A maximum of 22 guests can be accommodated comfortably onboard.
Commander Cabin
Food & Drinks
Meals on Maya's Dugong are full board with chefs preparing mouth-watering meals that are an enticing blend of authentic Indian Ocean cuisine and traditional European flavors. Beverages such as water, coffee, and tea are served with all meals, with other beverages available onboard for an extra charge. Afternoon coffee and tea are also included, as well as cake.
Cabin details
Commander Lower Deck
Explorer Lower Deck
Boat features
Boat facilities
Maya’s Dugong dates
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8 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
(Bird Watching Expedition to Aldabra) ( Mahe - Mahe)
15 days14 nights
14/14 spots left
from $15,269
Detailed information about the itinerary
Aldabra Expedition
Aldabra has inspired ancient explorers, some of the world's most famous scientists and the modern travellers of today. The name itself is a mystery, believed to be a word of Arabic origin but with any number of theories about its actual meaning, which could be 'green' or 'door-knocker' or possibly the navigational star Aldebaran.
Indeed, it seems there has always been a mythical aura attached to the name of the most far-flung and isolated of all the islands of the Seychelles archipelago. The giant tortoises on the island form by far the world's largest population and the marine life is prolific. The last surviving flightless bird of the Indian Ocean, the Aldabra Rail, is found only here as are many other unique land birds and it is a vital breeding ground for turtles and seabirds.
Charles Darwin himself, whose work in the Galapagos is largely responsible for the archipelago's esteemed status as naturalist's paradise, recognized Aldabra's unique natural properties, as well as being the only other place in the world aside from the Galapagos where giant tortoises could be found naturally. He also recommended to British authorities that they ensure the atoll would be protected from exploitation or development.
Despite its status as one of the world's most strictly protected natural wonders, travel to Aldabra is still and will likely always be - incredibly difficult due to its extreme isolation. With expedition vessel MV Mayas Dugong, operated by Silhouette Cruises, one of the most recognized names in live-aboard cruising in the Seychelles, a handful of visitors will be able to experience the atoll of Aldabra and its fascinating sights and treasures as part of an in-depth eco-tourism and diving expedition
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Practical information
- Time Zone: UTC+5
- Local Currency: MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
- Language Spoken: English
- Payment Onboard: Cash (EUR/USD)
Boat Specifications
- Built: 1996 (RenovatedL 2005 & 2007)
- Length: 43m
- Dimensions: 43m x 8.5m x4m
- Hull Construction: Welded steel hull - Aluminium superstructure.
- Displacement: 375 tons
- Primary Propulsion: Diesel B&W 600hp
- Secondary Propulsion: Aquamaster 200hp
- Generators: 1x Iveco ifo 65 KVA, 1x Perkins 65 KVA, 1x Mercedes 145 KVA, 380v x 3 / 220v / 110v
- Cruising speed: 8NM
- Maximum speed: 10NM
- Diesel capacity: 70,000L
- Fresh water capacity: 20,000L
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