Seychelles to Southampton Cruise

Michaela Strachan

One of TV’s best-loved presenters, Michaela Strachan, will be sharing her expertise with guests onboard this cruise to Africa and the Indian Ocean. From spectacles to predation, rarities to nesting, seasonal highlights to humour; Michaela will talk about British wildlife, wildlife programme making and what makes British wildlife programmes so popular. 

From penguin poo to cormorant beaks! Michaela talks about her experiences with SANCCOB, the sea bird rescue centre based in Cape Town. She will talk about saving the highly-endangered African Penguin and her experience of hand-rearing these adorable birds, as well as the 2020 Cape Cormorant crisis when thousands of chicks needed rescuing from nearby Robben Island.

Michaela will also join guests on a selection of tours in Cape Town.

Witness African Wildlife in their Natural Environment

This cruise will offer you the opportunity to see incredible African wildlife in their natural habitat, from seeking out the Big Five on safari to spotting lemurs and rare wildlife in Madagascar. From Mombasa, take the opportunity to explore the vast plains of the Maasai Mara on a two-day adventure or discover the wildlife of Amakhala Game Reserve on an unforgettable four day trip from Gqeberha. With a number of calls into Madagascar, you will be pefectly placed to see endemic Lemurs in their natural environment across the island. On board Bolette, you’ll be joined by Zoologist and former Park Ranger Neill Caithness, who will share his experiences of working in National Parks with magnificent wildlife; and Ocean Wildlife Encounters will also be on hand, delivering talks on the marine life you may be lucky enough to see, as well as leading wildlife spotting sessions out on deck.

Explore Remarkable Natural Landscapes

On this epic cruise, we’ll take guests to remote, off-the-beaten-track destinations, well known for their dramatic natural landscapes. The African savannahs will offer guests the chance to go in search of the Big Five - hearing a lion roar across the plains is unforgettable. In Namibia, Walvis Bay is also home to native wildlife, such as adders, chameleons, and lizards. Join a tour to learn how they have adapted to survive in the harsh and unforgiving desert environment, or enjoy a scenic flight over the seemingly-endless sand dunes. In Dakar, explore the famous pink waters of Lake Retba, while in São Tomé, take the opportunity to discover the variety of animals indigenous to the region. On board, you will be joined by Christopher Buckwell, the sole Diplomatic Representative of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe in the UK, who will be sharing insights into his experiences across this region of West Africa.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences

On our once-in-a-lifetime overnight experiences, you will have the opportunity to really immerse yourself in the destination or area that you are visiting, such as searching for the Big Five in South Africa, or witnessing the magnificent Victoria Falls in Botswana. You will stay off the ship and all of your travel arrangements, accommodation and meals will be organised for you to ensure that your journey is seamless.