As well as being the world's largest raised atoll, Aldabra is also one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Seychelles. After many years of being declared off limits by the FCO due to Somali pirates, Aldabra has recently been declared safe to sail to again. Yet apart from occasional brief visits by cruise liners, Aldabra can only be visited aboard the M/V Maya's Dugong.    

Islands visited include Desroches, Alphonse, Cosmoledo, Assumption, Astove, Bijoutier and St Joseph. There will be amazing coral reefs to snorkel and dive on, and wild islands with white sand beaches to explore. All shore excursions and diving and snorkelling trips are included.

The M/V Maya's Dugong is a small expedition ship with seven cabins sleeping up to 14 guests. She undertakes an annual two-week cruise ex-Mahe (the Seychelles' main island), visiting many idyllic islands and atolls en route and spending three full days at Aldabra itself.