Isles of Spice & Sapphire Seas: Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives & Seychelles
Phuket to Victoria (Mahé)
Starting from
$15,574pp
Destination
Asia
Embark/Debark
27 Feb – 14 Mar 2029
Duration
15 nights
Itinerary
Classic Thai highlight with Old Town culture, Big Buddha viewpoints, beach clubs, island-hopping to Phi Phi/Phang Nga Bay, and top-tier dining/spa options
Remote Indonesian gem for crystal-clear diving/snorkeling, volcanic scenery, rainforest hikes, and laid-back beach cafés at the gateway to the Andaman Sea.
Long-range positioning day ideal for onboard enrichment, spa, and relaxed cruising pace.
Best used as a safari gateway: Yala NP leopard drives, Bundala birdlife, rural Sri Lanka scenes, and coastal landscapes.
Vibrant city call for temples, markets, and colonial-era neighborhoods, with optional day trips inland (tea country / cultural triangle options).
Atmospheric Kerala port with Fort Kochi heritage lanes, Chinese fishing nets, backwaters cruise, Kathakali performance, and spice/tea influences.
Extended time enables deeper Kerala touring, evening cultural shows, and relaxed waterfront dining before departure.
Reset day between India and Maldives, perfect for wellness programming and lectures on Indian Ocean trade routes.
Maldives gateway for luxury resort day passes, lagoon snorkeling, sandbank picnics, and speedboat/seaplane overwater experiences.
Overnight supports full resort programs, sunset cruises, and flexible logistics for guests splitting between lagoon and city touring.
Onboard enrichment
Seychelles “wow” stop: Vallée de Mai coco de mer forest, Anse Lazio beach time, snorkeling, and optional La Digue pairing.
iconic barefoot island day with bicycles, granite boulders at Anse Source d’Argent, beach swims, and relaxed Creole charm into the evening.
Grand finale in Seychelles with markets, botanical gardens, rum/spice experiences, and beach time at Beau Vallon plus easy air connections.
Always Included
Government Taxes and Fees per guest are included in Cruise Fares. Trip delay and medical evacuation coverage included at no additional cost.
Exclusively on Polar Expeditions
Cultural immersion
Private charter jet service with private group transfers*
Enrichment lectures and destination briefings
Shore landings led by expert field guides
Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac
Polar plunge
Atlas Ocean Voyages parka and vest
Use of knee boots
1-night pre-cruise hotel stay*
1-night post-cruise hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions
*Available on Antarctica and select Arctic expeditions
Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions
Cultural immersion includes culinary experience ashore, such as local market visits, specialty tastings and more
Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7AFT Grill
Culinary presentations and wine tastings
Cooking demonstrations and cuisine tastings
Events hosted by a Tastes & Traditions Expert on select expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages backpack
Exclusively on Cultural Expeditions
Cultural immersion
Enrichment programs and workshops on select expeditions
Authentic, local experiences and on board events on select expeditions