Had always wanted to visit the Seychelles but thought would be cost prohibitive with over the top accommodation prices but cruising with Variety Cruises / Peregrine made it both more than affordable with the extra bonus of seeing multiple islands. So glad we did it this way and with Variety on a Small Ship cruise. Day to day exploring was fantastic with varied options and allowances to do own exploring. Food was first rate with some nights buffet and others three course a la carte. Wildlife is a big part of the experience and having been to the Galapagos was great to see and compare the endemic tortoise. Birdlife, especially on Cousin Island is the real highlight. Beaches - cannot even begin to describe, I have sailed in the Caribbean and the Med...the beaches here take it to another level of beauty. Anse Lazio was our favourite. Variety run a great programme and cant recommend them enough.