Us, Oct. 17 -- This season's schedule now features a total of 47 vessel calls, up from about 35 calls in 2024-2025, signalling renewed confidence in Seychelles as a cruise destination. Among the arrivals this year are eight maiden calls, including two new cruise liners making their first-ever visit to Seychelles.

A press conference to officially mark the launch of the 2025-2026 cruise season was held on Wednesday, 16th October, at the Seychelles Ports Authority, bringing together the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis, and the Seychelles Ports Authority CEO, Mr. Sony Francois Payet, who addressed the media and key stakeholders. The event highlighted Seychelles' ongoing commitment to positioning itself among ports that o...