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<p>Returning for 2025, <strong>Abercrombie &amp; Kent</strong>'s <em><strong>Cruising the Seychelles &amp; Coastal Tanzania</strong></em> expedition ventures into a seldom-seen realm of coral reefs, exotic shores, diverse wildlife, vibrant cultures and rich history. This warm-water expedition also affords several opportunities to snorkel, dive, explore or simply dig your toes in the sands of a far-flung beach.<br><br>Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, all-inclusive journey to the stunning destinations of the <strong>Seychelles</strong> and <strong>Coastal Tanzania. </strong>This extraordinary adventure promises a perfect blend of relaxation, diving, exploration, and indulgence, making it an experience you will never forget.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://www.abercrombiekent.com/tours/luxury-expedition-cruises/2025/cruising-seychelles-coastal-tanzania?utm_source=enews&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=04-19-24-AC-SeychellesTanzania-LEC-Africa-Single-Itinerary-anews&amp;did=8410&amp;pc=EMAIL&amp;akcmp=EMAIL#itinerary" href="https://www.abercrombiekent.com/tours/luxury-expedition-cruises/2025/cruising-seychelles-coastal-tanzania?utm_source=enews&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=04-19-24-AC-SeychellesTanzania-LEC-Africa-Single-Itinerary-anews&amp;did=8410&amp;pc=EMAIL&amp;akcmp=EMAIL#itinerary" title="Cruising the Seychelles &amp; Coastal Tanzania March 2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Click Here to View the Itinerary</strong></a></p><h3>Cruising the Seychelles &amp; Coastal Tanzania<br></h3><p><em>Scheduled to depart Mar 7–20, 2025 however Itinerary may be adjusted at the sole discretion of the Captain due to weather and sea conditions, medical emergencies and unforeseen circumstances beyond A&amp;K’s control.</em></p><p>Limited to 148 guests | 14 days from $16,995 USD per person<br>Single supplement from $8,495 USD</p><p><strong>Itinerary at a Glance</strong><br>MAR 7<br>ARRIVE ZANZIBAR ISLANDS, TANZANIA<br>MAR 8<br>ZANZIBAR ISLAND | JEWEL OF THE OCEAN<br>MAR 9<br>PEMBA ISLAND | IDYLLIC CLOVE ISLAND<br>MAR 10<br>KILWA KISIWANI | ANCIENT SWAHILI RUINS<br>MAR 11<br>AT SEA | CRUISING TO THE SEYCHELLES<br>MAR 12<br>ASSUMPTION ISLAND, SEYCHELLES | ISLAND PARADISE<br>MAR 13<br>ALDABRA ATOLL | HIDDEN LAGOONS &amp; REEFS<br>MAR 14<br>ASTOVE ISLAND | IMMACULATE ECOSYSTEM<br>MAR 15<br>COSMOLEDO ATOLL | REALM OF THE GIANT TREVALLY<br>MAR 16<br>FARQUHAR ATOLL | THE ALPHONSE ISLANDS<br>MAR 17<br>RÉMIRE ISLAND | GIANT TORTOISE HAVEN<br>MAR 18<br>ARIDE &amp; CURIEUSE ISLANDS | PROTECTED WONDERS<br>MAR 19<br>PRASLIN &amp; LA DIGUE ISLANDS | THE INNER ISLANDS<br>MAR 20<br>DEPART MAHÉ, SEYCHELLES</p><p><em>See highlights from Cruising Seychelles &amp; Coastal Tanzania in video below</em></p><figure id="figure-oooqhqdajrlvfpx4py" class=""><iframe id="oooqhqdajrlvfpx4py" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WPA54HOQPS8" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPA54HOQPS8" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WPA54HOQPS8" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><p><strong>Abercrombie &amp; Kent Advantages</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>• Cruise from coastal Tanzania to the Seychelles over 12 nights aboard exclusively chartered Le Bougainville, enjoying a capacity limited to just 148 guests<br>&nbsp;<br>• Spend one night at a luxury hotel in Zanzibar<br>&nbsp;<br>• Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout your voyage that feature both the Inner and Outer islands of the Seychelles, highlighting a rich diversity of cultural history, flora and fauna<br>&nbsp;<br>• Explore in the company of A&amp;K’s renowned Expedition Team, enjoying an all-encompassing enrichment program and lecture series<br>&nbsp;<br>• Set the stage for your adventure with a day of discovery in Zanzibar and a choice of curated excursions<br>&nbsp;<br>• Embark on a series of Zodiac excursions and landings in some of the world’s most remote islands for forest hikes, birding, swimming and beach exploration<br>&nbsp;<br>• Spend two days at Aldabra Atoll, the world’s second-largest raised coral atoll and home to approximately two-thirds of the world’s Giant Tortoise population<br>&nbsp;<br>• Enjoy opportunities to snorkel or dive in the extraordinary marine ecosystems of the Seychelles, experiencing jaw-dropping coral reefs, sea cliffs, lagoons and marine parks</p><h3>See The Moments That Set This Expedition a World Apart</h3><p><strong>Sample the Spices of Zanzibar</strong></p><p>In Stone Town, explore the local market to sample the spices that put Zanzibar on the map.</p><figure id="figure-boe8v9k06lvfqeiwz" class=""><img id="boe8v9k06lvfqeiwz" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35qUwHyCml1SF80LJOwhJ1UWE08R6Bni2YHCorO3TFvJH0bfL2WpoZxM4h1jelNu.png" alt=" 	In Stone Town, explore the local market to sample the spices that put Zanzibar on the map." title=" 	In Stone Town, explore the local market to sample the spices that put Zanzibar on the map." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Sample the Spices of Zanzibar" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35qUwHyCml1SF80LJOwhJ1UWE08R6Bni2YHCorO3TFvJH0bfL2WpoZxM4h1jelNu.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Sample the Spices of Zanzibar</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Track Aldabra Atoll’s Giant Tortoises</strong></p><p>Hike Aldabra Atoll and its large lagoon inhabited by Aldabra giant tortoises, tropicbirds and Aldabra rails.</p><figure id="figure-gmgtwevbnglvfqgv6x"><img id="gmgtwevbnglvfqgv6x" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36aya2k3mWpp5j3tU4I1yChMegW8TppjmC94nLF1Z4NcaCYQsgqmGHbjxuKQFbm6.png" alt="Hike Aldabra Atoll and its large lagoon inhabited by Aldabra giant tortoises, tropicbirds and Aldabra rails." title="Hike Aldabra Atoll and its large lagoon inhabited by Aldabra giant tortoises, tropicbirds and Aldabra rails." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Track Aldabra Atoll’s Giant Tortoises" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36aya2k3mWpp5j3tU4I1yChMegW8TppjmC94nLF1Z4NcaCYQsgqmGHbjxuKQFbm6.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Track Aldabra Atoll’s Giant Tortoises</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Birdwatch on Aride Island</strong></p><p>Spot tropicbirds and endemic warblers amid this island’s forests and beaches.</p><figure id="figure-kt8nlgx5ellvfqn57l"><iframe id="kt8nlgx5ellvfqn57l" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uGV1Yuyl1uM" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGV1Yuyl1uM" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uGV1Yuyl1uM" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><p><strong>Snorkel the Astove Wall</strong></p><p>Feel the spine-tingling power of this natural wonder as you snorkel along its astounding 3,280-foot drop.</p><p><strong>Dive the Reefs of Assumption Island</strong></p><p>Embark on a Zodiac excursion to dive, snorkel or simply relax amid this pristine three-mile arc of white sand paradise.</p><figure id="figure-cclo1wbghelvfqkmcs"><iframe id="cclo1wbghelvfqkmcs" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MyzZ3IL-n0" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MyzZ3IL-n0" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MyzZ3IL-n0" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><p><strong>Explore the Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani</strong></p><p>Explore Malindi Mosque, Gereza Fort and Makutani Palace, structures that bear testament to the port’s former glory.</p><figure id="figure-wf9eczgg6lvfqi37c"><img id="wf9eczgg6lvfqi37c" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35kvqI0Eh4AVoNuoAWesb9J4uwlsoHoUaGBmPs4W8FnMbJQqlDskeJshd1xJQQKe.png" alt="	Explore Malindi Mosque, Gereza Fort and Makutani Palace, structures that bear testament to the port’s former glory." title="	Explore Malindi Mosque, Gereza Fort and Makutani Palace, structures that bear testament to the port’s former glory." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Explore the Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35kvqI0Eh4AVoNuoAWesb9J4uwlsoHoUaGBmPs4W8FnMbJQqlDskeJshd1xJQQKe.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Explore the Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani</figcaption></figure><p><a data-mce-href="https://e.abercrombiekent.com/pub/cc?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlYQGf4TosgzcNn6AzeMHEHWffu4RoLzbzfhCOfYzbgruDjLpzf6FTzcrzdeJkMDivzfOVXtpKX%3DUDWCTWWY&amp;_ei_=EW2tf9zs59idfPO1Sc_9BblH8aEfEKCm3FL6bYgeeecLgPPk86p7tQ08M0IoZ0ToNSjLl54aQU1kVnBy4tAJmjuZHqg.&amp;_di_=78u63348mpqus8bkk401f2n424vfboa7o4bd4r45gvapo0quih70" href="https://e.abercrombiekent.com/pub/cc?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlYQGf4TosgzcNn6AzeMHEHWffu4RoLzbzfhCOfYzbgruDjLpzf6FTzcrzdeJkMDivzfOVXtpKX%3DUDWCTWWY&amp;_ei_=EW2tf9zs59idfPO1Sc_9BblH8aEfEKCm3FL6bYgeeecLgPPk86p7tQ08M0IoZ0ToNSjLl54aQU1kVnBy4tAJmjuZHqg.&amp;_di_=78u63348mpqus8bkk401f2n424vfboa7o4bd4r45gvapo0quih70" title="View trip log" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>View Entire Trip Log Here</strong></a></p><p>Are you inspired yet ?</p><p><a data-mce-href="http://www.luckyluxurytravel.com/contact" href="http://www.luckyluxurytravel.com/contact" title="Contact Us to plan your Bucket-List Vacation" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary"><strong>Contact us today </strong></a>to plan and book your bucket-list itinerary with&nbsp;<strong>Ambercrombie &amp; 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<h3>The Top 9 Highly Anticipated Business Class Cabins of 2024</h3><p>From leading carriers like American Airlines to renowned names such as Emirates, we've curated a selection of the most exciting premium offerings set to debut this year.</p><p>With projections indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels in global business travel spending, airlines worldwide have been actively engaged in crafting new business class seats and enhancing their aircraft interiors.</p><p>A notable trend is the shift away from first class towards business class, reflecting evolving consumer preferences. Major players like American Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways are among those prioritizing the enhancement of business class experiences.</p><p>Here's a glimpse at some of the most eagerly awaited new business class cabins, seats, and suites slated for launch in 2024:</p><h3>American Airlines</h3><p>The largest U.S. carrier is set to introduce its highly anticipated <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Flagship Suite</strong></span> seats in 2024. These suites will debut in two variants: one on newly acquired Boeing 787-9s and <strong>Airbus A321XLR</strong>s, and the other on retrofitted <strong>Boeing 777-300ER</strong>s. These suites not only will provide more space than current cabins, but will have an enhanced look with wood-effect sliding doors for added privacy, and dark grey seats surrounded by calming grey walls with deep red touches.</p><figure id="figure-ux51abm65slvfeffom"><iframe id="ux51abm65slvfeffom" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qfjdEdPwefY" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfjdEdPwefY" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qfjdEdPwefY" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Hawaiian Airlines</h3><p>Beginning in April 2024, passengers on specific routes will experience cabin design elements reflecting the vibrant natural world of Hawaiʻi. These include bold textures, island-influenced lighting reminiscent of sunrise and sunset, and flowing patterns inspired by the ocean and wind with the launch of its <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Leihōkū Suites.</strong></span>&nbsp;These Polynesian-inspired cabins immerse guests in natural materials and celestial elements; and will feature 34 suites in a 1-2-1 configuration, offering lie-flat seats, sliding privacy doors, and 18-inch IFE screens.</p><figure id="figure-zgr7xzuv28lvfeqhjy"><img id="zgr7xzuv28lvfeqhjy" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bwTfzarQujlcfju5AlAHTZYinGnzoh4QiboLfw052zdd8LVzm4b6yJn0FH6CPaA.jpg" alt="Leihōkū has 34 suites with fully lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal outlets, wireless charging and direct aisle access." title="Leihōkū has 34 suites with fully lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal outlets, wireless charging and direct aisle access." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Leihōkū has 34 suites with fully lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal outlets, wireless charging and direct aisle access. Photo Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bwTfzarQujlcfju5AlAHTZYinGnzoh4QiboLfw052zdd8LVzm4b6yJn0FH6CPaA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Leihōkū has 34 suites with fully lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal outlets, wireless charging and direct aisle access. Photo Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines</figcaption></figure><h3>Japan Airlines</h3><p>With the replacement of aging Boeing 777-300ERs with <strong>Airbus A350-1000</strong>s, Japan Airlines is rolling out new cabins across classes. The business class cabin will feature 54 suites in a 1-2-1 layout, boasting rich burgundy lie-flat seats, sliding doors, and innovative amenities such as built-in wardrobes and advanced sound systems.</p><p>Among the notable features of these innovative seats are an integrated wardrobe for hanging coats and suits, alongside state-of-the-art, headphone-free sound systems embedded in each headrest.</p><p>Travelers need not delay experiencing JAL’s latest business class cabins, which are already operational. They premiered on a Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New York (JFK) flight in late 2023.</p><figure id="figure-cp7tl9l5g9lvfex6nl"><iframe id="cp7tl9l5g9lvfex6nl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L0kg9G-DsoU" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0kg9G-DsoU" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L0kg9G-DsoU" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Cathay Pacific</h3><p>Cathay Pacific is unveiling its <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Aria Suites</strong></span> on <strong>Boeing 777-300ER</strong>s, characterized by a warm golden-brown color scheme, elegant design elements, wood-like surfaces, generous storage spacem and modern features like wireless charging capabilities and large 4K IFE screens.</p><figure id="figure-g3l1o786qilvff2cip"><iframe id="g3l1o786qilvff2cip" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WFe1UJzKFQU" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFe1UJzKFQU" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WFe1UJzKFQU" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Lufthansa</h3><p>Delayed from its initial launch in 2023, Lufthansa's <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Allegris </strong></span>cabins are now set to debut on <strong>Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners</strong>. These cabins promise diverse seating options, including individual center aisle suites, double seats (ideal for honeymooners), and bassinet seats (ideal for families with young children), all featuring Lufthansa's signature navy blue and brown color scheme and innovative in-seat heating and cooling controls.</p><figure id="figure-opgcaw17zglvffd4ex"><iframe id="opgcaw17zglvffd4ex" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/31m86dUl0uE" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31m86dUl0uE" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/31m86dUl0uE" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Air New Zealand</h3><p>Air New Zealand's Business Premier class cabins on its <strong>Boeing 787-9</strong> aircraft, scheduled for launch in September 2024, will feature 42 seats in a 1-2-1 layout, along with eight extra-spacious Business Premier Luxe suites. These cabins will offer a neutral grey color scheme with pink and purple accents, sliding privacy panels, and a large 24-inch 4K IFE screen.</p><figure id="figure-gf50ohpvoflvffg1fm"><iframe id="gf50ohpvoflvffg1fm" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWmwQv6TbIs" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWmwQv6TbIs" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWmwQv6TbIs" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Emirates</h3><p>Emirates - who already has a reputation for unmatched service and comfort, is enhancing its business class offerings on <strong>Boeing 777-300ER</strong>s with a new cabin configuration providing direct aisle access for all passengers, a feature currently unavailable on its 777 fleet.</p><figure id="figure-stoetjl6kjlvffjkso"><iframe id="stoetjl6kjlvffjkso" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dSVj6oUYRQ" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dSVj6oUYRQ" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dSVj6oUYRQ" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Etihad</h3><p>Etihad Airways is introducing new business class suites on its <strong>Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners</strong>, featuring sliding privacy doors, higher walls than its A380 business class suites, enhanced storage options, large 4K IFE screens, and Bluetooth pairing capabilities.</p><figure id="figure-cmzz00fc6flvffwz6j"><iframe id="cmzz00fc6flvffwz6j" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TcpSG1Y-IOQ" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcpSG1Y-IOQ" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TcpSG1Y-IOQ" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Air France</h3><p>While not strictly business class, Air France is debuting its new <strong>La Première first class</strong> offering in 2024, featuring fully private suites equipped with seats, sofas, and beds. These suites, dubbed the "longest cabin" on the market,&nbsp;are expected to set a new standard for luxury in air travel.</p><figure id="figure-4o5ekgjxkulvfg293z" class=""><iframe id="4o5ekgjxkulvfg293z" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3yXVVOQ42R0" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yXVVOQ42R0" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3yXVVOQ42R0" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><p>For trip business class flights and trip planning, please <em><strong><a data-mce-href="http://www.luckyluxurytravel.com/contact" href="http://www.luckyluxurytravel.com/contact" title="Contact Us to plan your trip!" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here to Contact Us</a> </strong></em>and let's begin planning that bucket-list vacation!</p>

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