A New Flagship of Hospitality: Mason’s Travel awaits new addition to fleet
The 33.5-metre Le Cerf is named after one
of the earlier vessels to form part of the fleet with Mason’s Travel, which began
its excursions in 1972 with a reef safari to the Ste Anne Marine Park. While
the new vessel bears little resemblance to its old namesake, the nature and spirit
of the excursions remain very much the same, Mason’s Travel PR, Branding and
Communication Manager Nicole St Ange said.
“Travellers to Seychelles are always
astounded by the different perspective of the islands that can only be
experienced from the sea,” St Ange said. “That same idea holds true 47 years
later, and we’re delighted that Le Cerf will allow today’s holidaymakers
that same special experience with an added level of comfort, service and
convenience.”
Constructed by Two Oceans Manufacturing in
Cape Town, South Africa, Le Cerf is currently sailing towards Seychelles
with experienced seaman Harold Maillet accompanying the delivery crew. Maillet,
who has been with Mason’s Travel for 36 years, also sailed the company’s
catamaran Catalina from France to Seychelles in 2008.
Mason’s plans to use the vessel, with a
capacity for 170 seated passengers or 240 standing, for a variety of its
excursions, but the size of the vessel also offers new possibilities for groups
and special events, especially as a dining platform at sea where guests can
enjoy a meal with restaurant-style service.
With an upper and
lower deck as well as a flybridge, the vessel can accommodate any number of
different events and excursions at sea, with plenty of galley and storage space
and flexible configurations that cater to formal dinner settings, casual
cocktail parties and day trips alike.
