Seychelles Yacht Charter
Discover the stunning islands of the Seychelles with a luxury yacht charter, where turquoise waters and secluded beaches offer the ultimate escape.
Explore the Wild Beauty of the Last Frontier
Types of Seychelles Yacht Charters
Seychelles Yacht Rental
The Seychelles offer an enticing haven for the most dreamy private yacht charter vacations thanks to its outstanding natural beauty, which is practically unmatched. A boat rental in the Seychelles is pure delight because of the region’s 115 breathtaking islands.
The Seychelles provide a variety of yacht charter options, including skippered, crewed, motor, sailing, diveboat, power, and sailboats, as well as an increasing number of luxury yacht charters that go around the world. For a sailing vessel, the consistent breezes make for easy sailing. The endless beaches and small coral reefs are ideal for a catamaran.
Luxury yacht charters in Seychelles
Even the most active charter guests will have plenty to do on a Seychelles yacht charter as it is ideal for enjoying outdoor life at sea. Some of the world’s top places for scuba diving and snorkeling can be found in the stunningly warm seas, which are home to an array of coral reefs and marine life. Once on arrival, you will find a cosmopolitan mix of amazing restaurants, beaches, and regional food as well as magnificent surroundings with verdant woods, tumbling waterfalls, and local cuisine.
Routes for Seychelles yacht charters
A Seychelles charter itinerary will include all three of its islands, Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, each of which has a unique personality. The islands are an excellent substitute for a winter luxury boat vacation in the Caribbean since they are much less crowded, and the close proximity of the islands makes it possible to quickly go from one paradise to another.
Seychelles luxury yacht hire
Speak to your broker or superyacht captain first for their experienced tips on how to make the most of your Seychelles yacht charter and enjoy the region’s breathtaking natural beauty. Private yacht rental in the SeychellesFor Seychelles yacht charters, a selection of motor boats, catamarans, and sailing yachts are offered. With the temperature ranging from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius all year long, choosing a ship with lots of outdoor seating and dining areas is highly recommended. The year-round snorkeling conditions are excellent, with water temperatures that occasionally reach 29 °C and visibility of more than 30 m.
Catamarans and Super Yachts are the two most popular charter options available in the Seychelles. For your sailing vacation, you can book yachts both bareboat and crewed. The best sailboat for exploring coral reefs is a catamaran, which has become a popular choice. They are ideal for island hopping in the Seychelles due to their low draft and simple access to the ocean. Here is a comprehensive discussion on renting a catamaran, and here is a comprehensive list of catamaran options in the Seychelles.
Super Yachts and Luxury Yachts are traveling to the Seychelles in greater numbers.
The Seychelles are the ideal vacation spot for anyone seeking ideal weather, incredible marine life, and the chance to get away from it all. Yachts are being hauled to the Indian Ocean more frequently than the Caribbean during the winter, avoiding the Atlantic passage and allowing access to all of the amazing destinations in the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius.
Seychelles Yacht Charter Rental
The ‘Desroches Drop’ is a site renowned for the best diving in Seychelles, the Indian Ocean. Even if you are not a diver, a snorkel on the reefs around the islands is almost as amazing: if the birds are sometimes lacking in color, the fish make up for it in a vivid living kaleidoscope. Many of the best sites lie in the national marine parks around Mahe and Praslin.
The tropical climate and colorful culture of the Seychellois people make this unique group of Islands the ultimate paradise.
Mahe and Silhouette, together with the other islands near Praslin, can be included in a ten- or fourteen-day itinerary. The island’s magnificent mountainous profile is well-named; it towers above the water off the coast of Mahé’s well-known Beauvallon Bay. “Silhouette the Wild” seems to have been made especially for outdoor enthusiasts and walkers. On this island, there are no automobiles or roads. Instead, one of the most stunning equatorial forests of the Indian Ocean is home to rivers and waterfalls. Naturalists will be ecstatic to learn about the unusual and rare trees and plants thriving in Silhouette. Plantations for coffee, tobacco, cinnamon, and avocados provide a living for over 300 people.
Mahe the main island of Seychelles is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and impressive in the world. Each of its 70 beaches has a different character; the rock formations behind them are a dramatic contrast and a beautiful backdrop for the architectural elegance of the hotels. The highest point is Morne Seychellois 900 meters above sea level, a great place for hiking. The airport is south of Victoria and built on reclaimed land, offering stunning views of the verdant island and its coastline. Victoria is the capital with a population of some 20,000 spread around a large bay at the foot of Morne Seychellois and the Trois Freres. This tiny city is the island’s economic and administrative hub as well as their only port. While no one street is best for souvenir shopping there is a cluster of shops and boutiques around the clock tower. St Anne Marine National Park now protects over 150 types of fish, there is a fee to enter the marine parks again this money goes towards to protecting and conserving the wildlife. There are over 20 dive and snorkel sites in the marine parks around Mahe. These dive sites, primarily of granite rock in origin are heavily encrusted by rich marine growth and populated by the many colorful fish and invertebrate species of the Indian Ocean. The island’s oceanic isolation has accounted for many indigenous species unique to Seychelles waters, such as the Seychelles anemone fish. Although the soft corals are much smaller and more of a dwarf variety of those found in the Red Sea or Malaysia, they are very brightly colored and are home to some amazing forms of marine life.
The National Parks are active in nature conservation, to ensure they can protect and conserve these areas there is a fee per person to visit these areas from $10-$20 per person. Excursions are not part of your all-inclusive vacation, and these fees need to be paid by each person when visiting the marine parks.
Seychelles, a group of over one hundred islands in the Indian Ocean, is a haven of unspoiled nature just waiting to be discovered. In addition to Creole, both English and French are spoken here.
The temperature in Seychelles does not vary much, the average is 26-29°C throughout the year, accompanied by a very pleasant breeze. Since the islands are outside of the hurricane zone, severe storms are extremely seldom. As a result, anyone can travel to Seychelles at any time. The sun will likely be shining only a few kilometers away, but the weather might be radically different from one part of an island to the other, even if tropical showers occur more regularly in January and February. Tropical and humid weather is typical of the Seychelles. Regular south to east winds create a dryer atmosphere and a little colder temperature from May to October. The southern summer, with north-west winds and a more humid temperature, lasts from December to March. However, it never gets too cold or hot; the weather is always comfortable. All water sports are ideal in the sea, which has an average temperature of 27 to 29 degrees. When visiting the Seychelles, you must definitely try the mouthwatering Creole cuisine, which is based on seafood and a wide range of exotic vegetables, fresh fruit, and spices.
When visiting Seychelles, you must definitely try the mouthwatering Creole cuisine, which is based on seafood and a wide range of exotic vegetables, fresh fruit, and spices. Due to the island’s remote location, only local produce is accessible, therefore there is always enough food if you consume it.
The Seychelles Rupee is used as legal tender. Credit cards from Visa and MasterCard are frequently used. On the larger islands, there are cash distributors where you can withdraw cash as well. The fact that the majority of consumer products must be imported explains why shopping in Seychelles can be rather pricey. While exotic fruits, flowers, and local crafts are widely available and very reasonably priced.
Foreign Currency is needed to spend in Seychelles please travel with Euros, US Dollars, or GB Pounds.
Languages: Creole, English, and French.
Time difference: Seychelles is four hours ahead of Universal Time. The time difference between France and Western Europe is therefore only + 2 hours in summer and + 3 hours in winter.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. The plugs are of the English type, square with three points. While on the yacht the electricity is 110 Volts and the plugs are the American two-pin.
Upon arrival at Mahe, allow up to 1 ¼ hour to clear customs, and collect luggage. To fly on to Praslin, you will need to go to the domestic departure lounge. Leave the international lounge and walk out of the airport, turn right, pass the check-in desks and bar, following signs for domestic flights [200 yards away]. Pick your tickets up from the ticket office and check bags through. Then enter the waiting lounge, the planes are small and only take 10-20 people.
The Shuttle flights to Praslin depart every 30 minutes and cost approximately $75 return flight. The planes only carry 10-20 people at a time so you need to book this flight early, to ensure a smooth connection. We can help with booking flights and suggesting routes.
There is a fee to enter the National Marine Parks, they charge from $12 – $25 per person, to go ashore and visit the islands in the Parks. This money helps the local government to protect and restore their beautiful islands. The National Parks are active in nature conservation, the fees ensure they can protect and conserve these areas. Excursions are not part of your all-inclusive vacation, and these fees need to be paid by each person when visiting the marine parks. Foreign Currency must be used to enter the national parks, either US dollars, GB Pounds, or Euros. You are encouraged to bring foreign currency into the Seychelles Islands, please do not change all your money into Rupees- be advised by the Base Manager upon arrival where and when you will need Rupees.
There is a $40 fee for departure tax per person, due in dollars, imposed upon visitors to Seychelles by the local government.
TYPICAL 7 DAYS ITINERARY WITH NORTHWEST WINDS
November to April
Day 1 : Praslin
Don’t leave Praslin without visiting Vallée de mai, a valley with uncommon tree species and, in particular, the renowned coco de mer, a distinctive palm tree, that is protected by UNESCO. The Vallée de Mai is a beautiful place to stroll. Huge cocos de mer palm leaves obscure the path, which meanders through them. The 40-meter-tall trunks softly wave in the breeze and make an odd rustling sound when they rub against one another. As the trail ascends through dark, wet clefts and emerges onto the ridge where there are breathtaking vistas over a lush sea of green, the vegetation appears to stretch on forever wherever you turn.
Day 2 : Praslin to La Digue – 6 miles
Anchorage in the southernmost bays of the island, Petite or Grande Anse. Due to a shortage of accommodations, this lovely island is seldom overwhelmed with visitors; instead, you can rent a bike to explore it. La Digue may arguably the most picturesque island in the Seychelles thanks to its white pathways that wind beneath tall palm trees, homes with palm leaf roofs, little copra factories, excellent white sand beaches, and enormous polished rocks. There are only bicycles and ox-drawn carts; no cars. Horseback riding is another option.
Day 3 : La Digue to Curieuse – 7 miles
Avoid Marianne and Félicité at all costs. Lunchtime anchorage off Grande Soeur’s west shore. Snorkeling at the Cocos Islands was unforgettable. Cocos Island is a stunning sight with a wonderful harmony of shapes and colors. It is made of enormous boulders with unusual regular stripes cut out by the water. The white sand of the beaches and the brilliant green palms of the coconut trees contrast with the ochre color of the cliffs and the deep turquoise color of the water. Underwater, the scene is just as beautiful with massive arborescent corals, thousands of colorful fish swimming in front of slender breaks, and dim caverns. If you need water, return to Baie Sainte Anne or head to Curieuse and anchor in Baie Laraie on the east shore.
Day 4 : Curieuse to Saint Pierre to Curieuse – 6 miles
The about 100 huge turtles that reside in Curieuse, a section of the Marine National Park, are indisputable. Sail to St. Pierre islet to see a classic and spectacular Seychelles scene that has been shot many times and recorded countless times in travel publications: a group of towering palm trees swaying softly in the wind atop a mass of rounded rocks! Excellent snorkeling spot with beautiful underwater scenery. Keep spending the evening in Baie Laraie.
Day 5 : Curieuse to Aride to Curieuse – 12 miles
Aride Island is a protected area that is overseen by the Royal Society for Nature Conservation. To reach the rocky barrier in the north, from which the entire island can be seen, one must travel along narrow routes through the thick forest. Aride is a haven for a large variety of seabirds, unusual vegetation, and rare land birds because it is free of cats and rats, which have decimated so many tropical islands throughout the world. The uncommon roseate tern and the red-tailed tropicbird are two of the ten species of seabirds that breed. There, more than 200,000 couples of lesser noddys nest, making it the largest colony in the world. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays it is open. Returning to Baie Laraie for the evening.
Day 6 : Curieuse-Cousin to Bay Ste Anne – 15 miles
A natural preserve and bird sanctuary with uncommon species and some enormous turtles is called Cousin Island. The island, which has a diameter of less than 800 meters, is accessible from Tuesday through Friday. A narrow route leads to the turtle enclosure, from where it continues through thick foliage to the summit. Fantastic view, and a good place to watch the graceful tropicbird flights. There could be up to 100,000 pairs of black noodies nesting in the trees during the southeasterly wind season. Spend the night in Baie Sainte Anne.
Day 07
Check-in at the base at 09.00 am.
TYPICAL 7 DAYS ITINERARY WITH SOUTH EAST WINDS
May to October
Day 1 : Bay Ste Anne
Visit the Vallée de mai, a valley that is UNESCO-protected. The Vallée de Mai is a beautiful place to stroll. Huge cocos de mer palm leaves obscure the path, which meanders through them. The 40-meter-tall trunks softly move in the breeze while rubbing against one another and emitting an odd rustling sound.
As the trail ascends through dim, damp clefts and emerges onto the ridge with breathtaking views over a lush sea of green, the vegetation appears to stretch on forever. anchoring at night in Bay Ste Anne.
Day 2 : Ste Anne Bay to Curieuse- 8 miles
Sail to St. Pierre islet, a cluster of towering palm trees swaying softly in the wind atop a mass of rounded rocks—a classic and magnificent Seychelles scene that has been captured on numerous occasions and printed innumerable times in travel publications!
Excellent snorkeling location with stunning underwater landscape. Arrive at Anse san José after sailing to Curieuse. Curieuse is a section of the Marine National Park. You can’t miss the hundred or more enormous turtles that live on the other half of the island, which is reached after a 45-minute stroll through mangrove and “coco fesse” trees.
Day 3 : Curieuse to Cousin island to Anse Lazio – 9 miles
A natural preserve and bird sanctuary with uncommon species and some enormous turtles is called Cousin Island. The island, which has a diameter of less than 800 meters, is accessible on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. A narrow route leads to the turtle enclosure, from where it continues through thick foliage to the summit. Fantastic view, and a good place to watch the graceful tropicbird flights. There could be up to 100,000 pairs of black boodies nesting in the trees during the southeasterly wind season.
The most comfortable mooring on Praslin, and possibly the most picturesque beach in the Seychelles, is Anse Lazio, where you will spend the night.
Day 4: Anse Lazio – La Digue.
Due to a shortage of accommodations, this lovely island is seldom overwhelmed with visitors; instead, you can rent a bike to explore it. La Digue may arguably the most picturesque island in the Seychelles thanks to its white pathways that wind beneath tall palm trees, homes with palm leaf roofs, little copra factories, excellent white sand beaches, and enormous polished rocks. There are only bicycles and ox-drawn carts; no cars. Horseback riding is another option. Outside the harbor, moor.
Day 5 : Marianne and Félicité islands, Cocos islands – 13 miles
Avoid Marianne and Félicité at all costs. buoys for mooring west of the Cocos Islands. Cocos Island is a stunning sight with a wonderful harmony of shapes and colors. It is made of enormous boulders with unusual regular stripes cut out by the water.
The white sand of the beaches and the brilliant green palms of the coconut trees contrast with the ochre-colored cliffs and the deep turquoise water. Underwater, the scene is just as beautiful with massive arborescent corals, thousands of colorful fish swimming in front of slender breaks, and dim caverns. Wonderful snorkeling. Return to La Digue for the evening.
Day 6 : La Digue to Grande Sœur island to Bay Ste Anne ( Praslin ) – 11 miles
West of Grande Soeur, anchor. Visit the island, which consists of two rocky, steep hillocks connected by a narrow isthmus. On the sandy plateau is a little coconut plantation with few shacks hidden within. The coconut grove’s vegetation and the barren, stony area contrast well.
On the west coast, there is fantastic snorkeling where you can spot sea turtles. East coast beaches are nice. open Monday through Friday. Spend the night in Baie Sainte Anne.
Day 07
Back to the base at 12 noon.
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