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Sailing holidays in the Seychelles are ideal for those looking to get away from it all and discover unspoilt tropical islands. Seychelles yacht charters are a fantastic choice for more experienced sailors looking for a change from the Caribbean.
Huge granite rocks polished by the waves, giant palm trees, turquoise inlets fringed by lush green takamakas shading white sandy beaches. This is the paradise of the Seychelles in the middle of the Indian Ocean "1,000 miles from anywhere". Beaches in the Seychelles are continuously appearing in lists of the top beaches in the world, and on a yacht charter in the Seychelles you can experience this beauty first-hand.
The 43 Inner Islands which are mostly granitic, cluster mainly around the larger islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. These protected inner islands offer reliable winds and plenty of beautiful anchorages, with superb diving and snorkelling on coral reefs. In the fascinating nature reserves ashore you can walk with giant tortoises and witness the enormous coco de mer fruit hanging from the palms.
At different times in its history, people of African, European and Asian origin have come to the Seychelles, contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture. The easy going lifestyle of the local population makes this a idyllic holiday destination.
Please note: The Seychelles Ministry has announced the introduction of a Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy. You will be required to pay approx. £7 per passenger, per night, payable locally on arrival at the base.
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Embark at Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin. Don't leave the island without a visit to Vallee de Mai, home of the unique Coco de Mer palm.
Anchor at Petite or Grande Anse and rent a bike to visit this beautiful island with its white tracks winding under tall palm trees, fine white sand beaches and large polished rocks.
Sail around Marianne and Félicité. Anchorage on the west coast of Grande Soeur for lunch. Unforgettable snorkelling at Cocos Islands. Go to Curieuse and anchor for the night in Baie Laraie on the east coast. Curieuse, part of the Marine National Park is the home of hundred or so giant turtles, you cannot miss them.
Sail to St Pierre islet, a mass of rounded rocks crowned with a clump of tall palms swaying gently in the wind, typical and superb scenery of the Seychelles. Excellent spot for snorkelling with magnificent underwater scenery. Go back to Baie Laraie for the night.
Aride Island is a conservation area and a haven for a wide variety of seabirds, unique vegetation and rare land birds. The ten species of breeding seabird include the rare roseate tern and the red tailed tropicbird. The world's largest colony of lesser noddy, more than 200,000 couples nest there. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Back to Baie Laraie for the night.
Cousin Island is a nature reserve and bird sanctuary with rare species and some giant turtles. Less than 800 meters in diameter, the island can be visited from Tuesday to Friday. Go to Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin for the night.
Explore the coast of Praslin. Stunning beaches make this a great place to relax and the smaller surrounding islands are very close. Return to Baie Sainte Anne.
Embark at Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin. Short sail to Curieuse in the afternoon. Anchor for the night in Baie Laraie on the east coast. Curieuse, part of the Marine National Park is the home of hundred or so giant turtles, you cannot miss them.
This marine park covers 6 islands off the coast of Mahe and is one of the most important nesting sites from Hawksbill turtles. Great Snorkelling. Anchor at Anse Cimetiere.
Visit the picturesque market place at Victoria, the capital on Mahe in the morning. Good opportunity for fresh provisioning. Sail to quiet Port Launay for the night.
The south east coast of La Digue provides excellent moorings in deep coves, behind a coral reef near the shore. Petite Anse or Grande Anse are perfect for anchorage, lovely white sand beaches separated from each other by rocky spurs, backed by steep rocks.
Spend the day exploring La Digue. Relax on the picture-postcard beaches or visit Union Estate, where they grow vanilla.
Anchor south of Cocos Islands for some unforgettable snorkelling. The a short sail back to Baie Sainte Anne for a visit to the Vallée de Mai, home to the Coco de Mer palm.
The Seychelles offer ideal sailing conditions throughout the year but there are 2 distinct seasons. From November to April north-westerly trade winds blow around 10 knots with calm seas but it generally feels more hot and humid. The wet season is December to February. From May to October the dry southeast tradewinds give cooler temperatures and a constant 20 knot winds.
We have rated this destination a 'Level 2-3' (levels info)
Emirates have flights to Mahe via Dubai. If chartering from Praslin you can get an onward flight from Mahe with Air Seychelles (15 minute flight) or take the ferry which leaves Mahe 2 or 3 times each day and takes one hour to Praslin.
Transfers take approximately 15 minutes from Mahe airport to base and 20 minutes from Praslin airport to base.
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The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa.
The Seychelles Environmental Levy is a fee charged by the Seychelles government to all tourists on a per person/per day basis. The fee contributes to environmental conservation and rehabilitation initiatives. Its aim is to promote sustainable tourism and preserve the beauty and ecosystems of the islands.
Yacht charters in the Seychelles often start from Praslin. From here there are a number of islands within a short sail such as La Digue, Felicite and Marianne.
The Seychelles are a tropical paradise where you can take it easy and soak up the beauty of your surroundings. There are however many things you can do whilst on your sailing holiday in the Seychelles to make the most of your time and experience the best of these magical islands. A few of our suggestions of top things to do in the Seychelles are:
The Seychelles are warm all year round. The temperatures are generally between 25-28 degrees Celsius. The wet season is between December and February. It is generally hot and humid from November to March. It is drier from May to September and if the south westerly winds are blowing they also reduce the humidity.
The best time to visit the Seychelles is from April to May and October to November.
For yacht charters in the Seychelles you will need to provide a sailing resume detailing your experience of sailing and also a Day Skipper or ICC certificate.
From November to March the winds are predominantly north westerly and between Force 3 and Force 4. From April to October the winds are from the south west due to the trade winds and between Force 3 and Force 5. The Seychelles are tidal with an average range of 1m.
The cost of your yacht charter depends on several factors:
The type and size of the yacht you book will dictate the price. In the Seychelles you will find mostly catamarans available for charter. A 1 week charter on a 4 cabin catamaran starts around £3500 in low season whereas 1 week on 6 cabin catamaran with a skipper in high season could be upwards of £10,000. These are the 2 extremes of the scale for a 1 week charter and we offer plenty of choices in between.
1 week is a popular choice amongst our sailors and makes the perfect getaway however, a longer charter will give you more time to explore all the Seychelles islands have to offer.
Lower-priced yacht charters are available in the off-season of June, July, August and September. Prices are highest in the peak season of January, February, March and April.
Don't have any sailing experience? No problem! We offer skippered charters in the Seychelles so you can enjoy the yachting lifestyle without the stress.
A suggested itinerary in the Seychelles is as follows; Praslin - Baie St Annes - La Digue - Cocos Island - Anse Volbert - Curieuse - Praslin. For more inspiration, please see our suggested sailing routes below.
The ideal length of a sailing holiday in the Seychelles is 7 - 14 days. Once you have invested in the time to travel to the Seychelles it may be worth taking that little bit longer to explore all that the islands have to offer. If you take a 14 day charter it will give you more time to enjoy the beautiful beaches and experience the marine life through swimming, snorkelling and diving.
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