The Seychelles
One of the world's most beautiful charter grounds — crystal-clear water, granite islands and short distances between them. Equally suited to catamarans and sailing yachts.
A cruising overview
The inner Seychelles — Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse, Cousin, Aride and Silhouette — sit close together within a 30-mile circle. Days at sea rarely exceed three hours, leaving most of the time for anchoring, snorkelling and exploring ashore.
Each island has its own character: granite boulders on La Digue, white sand on Curieuse, primeval forest on Praslin (home of the Coco de Mer palm). Wildlife is exceptional — giant tortoises, nesting turtles, and some of the clearest water of any tropical destination.
November – May
Stable conditions year-round, with the best weather typically April/May and October/November between the trade-wind seasons.
7–10 days
Minimum: 7 days
Recommended: 7 days inner islands
- Eden Island Marina, Mahé — primary charter base, full luxury facilities
- Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin — secondary base, near La Digue
The right yacht for these waters
Sailing Yachts 45–56ft
Comfortable trade-wind sailing — Beneteau, Jeanneau, Dufour bareboat or skippered from Eden Island. From €4,000/week.
Catamarans 42–52ft
The most popular Seychelles format — Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6, Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42, bareboat or with skipper. From €7,000/week.
Motor Yachts 45–75ft
Captain and chef onboard — Lagoon Sixty 5, Sunreef 60, Fountaine Pajot Aura 51. From €18,000/week.
Luxury Crewed Yachts 80–150ft
Sanlorenzo, Benetti and Sunreef — a small but growing fleet based at Eden Island with full crew. From €90,000/week.
What you'll remember
Anse Lazio & Anse Georgette, Praslin
Two of the most beautiful beaches in the world — best reached by tender.
La Digue's Anse Source d'Argent
The iconic granite-boulder beach. Take bicycles ashore.
Curieuse Island
Anchor off and walk among free-roaming giant tortoises.
Cousin & Aride
Protected bird reserves — short tender visits during the day.
Vallée de Mai, Praslin
Primeval palm forest, home of the Coco de Mer.
Beau Vallon, Mahé
Casuarina-fringed beach, ideal first-night anchor.
Good questions, good answers
- When is the best season?
- April–May and October–November are ideal — calm seas between the two trade-wind cycles. November–March is the warmer 'NW monsoon' season; May–September has stronger SE trades but excellent visibility.
- Bareboat or crewed?
- Crewed catamarans are the most popular — a captain and chef onboard transform the experience and handle island formalities. Bareboat is possible for experienced charterers.
- How do I get there?
- Direct flights to Mahé (SEZ) from Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Frankfurt and Paris. Eden Island Marina is a 15-minute transfer from the airport.
- Are there crocodiles or sharks?
- No saltwater crocodiles. Reef sharks are present but harmless; whale sharks visit in season. The Seychelles is widely regarded as one of the safest tropical destinations in the world.
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