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Yacht charter in the Seychelles

Yacht charter and bareboat sailing in the Seychelles

Seychelles Yacht Charter

Outside the cyclone belt, the Seychelles are a year-round destination, with deserted white beaches, granite rocks, giant tortoises and some of the best snorkelling on earth.

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Charter base
Praslin Marina, Baie Ste Anne
Season
Year-round, outside the cyclone belt
Temperatures
24°C to 32°C
Sailing
Suits experienced sailors
Sample week
About 110 nautical miles

Yacht charter and bareboat sailing in the Seychelles

The Seychelles, being outside the cyclone belt, are an ideal year-round destination, with temperatures between 24°C and 32°C and a tropical climate.

Famous for deserted long white sandy beaches, towering granite rock formations, giant tortoises and the unique coco de mer palms, the Seychelles deserve their ‘Garden of Eden’ and ‘Paradise on Earth’ reputation. Largely pristine and uninhabited outside the main islands of Mahé and Praslin, this is a great destination for nature lovers, with fascinating wildlife, crystal clear turquoise waters and some of the best snorkelling on earth. The sailing will suit experienced sailors, with predictable trade winds most of the year.

Our charter base in the Seychelles is in Baie Ste Anne, on the beautiful island of Praslin. Praslin Marina is a short distance from the airport, with domestic flight connections to Seychelles International Airport on Mahé. Praslin can also be reached by speed ferry in 50 to 60 minutes from Victoria, on Mahé, and the speed ferry also connects Mahé with La Digue in 60 minutes.

Seychelles yacht charter at a glance

  • Charter base at Baie Ste Anne, on Praslin
  • Year-round sailing, outside the cyclone belt
  • Predictable trade winds most of the year
  • Giant tortoises, coco de mer palms and granite boulders
  • Some of the best snorkelling on earth
  • Live availability and online booking

Seychelles yacht charter: winds, tides and seasons

The Seychelles seasons are defined by two contrasting trade winds: the north-westerly from December to March, with warmer and sometimes wet weather, and the south-easterly from May to September, which brings cool, dry and sometimes windier weather. The north-westerly winds become stronger as the sun rises, to up to 10 knots, peaking in January. The south-easterly trades are drier and blow throughout the day at 10 to 15 knots, peaking in July and August and occasionally gusting up to 30 knots. In April and May, and in October and November, the winds change direction, bringing calm and windless periods: this is when the seas are clearest, and the best time for diving and snorkelling.

The tides are between just under a metre and two metres, and the currents are below a knot, except in the channels between islands, where they may increase to two knots. There are few limitations on mooring near the marine parks: yachts can arrive and anchor in the marked zones, and the marine park officials will then come to collect the landing, entry or overnight mooring fees.

  • December to MarchNorth-westerlyUp to 10 knots, warmer, sometimes wet
  • May to SeptemberSouth-easterly10 to 15 knots, cool and dry, gusts to 30 knots
  • April and May, October and NovemberCalm spellsThe clearest seas, best for snorkelling
  • TidesUp to 2mCurrents below a knot, up to 2 knots in the channels

Sailing itinerary

Seychelles yacht charter: a one-week route from Praslin

A suggested week from Praslin Marina: south to Victoria and Petite Anse on Mahé, west to Silhouette Island, then back north to Baie Chevalier and Curieuse.

Day by day

Eight days from Praslin Marina, with the distance for each day

The Seychelles route

A suggested week from Praslin Marina, about 110 nautical miles

Animated map of a suggested one-week yacht charter route from Praslin Marina to Victoria and Petite Anse on Mahé, Silhouette Island, Baie Chevalier on Praslin and Curieuse, then back to Praslin Marina, about 110 nautical miles

This is a suggested route, so plan your own with our team. Distances are approximate. Prefer a crewed cruise? See our Seychelles Dream catamaran cabin charter.

Charter base

Praslin Marina, Baie Ste Anne

Our charter base in the Seychelles is Praslin Marina, in Baie Ste Anne on the island of Praslin, a short distance from Praslin airport.

Base facilities

  • Cafe or restaurant
  • Parking
  • Supermarket close by
  • Power supply
  • Water supply
  • WC
  • Fuel station
  • Showers
  • Weather forecast
  • Laundry service
  • Workshop

Travel

Getting to Praslin

Fly to Seychelles International Airport on Mahé, then take a short domestic flight to Praslin, or the speed ferry from Victoria.

At a glance

Base
Praslin Marina, Baie Ste Anne
Address
Praslin Marina, Praslin, Seychelles
Co-ordinates
4°20′47.2″S, 55°45′56.2″E
Speed ferry
Victoria to Praslin in 50 to 60 minutes

  • Flights

    Indirect flights are available with a choice of airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles. In 2018 British Airways introduced a twice-weekly direct flight from Heathrow, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a flight time of 10 hours 10 minutes: ask us about direct flights for your dates.


  • Ferries

    Praslin can be reached by speed ferry in 50 to 60 minutes from Victoria, on Mahé, and the speed ferry also connects Mahé with La Digue in 60 minutes.

Sail and stay in the Seychelles

As a long-haul destination, the Seychelles are ideal for a two-centre sail and stay holiday, so you can relax before flying home. We can recommend:

  • Mahé

    The largest and most inhabited island, with fantastic beaches, pristine forests to explore and fascinating wildlife, including land-dwelling giant crabs. There is a range of exclusive hotels and resorts on white sand beaches, as well as boutique and smaller hotels convenient for exploring Victoria, the capital.

  • Praslin

    The second largest island of the Seychelles, yet just 32 square kilometres, with a population of just 6,500: this is a great place to chill out. Famous for the Vallée de Mai national park and its giant coco de mer palms, Praslin has a selection of fine beach hotels to choose from.

  • La Digue

    A gem of an island, which most justifies the Garden of Eden reputation of the Seychelles. La Digue is much quieter, with a much slower pace of life and a small choice of attractive hotels, for a few days away from it all.

Seychelles yacht charter: live availability

Search the yachts available at our Seychelles base by date and size, then book online. If you would rather talk it through, call our experts on 0208 324 3118, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00 and Saturday 09:30 to 17:00.

Book your Seychelles yacht charter

To book a yacht or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will then help you choose the right yacht and dates for you.

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Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.


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