Indian Ocean · yacht charter
Seychelles.
Inner-island cruising from Victoria across Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with longer passages to the outer islands.
Overview
What to expect.
The Seychelles divides into two cruising grounds: the inner islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue), operating from Eden Island Marina year-round, and the outer islands (Aldabra, Cosmoledo, the Amirantes), requiring longer passages, more advance planning, and a yacht with the range for it.
The window runs April through October, outside the trade-wind season. The inner islands are accessible across the year; the outer islands favour the same window. A typical brief is seven to ten nights inner-only, or ten to fourteen nights inner-and-outer. Permits and provisioning for the outer islands are coordinated through the advisor.
Fleet
Yachts currently open in Seychelles.
Available on request
The current selection for Seychelles is shared privately on request. Speak to a yacht advisor for a curated shortlist.
Season
When to cruise.
- Best months
- April to October
- Prevailing winds
- Monsoon-driven
- Typical base ports
- Eden Island Marina
April through October. Outside the trade-wind season. The inner islands are accessible year-round; the outer islands favour the same window. Longer briefs combine inner and outer atolls.
Ports
Marinas and anchorages.
Eden Island Marina
The principal yacht harbour in Mahé. Customs and embarkation are coordinated on site.
Praslin / La Digue
The inner-island anchorages. The standard seven-night routing.
Frequently asked
Practical questions.
- When is the cruising season in the Seychelles?
- April through October, outside the trade-wind season. The inner islands are accessible year-round; the outer islands favour the same window.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Eden Island Marina in Mahé. The marina is purpose-built for charter yachts; customs and embarkation are coordinated on site.
- Can charters extend to the outer islands?
- Yes. Aldabra, Cosmoledo and the Amirantes are within reach for longer itineraries. The outer islands require more advance planning; the advisor handles permits and provisioning.
- How long is a typical Seychelles charter?
- Seven to ten nights for the inner islands; ten to fourteen nights for an inner-and-outer itinerary.
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Marinas & ports
- Eden Island Marina
Calls returned within the working day. First response within the hour on WhatsApp.
Nearby
Other destinations in the Indian Ocean.
Field notes
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