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Chartering the Seychelles

The Seychelles is sailing at its most elemental — weathered granite boulders, powder-white sand and warm, protected water between the Inner Islands. Short hops link Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with giant tortoises ashore and reefs a fin-kick from the anchor.

Best timeApril – May & October – November
RegionIndian Ocean
Ideal forCharter under sail

The cruising ground

The marquee anchorages and harbours of the Seychelles. Select a point on the map to read about it.

01

Mahé

The main island — Victoria’s markets, dramatic granite peaks and the base for most charters.

02

Praslin

Anse Lazio, one of the world’s great beaches, and the primeval Vallée de Mai palm forest.

03

La Digue

Anse Source d’Argent, ox-carts and pink granite — the most photographed island in the group.

04

Curieuse

A marine national park, home to free-roaming giant tortoises and mangrove boardwalks.

05

Silhouette

Wild, mountainous and barely developed — dense forest running down to quiet anchorages.

Sample itineraries for the Seychelles

Knowing when the trade winds ease and which anchorages stay glassy is the difference here. Tell us your dates and we’ll send a sample Seychelles itinerary built around them.

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Charter the Seychelles

The yachts that cruise the Inner Islands are a curated few. Tell us your dates and we’ll match you with crewed yachts available for the Seychelles, and send a considered selection.

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