Praslin Dream Premium 2026: Cabin Charter

About the tour

An eight-day, seven-night journey through the inner Seychelles. Each day unfolds like a new chart - wind shifts, islands rise from the haze, and the sea keeps changing its color. It begins in the clear shallows of St. Anne Marine Park and the sculpted rocks of Cocos Island. Around La Digue, bicycles trace palm-lined paths and the air smells of sun-dried coprah. Cousin is alive with birds and slow-moving tortoises; Curieuse glows with red earth and quiet mangroves. Near Saint Pierre, the reef flashes with color before the yacht drifts toward Praslin - evenings calm, sky pale, sea warm against the hull. A voyage that starts as a route on the map and ends as a story you’ll carry long after the sails are down.

ℹ️ Cabin Charter
This is a shared sailing cruise. Guests book individual cabins on a crewed yacht (captain, cook, deckhand). All meals are served on board. It’s a comfortable option for travelers who prefer a small group experience without chartering a private boat.

Route:

Day 1 - Monday: Mahe - St. Anne Marine Park

Check-in 1:00 PM.
Boarding in Mahe in the late morning. The crew welcomes guests on board and handles all formalities at the Eden Island marina. After check-in, the yacht sets course for St. Anne Marine Park, located just a few miles off the coast. Anchorage for the night inside the park, in calm protected waters surrounded by small granitic islands. Swimming and snorkeling are possible within the designated zones of the marine reserve.
✳️ For guests arriving early in Mahe or departing late on their last day, there is an option to spend up to four hours at the pool area of the Eden Bleu Hotel, located next to the Dream Yacht office. The Eden office opens at 7:30 a.m. on check-in days for administrative matters and Seychelles tax payment. Pool access vouchers are available exclusively for Dream Yacht Worldwide guests: SCR 650 per adult and SCR 325 per child. Breakfast buffet can be added for an extra fee. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited availability.


Day 2 - Tuesday: St. Anne Marine Park - Cocos Island - La Digue

Morning exploration of the small islands within St. Anne Marine Park, known for calm waters and coral reefs ideal for snorkeling. After lunch, the yacht heads northeast toward Cocos Island. The island is formed by rounded granite rocks with natural striations shaped by the waves. Above water it shows a vivid contrast of grey stone and green vegetation; below, schools of colorful reef fish move between hard corals.
Late afternoon anchorage near La Digue, facing the small harbor lined with palm trees and local fishing boats. The bay is calm and sheltered, offering a quiet evening on board.

Day 3 - Wednesday: La Digue

Day spent on La Digue, an island often described as one of the most photographed in the Seychelles. Most visitors explore it by bicycle along shaded tracks under tall coconut palms. Along the way are small coprah factories, wooden houses with palm-leaf roofs, and stretches of white sand framed by smooth granite boulders.
Anchorage overnight in La Digue harbor, where the water stays calm and the view opens to the silhouette of Praslin in the distance.

Day 4 - Thursday: La Digue - Cousin - Baie St. Anne (Praslin)

Morning sail to Cousin Island, a protected nature reserve and bird sanctuary established in 1968. Access to the island is limited and supervised by local wardens. Visitors are usually transferred by small boats and guided along marked paths to observe native birds and giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Lunch on board while heading toward Praslin. In the afternoon, visit Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dense forest of Coco de Mer palms. The trail winds under immense leaves and tall trunks rising up to forty meters high.
Anchorage overnight at Baie St. Anne on Praslin.

Day 5 - Friday: Baie St. Anne - Grande Soeur - Curieuse or Anse Petite Cour (Praslin)

Morning sail from Praslin to Grande Soeur, a private island surrounded by clear shallows and two long beaches divided by a ridge of granite. Access is managed to protect the reef, and landing is usually possible on the western beach. The day unfolds with swimming and snorkeling in calm water or walking the island trails shaded by coconut palms. A beach barbecue can be arranged where permitted.
In the evening, anchorage near Curieuse Island or in the quiet bay of Anse Petite Cour on Praslin, both offering shelter for the night.

Day 6 - Saturday: Curieuse - Saint Pierre - Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio

Morning visit to Curieuse, part of the Marine National Park and home to more than a hundred giant tortoises that move freely across the island. Short trails lead through mangroves and open forest to the beach.
After lunch, the yacht continues to Saint Pierre Islet, a cluster of granite rocks topped with palms. The site is well known for its clear water and coral reef that attracts schools of reef fish-an excellent spot for snorkeling.
Evening anchorage at Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio, both bays on Praslin offering calm water and good shelter for the night.

Day 7 - Sunday: Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio - Mahe (Praslin)

Morning at anchor near Anse Volbert or Anse Lazio, with time for a last swim over the reef or a quiet walk along the beach. Around midday, the yacht sets course back to Mahe, crossing the calm waters between the inner islands.
Arrival in the afternoon and final night on board at the marina.

Day 8 - Monday: Mahe

Disembarkation in Mahe early in the morning.
Check-out between 5:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

ℹ️ Itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions, especially during the southeast monsoon season (approximately from 1 May to 31 October).


Included:

• Accommodation in double or triple air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom (A/C available from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)
• Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner
• One local cocktail each evening per guest (rum, prosecco, etc., depending on destination, not personalized)
• Drinks during meals: table wine (½ L per guest per day), fruit juices, soft drinks
• Possibility to purchase tokens (€4 each) for additional alcoholic drinks (list available on board)
• Crew of two: captain, cook/steward
• Two sets of bed linen, towels, and beach towels per guest per cruise (three sets for 10-night cruises)
• Yacht consumables: diesel, fuel, and water
• Yacht and passenger insurance (including P&I liability coverage for all 54′ catamarans and larger)
• Water sports equipment: snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, and one tandem kayak (may be replaced by a single kayak if needed)

Not included:

• Airfares
• Transfers airport–base–airport (optional)
• Destination fee (mandatory, payable in advance)
• Personal travel insurance
• Wi-Fi (25 GB / day): 60 € per cruise
• Alcoholic beverages other than those listed in the “Included” section
• Late passport information fee: €150 per cabin, payable at the base if passenger details are not received within one week (except last-minute bookings). This fee ensures the cruise can start on time without delays caused by missing documents.
• Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy

ℹ️ Each passenger must hold a valid passport.

ℹ️ Meeting Point
Dream Yacht Charter Office, Suite 211, Eden Plaza (1st Floor), Eden Island, Mahé.
Embarkation at 13:00. Late boarding possible by dinghy until 16:30.


ℹ️ Note: The cruise operates on one of several yacht models. Photos are for reference only and may not show the exact boat used for your trip.