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The Seychelles, the Garden of Eden

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8 days

01.12.2025 - 31.07.2026

SEYCHELLES

Seychelles

Mahé

St. Anne Marine Park

Cocos Island

La Digue

Cousin island

Baie Sainte Anne (Praslin)

Grande Soeur

Curieuse

Anse Petit Cour (Praslin)

Saint Pierre island

Anse Volbert

Anse Lazio

Anse Major

Silhouette Island

Beau Vallon

Eden Island Marina

from €1,850

for place in cabin

Additional mandatory fees:

Flights, provisions and beverages on board, refundable security deposit (personal liability), villa rental (optional, on request), car rental on Mahé, visits to national parks, restaurant visits: 

€300

About the tour

SEYCHELLES: YACHTING ADVENTURE ON A CATAMARAN

"Paradise in winter" | January – March 2026
📍 Mahé – Praslin – Curieuse – La Digue – Cocos – Mahé

📅 Tour dates:

January:
3–10 January | 10–17 January | 24–31 January
February:
7–14 February | 14–21 February | 21–28 February
March:
28 February – 7 March | 7–14 March

📌 What is this tour?

This is a yacht trip around the Seychelles on a comfortable catamaran with air conditioning, a watermaker, and a real chef onboard. Expect a signature route through the most scenic islands, visits to secluded beaches, snorkeling, fresh seafood, gentle ocean passages, and a cozy onboard atmosphere.

🌴 On the itinerary:
Mahé and Marine Park: meet-up, check-in, a welcome cocktail, and the first party
Praslin: palm forests, black parrots, Coco de Mer, and white-sand beaches
Curieuse: giant tortoises, snorkeling, an island trail, and dinner on the beach
La Digue (2 days): photogenic beaches Anse Cocos and Anse Caiman, cycling, cocktail parties
Cocos: swim with sharks, snorkel in crystal-clear water
Anse Lazio: a perfect beach + lobster dinner
Back to Mahé: an evening at a restaurant, farewell dinner, and night onboard
Disembarkation: morning market, gifts, and goodbyes

💎 Included in the price:
Accommodation in a double cabin with A/C, shower, and toilet
Professional captain
Chef onboard
Bed linen and towels
Snorkeling gear (masks, snorkels, fins)
SUP boards and fishing gear
Dinghy for shore landings
Fuel and moorings at La Digue marina
Signature program and hosting

❌ Additionally payable:
✈️ Flights to Mahé Island
🧾 Provisions and onboard expenses — about €300 per person
🏝 Tourist tax — €50
🏖 Moorings and national park entry fees
🚐 Airport transfers (on request)
🏡 Apartment or villa rental (optional)
🛡 Medical insurance
💰 Security deposit — €300 (refunded at the end of the tour)
👨‍✈️ Crew and comfort

Captains with 20+ years of experience — safety, smooth passages, confidence on the water
Chef prepares Creole, French, African, and Caribbean dishes
Air conditioning + watermaker — high autonomy and comfort
Cleanliness — daily cleaning and careful attention to hygiene
Modern navigation and safety systems (AIS, shore communications)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for:
Family vacations (no seasickness, safe)
Couples and friends
Lovers of islands, nature, and great food
Those who want to escape the crowds and find their own beach

📌 The program may change slightly depending on weather, wind, and the captain’s decisions.

Tour itinerary

The largest island of the Seychelles archipelago, home to the capital Victoria and the country’s main port and airport. Mountain ridges run along its spine, covered with rainforest that drops steeply toward a narrow coastal plain and bays with fine white sand. The western coast faces the open Indian Ocean with scenic beaches, while the eastern side holds marinas, small islands and protected lagoons inside the reef belt.
A protected marine area northeast of Mahé that encompasses several small granitic islands - St Anne, Moyenne, Long, Round and Cerf -surrounded by shallow turquoise water and coral gardens. Established in 1973 as the first national marine park of the Seychelles, it serves as a conservation zone for fish, turtles and seagrass beds. The area is used for controlled snorkeling, day anchorage and limited shore visits, while overnight mooring requires special permits.
A marine protected area north of La Digue that includes the granite islands of Cocos, Félicité and the Sisters. Established to preserve reef ecosystems, it offers some of the clearest snorkeling water in the Seychelles with coral slopes, sea turtles and colorful fish in shallow lagoons. The park is accessible only by boat during the day, with anchoring and diving regulated under the Seychelles National Parks Authority.
A small granite island east of Praslin, known for its slow rhythm, bicycle roads and some of the most photographed beaches in the world, including Anse Source d’Argent. The coastline alternates between sculpted boulder coves and shallow lagoons with coral sand, while the interior holds coconut groves and small villages. The island is connected by short ferry routes to Praslin and Mahé and remains a symbol of traditional island life in the Seychelles.
A small granitic island west of Praslin designated as a nature reserve managed by Nature Seychelles. It serves as a critical breeding site for seabirds, including noddies, terns and tropicbirds, and as a protected habitat for giant tortoises and rare endemic land birds such as the Seychelles magpie-robin. Surrounded by shallow coral reefs, the island is open only for guided visits during limited hours to minimize environmental impact.
A coastal district and natural bay on the eastern side of Praslin, serving as the island’s main harbor and ferry terminal. The bay forms a calm anchorage protected from ocean swell, surrounded by low hills, village houses, and coconut trees. It functions as a logistic hub for transport to Mahé, La Digue, and the surrounding marine parks, while retaining a relaxed island atmosphere with small local shops and guesthouses along the road.
A privately owned granite island north of La Digue, part of the Sisters Islands group together with Petite Soeur. It features two wide beaches on opposite coasts divided by a forested ridge, and surrounding reefs that provide clear snorkeling and diving water. The island is protected under the Cocos Marine National Park and access is limited to day visits arranged through licensed operators.
A granitic island north of Praslin, part of the Curieuse Marine National Park, known for its free-roaming giant tortoises and the remains of a former leper colony. The coastline combines red granite formations with mangrove forests and shallow turquoise bays, while inland trails link the visitor area at Baie Laraie to the Doctor’s House museum and turtle nursery. The island is uninhabited and accessible only by day boats under park regulations.
A small sheltered bay on the northeast coast of Praslin near the Curieuse Marine Park. The beach is bordered by granite boulders and calm turquoise water protected by a reef, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling in almost any season. A few resort piers and mooring spots lie just offshore, and the view opens toward Curieuse Island across the channel.
A tiny granite islet off the northwest coast of Praslin, surrounded by turquoise water and coral reef shallows. Recognized for its leaning palms and sculpted rocks, it’s one of the signature postcard views of the Seychelles and a classic snorkeling stop on routes from Praslin to Curieuse. The island is uninhabited, and boat visits are limited to short swim sessions in calm weather.
The main beach and resort area on the northeast coast of Praslin, stretching along a wide curve of white sand and calm shallow water. The lagoon is protected by an outer reef, making it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and family outings year-round, suitable for day anchorage in settled weather. The shore hosts small hotels, beach cafés, and dive centers. The seabed is sandy with gradual depth, and the shoreline forms an open, sunlit view backed by low granite hills and coconut trees.
A wide, west-facing bay on the northern tip of Praslin, framed by granite boulders and palm trees. The water is clear and deep close to shore, with firm sandy bottom and mild swell through most of the year. The open shape gives good holding for day anchorage in settled weather. In 2016, CNN listed Anse Lazio among the ten most beautiful beaches in the world.
A small secluded bay on the northwest coast of Mahé, reachable by sea or a hiking trail from Bel Ombre. The beach lies between steep granite slopes and clear water that turns deep just a few meters from shore. Anchoring is possible in calm conditions, and the setting feels remote despite being only a short run from the main island’s marinas.
A mountainous granitic island northwest of Mahé, forming part of a marine national park and known for its steep forested slopes rising straight from the sea. The island is surrounded by coral shelves and deep channels, with anchorage possible off La Passe on the eastern side in calm weather. Silhouette is the third-largest island of the Seychelles and a refuge for giant tortoises, endemic snails, and the rare sheath-tailed bat found nowhere else in the world.
A wide bay on the northwest coast of Mahé, known for its long arc of sand and steady calm water protected by offshore reefs. The seabed is sandy with good holding, making it one of the most common anchorage spots for visiting yachts. Gentle surf allows easy landing by tender, and the bay faces west, offering open sunset views over the Indian Ocean.
A modern deep-water marina on the east coast of Mahé, located within the reclaimed Eden Island complex near the capital Victoria. It provides full-service berths for sailing and motor yachts up to 115 m with direct access to the main channel and full protection from swell. Facilities include fuel dock, maintenance yards, customs office, provisioning services, and waterfront residences. The marina serves as one of the main departure bases for charters across the Seychelles archipelago.

Travel route

Boat & accommodation

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Boat interior
Boat plan
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Sailing catamaran Lagoon 46 "Lagoon 46"

Places

8

Year of construction

2021

Length, m

14.02

Equipment

Air condition

Generator

Water maker

Tour organizer

Tour organizer

Sergey Kondrashov

Experienced captain

Languages

English

German

Polish

Russian

About me

Yachtsman since 2000, competitive sailor, and medalist at international regattas. We won the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2020 in the ORC 3 division as part of the outstanding Favorit team. I specialize in organizing and leading sailing trips across the Mediterranean—Greece, the Ionian Sea, the Balearic Islands, Croatia, Montenegro, France’s Côte d’Azur from Marseille to Monaco, Turkey, and Italy.
I lead expeditions to the Azores and the Faroe Islands, and also arrange winter voyages to tropical destinations, including the Seychelles and French Polynesia.

I am a fleet operator, selecting yachts from economy to luxury segments, strictly under the MYBA charter agreement (from 18 meters).
I have logged over 15,000 nautical miles as a skipper in the Mediterranean and on ocean passages, exploring countless islands and incredible destinations.

Why choose us?
- We are a young, professional team of sailors, travelers, and explorers. We spend most of our time at sea and truly understand maritime tourism.
- We are a small yachting agency, which lets us work precisely and tailor each trip to every client.
- The trip organizer is your on-route leader and skipper.

If you’ve long dreamed of stepping aboard a sailing yacht, there’s no better way than to set off on a sea journey!
I’ll be happy to help you choose.

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