Seychelles
Discover Seychelles
Located just over 1,500 km off the coast of East Africa, the Seychelles consist of 115 tiny islands scattered throughout the Indian Ocean. Offering good sailing weather all year round, the islands are famous for their beaches straight from the advertisements, countless endangered species of wildlife, lush flora and fauna and great opportunities for island hopping.
La Digue
Famous for its picturesque beaches, La Digue is an island of extraordinary beauty. It is home to many species of wildlife, which can be observed from the Veuve Nature Reserve.
Feeling inspired?
If you feel inspired and want to start planning your sailing adventure in Seychelles, contact us and we'll help turn that idea into reality.
Don't know how to sail? No problem! Our skipper Alex will guarantee the trip will go smoothly. Let us know how many people are joining your group and the dates of your trip and we'll tailor the perfect trip for you!
Don't have a group? Unfortunately, we only organise group sailing trips for this destination. Let us know if you gather a crew to join you on this adventure, and we'll make it happen!
If you have a sailing license (or one group member does), check out the information on the "Charter your boat" page.
Itinerary
Calm wind conditions typically prevail in the Seychelles. While there can be occasional waves, primarily from the south due to the Southern Ocean, they are usually long and relatively small.
However, when these waves reach the beach or a shallow anchorage, they can build up unexpectedly. It’s important to be cautious of this phenomenon, especially when planning to go to the beach.
Most charters begin on the island of Mahé, where you'll find Eden Marina, the main marina near the capital. In the Seychelles, catamarans are the predominant choice, and single-hull yachts are quite rare. It's worth setting sail on the day of embarkation, starting by heading to the nearby national park of Saint-Anne.
La Digue Island is famous for its three beaches exposed to the south, which usually overturn the dinghies of sailors attempting to explore the area. The safest way to enjoy the island is to stop in La Passe, a village in the north, rent bikes, and explore the island that way.
To the north lies a group of four small islands, the smallest of which, Coco Island, is also a national park. The second, Grande Soeur, offers amazing conditions for snorkelling, with its beautiful reef and huge number of colourful fish.
You can't miss Curieuse Island, home to a sanctuary of large turtles. You can spend the night on a buoy in a large bay nearby and, in the morning, enjoy time spent with the turtles before the rest of the tourists arrive.
The next destination in the archipelago is Praslin, the second largest island. It's one of the few places, apart from Mahé, where you can fill up your water tanks if you don't have a desalinator on board. While you're there, we recommend dining at the La Laurier restaurant, which offers a buffet featuring a selection of original regional dishes. Be sure to visit Vallée de Mai Park, renowned for its endemic Coco de Mer palm trees.
On the way south, it's worth stopping for a swim on Cousin or Cousine Island, both known for their stunning beaches and rich marine life. If you have enough time, you can also sail around Mahé and stop at Therese Island, which features a beautiful sandy beach lined with coconut palms.
Your skipper
Aleksy
Duchnowski
I started my sailing adventure with inland cruises, exploring Masuria, which developed into a great passion for water, wind and the sailing lifestyle. The beginning of sea expeditions is primarily the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It was the northern seas of Europe that shaped me as a sailor and as a person.
The last few years have been marked by warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Croatia has become a second home and sailing is a way of life.
After sailing over 40,000 nautical miles, I am very happy to pass on my knowledge and spread my passion for sailing.