Let's start one’s sailing adventure!

Why are the Seychelles often called the sailor’s paradise? Perhaps due to the magnificent, clear water, granite shores between the sandy beaches, coral reefs and the tropical landscapes surrounded by the Indian Ocean.

The fleet counts only several tens of yachts and catamarans, which is less than is one marina in Greece or Croatia. That is one of the things which make the Seychelles a really unique spot to start one’s sailing adventure. Recently, on the Eden Island, a huge, new investment has been brought up-the Eden Island Marina, with a variety of restaurants and shops, suites and apartments, as well as boarding places for the residents’ yachts.

There is of course the opportunity to charter a yacht, smaller boat or a catamaran, especially on the islands of Mahe and Praslin. Also, many hotels have their own luxurious yachts available for charter. You can choose a bareboat charter for more freedom and independence or choose a fully crewed vessel, on which the cook will prepare a variety of local specialties. A fully crewed boat also means that you do not need any permissions or sailing experience.

If you choose to charter a larger catamaran, equipped with special devised to desalinate water, four spacious bathrooms with showers, a living room, four toilets and several bedrooms, you will definitely have everything you need.

Due to the climate on the Seychelles, you can have your sailing vacation anytime you want. The best sailing weather is between November and March. Only July and December are more rainy, but the weather is still beautiful and rain does not occur too often. What you need to remember before you charter the yacht, most of the vessels is already booked before the end of June, so make sure you schedule and book your vessel in proper advance.

Depending on the boat you charter and the option you book, the prices would start from over eight hundred euros and can reach well over a thousand euros per week.

If you’re coming to the Seychelles from the EU, you do not need any special vaccination or a visa.

As a rule of thumb, you are only allowed to sail during the day, as the shoreline and the reefs are marked rather poorly. Moreover, due to the presence of Somalian pirates sailing takes place only around the islands closed to the middle of the archipelago. However, the waters around the Seychelles are said to be very safe.

What is more, the beaches in the Seychelles are not very crowded, so when sailing around or getting off the vessel, you can count on a lot of peace and privacy. Moreover, the mild climate with actually no strong winds and hardly any rain makes yacht vacation in the Seychelles an ideal time. The average temperature oscillates between twenty four and thirty two degrees Celsius. The warmest months are generally April and May. These months also have the least wind and the most sunny days, ideal for sailing and diving.

Seychelles are also perfect for those keen on sailing and fishing-the unique species including the sea turtle and the clear water makes that activity really unforgettable.