Bareboat Mahe, Seychelles

Itinerary

A Seychelles sailing itinerary takes you into a sailor’s paradise. The marine preserves on islands populated with diverse and rare species of birds, lizards, and turtles in the Seychelles are exotic and intriguing. The plant life is varied too, from the coco-de-mer palms with huge double coconuts to the pitcher plants, gardenias, and orchids that grow on the mountain slopes. Passages combine a mix of open-water sailing in fair winds and short hops between adjacent islands for snorkeling and scuba diving on the coral reefs or simply relaxing on one of the many white-sand beaches. Although the Inner Islands of the Seychelles are mostly undeveloped (see Seychelles maps), some are home to seaside resorts and small settlements, providing plenty to do ashore as well as aboard your luxury yacht.

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Popular 7-Day Itinerary

 

 

Day 1, St. Anne Island

Providence to St. Anne Marine National Park – 5 nm. Set sail from the Moorings base in Providence, on Mahé Island, for a quick passage to your first adventure in the Seychelles, a visit to a cluster of small islands that offer superb snorkeling on the coral reefs and a chance to see the green and hawksbill turtles in their element. The beautiful beaches and the restaurants on some of the islands in the park are popular among sailors.

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Day 2, Curieuse Island

St. Anne Island to Curieuse Marine National Park – 40 nm. A northwest or southeast wind will provide an ideal point of sail for your open-water passage from the coast of Mahé to the group of beautiful islands to the north. Balmy winds and gentle seas are typical in the Seychelles, just one of many reasons why this destination in the Indian Ocean is so popular. You’ll pass to the west of Praslin Island, then turn east to reach the scenic anchorage of Baie Laraie, a cove with excellent protection in northwesterly winds. There are a number of attractions ashore, including a tortoise farm and a museum. The snorkeling and scuba diving is superb in these waters.

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Day 3, Grande Soeur Island

Curiesue Island to Grande Soeur Island – 14 nm. The next leg of your Seychelles sailing itinerary takes you almost due east to spend the day savoring the delights of beautiful Grande Soeur Island. There’s a beach bar where you can relax over lunch and enjoy locally caught seafood and sip a cool drink. On the east side of the island is Grande Anse, a spectacular beach for swimming and snorkeling. Later in the afternoon sail to the secluded anchorage at Anse Coco at La Digue Island.

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Day 4, Coco Islands

La Digue Island to Ile Coco Marine National Park – 7 nm. A sail to the Cocos is a must on any Seychelles itinerary. The sheer beauty of the park, with Coco Island at its center and three islets nearby, is breathtaking even by Seychelles standards. The snorkeling is some of the best anywhere. After spending the day exploring the Cocos, sail back to La Digue Island, this time to La Digue Island Harbour.

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Day 5, La Digue Island

La Digue Island to Praslin Island – 12 nm. Tarry until early afternoon to do some sightseeing and enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants of this small island community, where you’ll see ox-drawn carts on the narrow streets. There are a number of attractions, including tours of the large plantation of Union Estate as well as one of the few working copra mills in the Seychelles. For the night, head over to Praslin Island and anchor at Anse Volbert, where you’ll find restaurants ashore and live music on Friday evenings at the Paradise Sun hotel.

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Day 6, Cousin Island

Praslin Island to Providence by way of Cousin Island – 49 nm. This last full day of sailing will take you just over a mile south to Cousin Island for a short stop at one of the bird sanctuaries in the Seychelles. More than 300,000 birds nest on this tiny isle, a mere 2,264 feet in diameter. Lizards and tortoises share this small space with the birds. A taxi boat is available to take you ashore. After your visit, plot a course back to Mahé and when you arrive, treat yourself to a wonderful dinner at The Wharf restaurant.

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