7-Day Seychelles Yacht Charter Itinerary: Inner Islands Exploration
7 planned days, starting at Mahé (Eden Island Marina) and finishing at Mahé (Port Launay). Stops include Mahé (Eden Island Marina), Praslin (Anse Lazio), La Digue (Anse Source d'Argent), Curieuse Island & St. Pierre Islet, Cousin Island & Aride Island and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Mahé (Eden Island Marina)
- Final planned stop
- Mahé (Port Launay)
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Victoria Market exploration
- Day 1Botanical Gardens visit
- Day 1Sunset cocktails at Eden Island
- Day 1Yacht briefing and welcome dinner
- Day 2Snorkelling at Anse Lazio
- Day 2Valle de Mai nature reserve
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Mahé (Eden Island Marina)
Your Seychelles yacht charter begins at Eden Island Marina, a modern hub just off the coast of Mahé. After settling into your yacht, explore the vibrant capital, Victoria, with its bustling market and Creole architecture. Enjoy an evening of fine dining before preparing for your island-hopping adventure.
- Victoria Market exploration
- Botanical Gardens visit
- Sunset cocktails at Eden Island
- Yacht briefing and welcome dinner
- Anchorage
- Eden Island Marina
- Dining
- Maison Marengo (Creole fusion)
- DAY 02
Praslin (Anse Lazio)
Sail to Praslin, home to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Anchor off Anse Lazio, consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches, for swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a beachside barbecue as the sun sets.
- Snorkelling at Anse Lazio
- Valle de Mai nature reserve
- Coco de Mer palm viewing
- Beach barbecue dinner
- Anchorage
- Anse Lazio
- Dining
- Bonbon Plume (beachfront Creole)
- DAY 03
La Digue (Anse Source d'Argent)
A short cruise brings you to La Digue, an island where bicycles are the preferred mode of transport. Visit the iconic Anse Source d'Argent, famous for its unique granite boulders and shallow, turquoise lagoons. Explore the island's laid-back charm.
- Cycling around La Digue
- Anse Source d'Argent photography
- Vanilla plantation tour
- Sunset drinks at a beach bar
- Anchorage
- La Passe Harbour
- Dining
- Le Nautique Waterfront Restaurant
- DAY 04
Curieuse Island & St. Pierre Islet
Head to Curieuse Island, a protected marine park, to observe giant Aldabra tortoises roaming freely. Enjoy a guided walk through the mangrove forests. Afterwards, snorkel around the picturesque St. Pierre Islet, known for its vibrant coral reefs.
- Giant tortoise sanctuary
- Mangrove forest walk
- Snorkelling at St. Pierre Islet
- Beach picnic on Curieuse
- Anchorage
- Laraie Bay, Curieuse Island
- Dining
- Yacht's chef prepared dinner
- DAY 05
Cousin Island & Aride Island
Visit Cousin Island Special Reserve, a conservation success story for seabirds and critically endangered land birds. Later, sail to Aride Island, a nature reserve boasting the densest seabird colonies in the Indian Ocean. Guided tours offer insights into these bird havens.
- Birdwatching on Cousin Island
- Conservation efforts observation
- Guided nature walk on Aride Island
- Marine life spotting from the yacht
- Anchorage
- Cousin Island anchorage (daytime only)
- Dining
- Freshly caught seafood BBQ on board
- DAY 06
Grand Soeur & Petite Soeur
Explore the private islands of Grand Soeur and Petite Soeur, renowned for their exceptional snorkelling and diving opportunities. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon on their pristine beaches, perhaps indulging in some watersports before a final evening of relaxation.
- Snorkelling and diving
- Beach games on Grand Soeur
- Paddleboarding or kayaking
- Farewell dinner on the yacht
- Anchorage
- Grand Soeur anchorage
- Dining
- Gourmet dinner prepared by your yacht's chef
- DAY 07
Mahé (Port Launay)
Enjoy a final morning swim at Port Launay Marine National Park, known for its calm waters and vibrant coral gardens. After a leisurely breakfast, your yacht makes its way back to Eden Island, concluding your memorable Seychelles yacht charter.
- Swimming at Port Launay
- Last chance for snorkelling
- Relaxed breakfast on deck
- Disembarkation at Eden Island Marina
- Anchorage
- Port Launay Marine National Park
- Dining
- Breakfast on board
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