DRIFT — Seychelles Yacht Charter

Why Seychelles?

The Seychelles looks like a planet that hasn't been discovered yet. Massive granite boulders frame powder-white beaches. The Coco de Mer palm grows nowhere else on earth. Giant Aldabra tortoises roam free. And the sailing — between 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean — feels genuinely unexplored.

Best Season

April–May and October–November (inter-monsoon periods) offer the calmest seas and lightest winds (5–15 knots). The southeast monsoon (May–September) is cooler and drier with stronger winds. Northwest monsoon (December–March) brings warmer water and better visibility.

Perfect For

Nature lovers, honeymooners, and anyone who wants a sailing experience that feels primordial and untouched. The Seychelles is expensive but worth it — every beach feels like it was designed by a movie set director. Best for couples and small groups.

Must-Visit Spots

Where to drop anchor

Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue

Regularly voted the world's most beautiful beach. Sculptural granite boulders frame shallow turquoise pools on powder-white sand. Arrive by yacht to La Digue's harbor, then bicycle across the island (no cars allowed).

Anse Lazio, Praslin

A crescent of white sand framed by granite boulders and takamaka trees. Consistently rated among the world's top beaches. Excellent anchorage in the bay — swim right from the yacht.

Vallée de Mai, Praslin

A UNESCO World Heritage Site where the prehistoric Coco de Mer palm grows wild — its nut is the largest seed in the plant kingdom. The jungle here hasn't changed in millions of years.

Curieuse Island

Home to a free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoise colony. Walk among 300+ tortoises, hike through mangroves, and snorkel the channel between Curieuse and St. Pierre islet.

Île Cocos

A tiny granite island surrounded by one of the best snorkeling reefs in the Seychelles. Hawksbill turtles, octopus, and schools of tropical fish in gin-clear water.

Sample Itinerary

7 days in Seychelles

Day 1: Mahé → Sainte Anne Marine Park

Depart Victoria harbor on Mahé. Short sail to Sainte Anne Marine Park — snorkel the protected reef, spot hawksbill turtles, and anchor in the calm lagoon.

Day 2: Sainte Anne → Praslin (Anse Lazio)

Sail northeast to Praslin (30 miles). Anchor at Anse Lazio for a late swim. The beach is stunning at sunset — the granite glows pink.

Day 3: Praslin — Vallée de Mai + Anse Volbert

Morning visit to Vallée de Mai (the prehistoric palm forest). Afternoon at Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert) — the longest beach on Praslin with waterfront Creole restaurants.

Day 4: Praslin → Curieuse → St. Pierre

Sail to Curieuse Island. Walk among the giant tortoises, hike to Anse José, then snorkel the granite reef at tiny St. Pierre islet — it's postcard-perfect.

Day 5: Curieuse → La Digue

Short sail to La Digue. Rent bicycles and ride to Anse Source d'Argent — the world-famous granite beach. No cars, no rush, just slow island time.

Day 6: La Digue → Île Cocos → Félicité

Morning snorkel at Île Cocos (best reef in the inner islands). Sail to Félicité for a secluded anchorage beneath granite peaks.

Day 7: Félicité → Grande Sœur → Praslin

Visit Grande Sœur (Big Sister Island) — a private island with excellent snorkeling. Sail back to Praslin's Baie Sainte Anne for checkout.

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