Seychelles Diving & Sailing Cruise on a Gulet
Island hopping on a crewed sailing yacht
Day
1
Mahe – Beau Vallon (1 dive)
Boarding Galatea at 12:00. After meeting the Captain and the crew we will have a short briefing and then will departure sail to the North of Mahe. First dive will be at Coral Garden. After that we will set sails to the bay of Beau Vallon arriving there right at the time to see a beautiful sunset. Dinner will be served on board lulled by the calm, clear water of this magnificent bay. Night Dive can be offered at Aquarium.
Day
2
Mahe, Cap Ternay (3 dives)
After breakfast on board we will make a passage to famous Beau Vallon Beach. First dive will be at Twin Barges and then we will sail to Lighthouse our second dive site. This place is famous for a large granite boulders and hard coral formations going down 28-30 meters right to the sand bottom. In the afternoon you we will have time to relax, snorkel and swim at the pristine beach of Anse du Riz. Late afternoon we will have an easy dive in the marine park of Cap Ternay famous for the best hard coral formations in Mahe. Dinner and night we will spend at anchorage near Marine Park bay.Optional: night dive at Cap Ternay West
Day
3
Prasling (1 dive)
Early dive at Cap Ternay East and then short passage the famous Shark bank. This dive site is located only 8 miles northwest from Mahe Island, on the way to Silhouette Island. A granite plateau piled up with massive granite boulders boasts one of the richest marine life in Seychelles: white tip reef sharks, yellow snappers, lion fish, jack fish, batfish and many others. Dinner and moorings at Praslin island, near Anse Lazio Beach.
Day
4
Curieuse Island (2 dives)
Our morning dive will be at Bobby Island after which we will visit «Valle de Mai» nature reserve and famous UNESCO world heritage site. It is believed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden. This beautiful primeval forest is home to Coco-de-mer trees, considered be one of the botanical wonders of the world. Then explore Cote D’Or Beach and continue day with a BBQ on Curieuse Island home of numerous giant tortoises. With 20 minutes walk you may reach Doctors House on the other side of the island and discover spectacular beach perfect for a refreshing swim. Late afternoon dive at Point Rouge. Dinner and night anchorage at Curieuse Bay.
Day
5
Sister islands (2 dives)
This day will be dedicated to Island Hopping. In the morning we will sail to the southern tip of Marianne Island. This dive site is famous for huge rocks and boulders pillars that form an underwater maze where grey reef sharks can be seen. Afternoon passage to Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur Islands where “Sister Bank” and “ Coco Island” dive sites are located. Dinner and overnight at Sister Islands.
Day
6
La Digue (2 dives)
Morning passage to Ave Maria dive site located near Praslin. Here you will find huge boulders surrounding small island, forming vertical walls. Second half of the day will be dedicated to exploring La Digue Island where time stands still. The only transport available here is ox-cat or bicycle. Traditional architecture and breathtaking beaches, such as the legendary Anse Sourse D’Argent are an absolute must see. Later afternoon dive at Channel Rocks. Dinner and night moorings at La Digue.
Day
7
Mahe (2 dives)
Early morning departure to the Round Island for the first dive of the day. Back on board and sail back to Mahe Island. During the passage we will have a second dive at Brissaire site located between Mahe and Praslin and famous for an abundance of marine life. Late afternoon arrival to St Anne Marine park, some swimming before we come back Angel Fish Jetty marina late in the evening. Farewell dinner.
Day
8
Mahe
Early check out and disembarkation at 8:00 am.
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- Accommodation on board (Saturday to Saturday from 12:00pm to 08:00am)
- Private bathroom with shower
- Air-conditioning
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Water, tea and coffee
- Diving equipment (12Lt aluminum tanks, weights and belts)
- Dive guide
- Entrance fees to nature reserves (as per program)
- Port Taxes and local Taxes
- SUP, Snorkeling, fishing, kayaking
Price does not include
- Airfares
- Transfers from airport (25 euro per person/each way)
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Accommodation before and after boarding
- Laundry
- Scuba diving, travel and cancellation insurances
- Diving packages:
- 1 dive - 35 Eu
- 6 dives - 180 Eu
- 12 dives 335 Eu
- 15 dives 375 Eu
Good to Know
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Location
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Saturday
Check-out: Saturday
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour is operated by a professional crew of 14: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain is responsible for: the safety of guests during Seychelles Diving & Sailing Cruise on a Gulet, handling of the yacht, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
Seychelles Diving & Sailing Cruise on a Gulet is planned in advance; however, the itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.