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Destination guide
Seychelles — at a glance
105 boats are available to book across 1 departure base. Boats leave from Mahe, Victoria (105). The fleet is 102 catamarans and trimarans, 2 motor yachts, 1 sailing boat. Weekly prices start from €3,180 for a catamaran; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
The Seychelles sail all year, outside the cyclone belt, with two trade-wind seasons: the north-west monsoon from November to March brings warm, humid weather and light winds - the calm season for swimming and snorkelling - and the south-east trades from May to October bring cooler, drier weather and a steady fifteen to twenty knots for sailing. April and October are the changeover months with the flattest sea and the best visibility. Christmas and Easter are booked ahead; June to September is the value season for the same boats.
Where to sail in Seychelles
Catamaran charter from Mahé and Eden Island
Every boat on this page is based on Mahé at Eden Island marina next to Victoria, fifteen minutes from the airport: Sainte Anne marine park is across the channel for the first night, the west coast of Mahé - Baie Ternay, Anse à la Mouche - a day away, and Praslin twenty-five miles north-east across open water.
Boats leave from Mahe, Victoria 105
Sailing to Praslin, La Digue and the inner islands
Praslin, with Anse Lazio and the Vallée de Mai, and La Digue with Anse Source d'Argent are the heart of a Seychelles week; Curieuse and its tortoises, Cousin's bird reserve, Grande Soeur and the Félicité anchorages fill the days between. Silhouette and North Island are a longer leg north-west for a ten-day charter.
Boats leave from Mahe, Victoria 105
Bareboat, skippered and crewed catamarans in the Seychelles
Bareboat catamarans go to crews with documented experience; a skipper who knows the reef passes and the mooring rules of the marine parks is the usual choice, and crewed catamarans with captain and cook - all-inclusive, sometimes by the cabin - are the largest part of the market for visitors flying in from Europe and the Gulf.
Boats leave from Mahe, Victoria 105
A week on the water in Seychelles
Day-by-day routes from the bases below, with the distances between stops. Each opens the full week on the base page.
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A week from Mahe, Victoria 105 boats
Sainte Anne marine park / Moyenne · Praslin, Baie Sainte Anne · La Digue · Curieuse / Anse Lazio · Baie Ternay, Mahé · Anse à la Mouche / Port Launay
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
The Seychelles authorities require a recognised certificate (ICC, RYA Day Skipper or a national equivalent) and a VHF certificate from a bareboat skipper, checked at Eden Island; skippers are added for a day or the week, and crewed catamarans priced all-inclusive are the norm for the inner islands. Marine park fees and the cruising permit are settled at the base, and provisioning is done in Victoria.
Types of boats in Seychelles
Catamarans of 40 to 62 feet are the Seychelles fleet on Adriavela - all but one boat - because the anchorages are shallow, the sun is strong and the charters are mostly crewed.
- 102 catamarans and trimarans from €3,180 per week
- 2 motor yachts from €38,500 per week
- 1 sailing boat price on request
Seychelles · prices
What a charter in Seychelles actually costs
Adriavela lists 105 boats in Seychelles, spread across 1 departure bases. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €10,052 and the cheapest boat on the list is €3,180. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.6–23.9 m · 6 cabins · built 2020 | Boats102 | Guests2–24 | From€3,180 | Average€9,053 | |
| Motor yacht 16.8–20.7 m · 4 cabins · built 2007 | Boats2 | Guests6–8 | From€38,500 | Average€45,500 | |
| Sailing boat 14.2–14.2 m · 3 cabins · built 1993 | Boats1 | Guests4–4 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 26 | Share of fleet25% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 30 | Share of fleet29% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 42 | Share of fleet40% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 43 | Share of fleet41% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 105 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats33 45% | Sleeps10 | Typical size13 m | Mostly33 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats25 34% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly25 catamaran & trimarans | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats15 21% | Sleeps10 | Typical size17 m | Mostly13 catamaran & trimarans, 2 motor yachts |
| Departure base | Boats | From | Average | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahe, Victoria | Boats105 | From€3,180 | Average€10,052 | Mostly102 catamaran & trimarans, 2 motor yachts |
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in the Seychelles?
The Seychelles authorities require a recognised certificate (ICC, RYA Day Skipper or a national equivalent) and a VHF certificate from a bareboat skipper, checked at Eden Island; skippers are added for a day or the week, and crewed catamarans priced all-inclusive are the norm for the inner islands. Marine park fees and the cruising permit are settled at the base, and provisioning is done in Victoria.
When is the best time to sail in the Seychelles?
The Seychelles sail all year, outside the cyclone belt, with two trade-wind seasons: the north-west monsoon from November to March brings warm, humid weather and light winds - the calm season for swimming and snorkelling - and the south-east trades from May to October bring cooler, drier weather and a steady fifteen to twenty knots for sailing. April and October are the changeover months with the flattest sea and the best visibility. Christmas and Easter are booked ahead; June to September is the value season for the same boats.
Where can I sail in the Seychelles?
2 sailing areas: Mahé and Eden Island (from Mahe, Victoria); Praslin, La Digue and the inner islands (from Mahe, Victoria). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in the Seychelles?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: Mahe, Victoria (105 boats): Seychelles Airport (SEZ), under 10 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in the Seychelles?
105 boats from 1 base: 102 catamarans and trimarans, 2 motor yachts, 1 sailing boat. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in the Seychelles?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €454 and a week (7 nights) from €3,180. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
How much does a yacht charter in Seychelles cost for a week?
The typical boat is €6,320 for 7 nights (the median across the priced boats), and the cheapest on the list is €3,180. Prices run from small sailing boats up to crewed yachts, so the median says more than the average (€10,052) here.
What is the most common boat in Seychelles?
Catamaran & trimaran — 102 of the 105 boats listed. An average one sleeps 13 and costs €9,053 for the week.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 26 boats accept a single-day booking, and 30 take two days. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
Where do most boats leave from?
Mahe, Victoria has the largest fleet at 105 boats, and there are 1 departure bases in Seychelles altogether. The base you start from changes the price as much as the boat does.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
32 of the 105 boats are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.