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Port guide
Mahe, Victoria — at a glance
106 boats are available to book in Mahe, Victoria from Eden Island Marina. The fleet is 103 catamarans, 2 motor yachts and 1 sailing boat. The most common models are Lagoon 42 (19), Leopard 45 (12), Lagoon 46 (9), Lagoon 450 Sport (6), Lagoon 380 (5) — 36 models in all. Built 1993–2027, 11.6–23.9 m long, 1–12 cabins, up to 24 guests. Day rates start from €454; the typical boat here is around €949 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Victoria on Mahé is the capital of the Seychelles and its charter port: Eden Island Marina, on a reclaimed island a few minutes from the town, holds the largest catamaran fleet in the Indian Ocean, twenty minutes from the airport. The cruising ground is the inner islands — Praslin and the Vallée de Mai, La Digue and its granite beaches, Curieuse, Cousin and the Sainte Anne marine park in front of the marina — with the trade winds from May to October and calms in the shoulder months.
The Seychelles are a year-round destination outside the cyclone belt; the south-east trades blow from May to October, the north-west monsoon is lighter and wetter from December to March, and April and November are the calm months.
Getting there
By air. Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is about 8 km from Eden Island — 15–20 minutes by taxi, with direct flights from Europe and the Gulf. By road. Eden Island is reached by a bridge from the coast road south of Victoria.
Mahe, Victoria before you cast off
Victoria’s clock tower, the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke market and the botanical gardens are ten minutes from the marina; Beau Vallon beach is 15 minutes across the island, the Morne Seychellois national park above it. Anse Lazio on Praslin and Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue are the beaches of the week.
Supermarkets and the market in Victoria; Eden Island has a supermarket, restaurants and a fuel dock; most charters include a provisioning service.
A week from Mahe, Victoria
Day 1 — Eden Island → Sainte Anne marine park / Moyenne (3 nm). A first afternoon in the park islands in front of the marina.
Day 2 — Mahé → Praslin, Baie Sainte Anne (25 nm). Across to Praslin’s eastern bay; the Vallée de Mai and its coco de mer palms by taxi.
Day 3 — Praslin → La Digue (4 nm). The bicycle island: La Passe harbour and Anse Source d’Argent.
Day 4 — La Digue → Curieuse / Anse Lazio (10 nm). The giant tortoises of Curieuse and the beach at Anse Lazio on Praslin’s north coast.
Day 5 — Anse Lazio → Cousin → Baie Ternay, Mahé (28 nm). The bird reserve of Cousin, then back to Mahé’s north-west coast.
Day 6 — Baie Ternay → Anse à la Mouche / Port Launay (12 nm). Down Mahé’s west coast.
Day 7 — west coast → Eden Island (15 nm). Round the south of Mahé to the marina.
Types of boats in Mahe, Victoria
- Catamarans 103 boats · from €454 per day
- Motor yachts 2 boats · from €5,500 per day
- Sailing boats 1 boat
Mahe, Victoria · prices
What a charter in Mahe, Victoria actually costs
Adriavela lists 106 boats leaving from Mahe, Victoria. 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 €10,322 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 · 5 cabins · built 2021 | Boats103 | Guests2–24 | From€3,180 | Average€9,371 | |
| 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 fleet28% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 41 | Share of fleet39% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 42 | Share of fleet40% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 106 | 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 | Boats32 42% | Sleeps10 | Typical size13 m | Mostly32 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats27 36% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly27 catamaran & trimarans | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats17 22% | Sleeps12 | Typical size17 m | Mostly15 catamaran & trimarans, 2 motor yachts |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Mahe, Victoria cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €454 and the typical boat is around €949 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €3,180. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Mahe, Victoria?
106 boats are available to book in Mahe, Victoria: 103 catamarans, 2 motor yachts and 1 sailing boat. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Leopard 45, Lagoon 46, Lagoon 450 Sport.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 26 boats here 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.
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?
30 of the 106 boats in Mahe, Victoria 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.
How far is the airport from Mahe, Victoria?
The nearest airport is Seychelles Airport (SEZ), under 10 km away as the crow flies. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in the Caribbean?
No formal licence is required in most of the islands, but the charter company asks for a sailing résumé and may require a skipper for the first day if experience is thin; a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page. Crewed catamarans need nothing of the guests.
When is the best time to sail in the Seychelles?
April, May, October and November are calm and clear; June to September brings the steady south-east trade wind and cooler, rougher sailing; December to March is warm, wetter and lighter. There are no cyclones.
Do we need a permit for the marine parks?
Yes — the Sainte Anne, Curieuse and Cousin parks charge a landing or mooring fee per person, paid on the spot or through the charter company.