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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Eden Island Marina — at a glance
106 boats are available to book 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.
Eden Island Marina lies on a reclaimed island off the east coast of Mahé, five minutes from Victoria and twenty from the airport — the largest charter base in the Indian Ocean, with the Sainte Anne marine park in front of the pontoons and Praslin a morning’s sail away.
The marina
WhereEden Island, Mahé — the marina island south of Victoria, joined to the coast road by a bridge, 8 km from the airport.
Berths & boatsSeveral hundred berths; catamarans of the Seychelles charter fleets, with sailing yachts and motor yachts.
ServicesWater and electricity, fuel dock, showers at the charter bases, supermarket, restaurants and bars, chandlery, Wi-Fi.
Check-inAny day of the week; handover after the briefing and return by mid-morning — times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarket on Eden Island and the market in Victoria; provisioning service through the charter company.
ParkingPaid parking on the island for the charter week.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Seychelles Airport (SEZ), under 10 km from the base as the crow flies. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Mahe, Victoria page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 103 boats · from €454 per day
- Motor yachts 2 boats · from €5,500 per day
- Sailing boats 1 boat
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Eden Island Marina 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 from Eden Island Marina?
106 boats are available to book from Eden Island Marina: 103 catamarans, 2 motor yachts and 1 sailing boat. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Leopard 45, Lagoon 46, Lagoon 450 Sport.
How many boats are based at Eden Island Marina?
All 106 charter boats in Mahe, Victoria are based at Eden Island Marina.
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 from Eden Island Marina 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 Eden Island Marina?
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.