5 Days Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour
This 5 Days Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour offers an extraordinary marine adventure through the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean's most enchanting archipelago. This carefully crafted Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour takes you on a journey through crystal-clear lagoons, secluded coves, and vibrant coral reefs surrounding the main island of Mahé. Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour experience showcases the best of the Seychelles' marine treasures while providing luxury accommodations and world-class hospitality.
During your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour, you'll explore hidden gems accessible only by water, from the granite formations of Moyenne Island to the pristine beaches of Sainte Anne Marine National Park. Each day brings new discoveries as you navigate turquoise waters, encounter diverse marine life, and immerse yourself in the unique Creole culture that defines this tropical paradise. The tour combines adventure with relaxation, offering thrilling water sports alongside peaceful moments on secluded beaches.
Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour adventure is enhanced by expert local guides who share their intimate knowledge of these waters, ensuring safe and memorable encounters with the region's remarkable biodiversity. From sunrise yoga on deck to sunset cocktails in hidden bays, every moment of this journey celebrates the natural beauty and maritime heritage that makes the Seychelles an unparalleled destination for ocean lovers.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Seychelles International Airport and Transfer to Victoria Harbor
Day 2: Continue to Sainte Anne Marine National Park for Snorkeling Adventure
Day 3: Proceed to Moyenne Island for Nature Walk and Boat Exploration
Day 4: Transfer to Cousin Island for Bird Watching and Coral Reef Tour
Day 5: Continue to Silhouette Island and Transfer Back to Mahé
Price Includes:
- Marine Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 vehicles for transfers
- Bottled water during boat excursions
- Full board accommodation on luxury catamaran
- Professional English-speaking captain and marine guide
- Crew allowances and harbor fees
- Snorkeling equipment and kayaks
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Seychelles Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (scuba diving, helicopter tours)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for crew and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Seychelles International Airport and Transfer to Victoria Harbor
Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour begins with a warm welcome at Seychelles International Airport, followed by a scenic 30-minute drive to Victoria Harbor, the bustling heart of Mahé's maritime activities. This first day of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour includes boarding your luxury catamaran at Eden Island Marina, where you'll meet your experienced captain and marine guide who will accompany you throughout this adventure. The afternoon of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour features a gentle cruise around Victoria Harbor and Beau Vallon Bay, approximately 8 kilometers of stunning coastline, while you settle into your floating home and enjoy a welcome lunch with panoramic views of the granite peaks of Morne Seychellois rising 905 meters above the azure waters.
- Day2Continue to Sainte Anne Marine National Park for Snorkeling Adventure
Early morning on your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour takes you on a 45-minute sail to Sainte Anne Marine National Park, located just 5 kilometers northeast of Victoria and established in 1973 as Seychelles' first marine protected area. This exciting day of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour centers around exploring the park's six pristine islands, including Moyenne, Rond, and Cerf Islands, each offering unique snorkeling opportunities among vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish. Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour continues with guided snorkeling sessions in the crystal-clear waters around Cerf Island, known locally as "Ile Cerf," where you'll encounter parrotfish, angelfish, and perhaps even hawksbill turtles in their natural habitat before enjoying a beachside barbecue lunch on the powdery white sands.
- Day3Proceed to Moyenne Island for Nature Walk and Boat Exploration
Day three of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour features a short 20-minute cruise to the legendary Moyenne Island, a 9-hectare private island once owned by the famous eccentric Brendon Grimshaw who transformed it into a nature preserve. This fascinating segment of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour includes a guided nature walk through the island's restored native forest, where over 16,000 trees have been planted and giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely among the lush vegetation. Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour experience deepens as you explore the island's mysterious pirate cemetery and hidden caves while learning about conservation efforts, before returning to your vessel for an afternoon of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in the sheltered waters of the island's pristine lagoon.
- Day4Transfer to Cousin Island for Bird Watching and Coral Reef Tour
Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour ventures further with a 2-hour sail covering approximately 35 kilometers to Cousin Island Special Reserve, one of the world's most important seabird sanctuaries and a BirdLife International success story. This remarkable day of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour offers guided tours of this 29-hectare granite island, home to over 300,000 seabirds including rare species like the Seychelles warbler, known locally as "Timizo," which was saved from extinction through dedicated conservation efforts. The afternoon of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour features exceptional diving and snorkeling opportunities around Cousin Island's pristine coral reefs, where the crystal-clear waters reveal an underwater paradise of colorful corals, reef sharks, and schools of tropical fish in one of the Indian Ocean's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
- Day5Continue to Silhouette Island and Transfer Back to Mahé
The final day of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour begins with a spectacular 1-hour sail to Silhouette Island, the third-largest island in Seychelles covering 20 square kilometers and featuring the archipelago's second-highest peak at 751 meters above sea level. This concluding adventure of your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour includes exploring the island's pristine beaches and taking an optional guided hike through the Morne Seychellois National Park extension, where endemic species like the carnivorous pitcher plant thrive in the mist forest. Your Mahé Seychelles Boat Tour concludes with a leisurely afternoon sail back to Victoria Harbor, covering the 18-kilometer journey while enjoying farewell cocktails and reflecting on five days of marine adventures, before a final transfer to your accommodation or Seychelles International Airport for your departure.