We all want to spend a week island hopping in the Seychelles, Earth’s reincarnation of the Garden of Eden. But have you considered doing it from the deck of a luxury Mega Yacht? Let us set the scene for you. Imagine a world bordered by golden shores and warm turquoise oceans, where dreamy islands fill your vision every way you turn and home is wherever the anchor drops. Imagine slicing gently through the Indian Ocean, the breeze ruffling your hair, as sea turtles and tropical fish swim in your wake. Discover the world at 10 knots per hour, one glittering beach at a time. If you’re not ready to leap aboard yet, here are all the reasons we love an island holiday cruise.
Mega Yachts, not Titanic ships
A typical Titanic-style cruise liner is not for everyone – many travellers feel overwhelmed by the idea of staying on a gigantic floating resort. The Mega Yachts that sail the Seychelles are far more intimate with a maximum of 44 guests in 21 cabins and 18 crew. You’ll be able to find deck space to have a moment to yourself, and a variety of communal spaces including a spacious lounge, dining areas, shaded deck areas and an outdoor bar mean you won’t be on top of your fellow guests. Your cosy cabin is spacious enough to relax in with a book, plus it has wide windows that connecting you with Mother Nature’s beauty.
Visit multiple islands
The advantage of living on a boat is that you get to see more islands than if you were booked into a beach resort. The boat sails in a loop starting at Mahe Island and stops off at main attractions like Praslin and La Digue, as well as taking in a number of the most northern, uninhabited islands in the archipelago. Many of these are protected nature reserves off the main tourist trail of the Seychelles. Guided tours of these out-of-the-way islands are part of your cruise, so you’ll get to learn about the history and fauna and flora of each place you visit.
All the fun, none of the admin
You can charter a small boat and make your way around the islands on your own, but you’ll need to have a skipper’s license or hire a boat with a captain. This is great for experienced sailors, but many of our travellers don’t have a license or, if they do, they don’t necessarily want to deal with the admin of charting a course, purchasing their own food and drink for the trip and arranging tours at each stop. A cruise takes all the hassle away, leaving you to simply pitch up, don your swimming costume and relax while the crew does everything for you.
Sail anytime of year
The tropical climate in the Seychelles is suitable for year-round sailing. The water and air temperatures fluctuate between 24° and 32° and the waters are generally calm as upstream coral reefs break the ocean waves. There are two main seasons: dry season from May to October with stronger south-easterly winds and wet season from November to March with weaker north-westerly winds, a bit more rain and calmer seas. April is the month in between seasons when there is next to no wind.
Good to know: wet season in the Seychelles is not like rainy season in the African bush, where downpours can be furious and last for days. If it rains, it is mostly over after a few hours and it will only be raining in one spot, so another island will be dry at the same time. It’s therefore easy to escape the occasional shower.
If you’re sold and you can’t wait another minute to book your cruise, take a look at our Seychelles Island Cruise itinerary for more details about where you’ll go and what you’ll see. This showcases our 8 day tour, but there are also 4 day and 5 day cruises available so you can choose one that fits your time frame and travel plans. Our friendly consultants are on hand to answer your questions.
