Seychelles: Mahé Roundtrip through Sainte Anne, Praslin and La Digue

Cruise from Mahé towards Sainte Anne Marine National Park, entering a protected group of islands surrounded by coral reef and seagrass environments. The short passage leaves most of the day available for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and tender exploration.

Guests can visit nearby islands such as Moyenne where access arrangements permit, or remain on the water around a captain-selected location. The yacht can then reposition towards a suitable overnight anchorage based on wind, depth and marine-park regulations.

Depart the Mahé area and cruise east towards Praslin, one of the principal islands within the Seychelles cruising circuit. The passage introduces the granite landscapes, sheltered bays and tropical vegetation that characterise the Inner Islands.

Spend the afternoon exploring ashore or continue by tender towards nearby Curieuse, where beaches, mangroves and giant tortoises form part of the protected marine environment. Swimming and snorkelling can also be incorporated before the yacht settles into a suitable anchorage around Praslin.

Begin the return passage towards Mahé, travelling from the Praslin and La Digue area across the Inner Islands. Depending on timing and conditions, the yacht can pause near La Digue or another captain-selected location for a final swim, snorkelling session or relaxed breakfast at anchor.

Continue towards Mahé for disembarkation at the confirmed berth or transfer point. The final passage completes a four-day route combining protected marine environments, granite islands, reef cruising and some of the Seychelles’ best-known island landscapes.