Motor yacht charter in the Seychelles combines granite island scenery unlike anything in the Indo-Pacific with the flexibility to reach inner and outer island groups that are inaccessible to any resort guest. Five motor yachts cover Indian Ocean routes including the Seychelles, ranging from 30 to 55 metres, operating primarily from the main island of Mahe and offering itineraries through the Inner Islands, the Amirantes and the Outer Islands depending on season and yacht range. The proximity of anchorages in the Inner Islands means a motor yacht can cover Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette and Curieuse in a single week without any passage longer than three hours.nnThe Seychelles marine environment is exceptional. Aldabra Atoll, one of only two raised coral atolls in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to 152,000 giant tortoises and is accessible only by ocean-going vessel, requiring a permit from the Seychelles Islands Foundation. The Amirantes chain, 300 kilometres southwest of Mahe, contains flat coral islands with undisturbed reef that the inner island fleet rarely visits, offering what may be the best diving in the Indian Ocean.nnCharter rates for motor yachts in the Seychelles range from 50,000 to 250,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance adds roughly 30 percent, covering fuel and provisioning from Victoria Harbour on Mahe. The most reliable season is May through October during the southeast trade wind, which produces consistent sailing conditions. November through April, the northwest monsoon season, offers calmer seas but shorter visibility windows for diving.
