Tanzania Motor
Five motor yachts serve Tanzanian waters during the northeast monsoon season, with itineraries covering Zanzibar, Mafia Island and the Rufiji Delta.
Tanzania Family
Tanzania’s island chain offers family charter yachts sheltered anchorages, accessible reefs and cultural richness across a settled October-to-April window.
Pemba Motor
Pemba Island sits 80 kilometres north of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, a steep and forested island renowned for some of the best diving in the western Indian Ocean. Unlike Zanzibar, which has developed rapidly as a mass tourism destination, Pemba remains largely undiscovered, with small fishing villages along its deeply indented west coast and virtually no charter infrastructure. Five motor yachts operate in these waters, reaching Pemba as part of an East African circuit that typically includes Zanzibar, Pemba and the Mozambique Channel beyond.
Pemba Family
Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago offers family charter guests one of East Africa last genuinely untouched island experiences. Unlike Zanzibar, which has seen rapid tourist development, Pemba retains the character of a working Tanzanian island with clove plantations, mangrove forests and fishing villages whose inhabitants rarely encounter private yacht guests. For families, this combination of cultural authenticity, outstanding snorkelling and a complete absence of crowds makes Pemba an attractive alternative to more developed Indian Ocean destinations. Five family yachts cover this circuit.
Sri Lanka Motor
Sri Lanka is emerging as one of South Asia most promising yacht charter destinations, an island of extraordinary natural diversity whose coastal waters range from the blue-water passages of the south coast to the sheltered lagoons and mangrove systems of the north-west. Five motor yachts are currently available for Sri Lankan charters, based primarily in Colombo and Galle, with routes encompassing the southern whale-watching corridor between Mirissa and Dondra Head, the historic Dutch harbour at Trincomalee and the deserted beaches of the north-west coast around Kalpitiya.
Mahe Motor
Mahe is the hub of Seychelles charter sailing, the largest island in the archipelago and the departure point for voyages to Praslin, La Digue and the extraordinary outer island chains that extend south-west across the Indian Ocean toward Aldabra. Five motor yachts are based in or regularly operating from Mahe, ranging from day-range cruisers suited to the inner islands to expedition-capable vessels that can reach the Amirantes and beyond. The combination of granite rock formations, coral reef and emerald jungle inland makes the immediate waters among the most photogenic in the Indian Ocean.
Mahe Family
Mahe and the inner Seychelles are among the most family-friendly charter destinations in the world, combining warm and calm seas, exceptional beaches, friendly wildlife and short distances between anchorages. The reliability of the weather during the two settled seasons and the variety of activities from snorkelling to tortoise encounters make the Seychelles consistently popular with families returning to the Indian Ocean. Five family yachts operate from Mahe, all with crews experienced in managing the inner island circuit and the marine park permit requirements.
Madagascar Family
Madagascar captivates children and adults alike in ways that no other Indian Ocean destination quite manages. The wildlife is extraordinary, with ring-tailed lemurs, giant chameleons and the ancient Adansonia baobabs providing natural spectacles that even young guests find genuinely arresting. For families, the Nosy Be archipelago on the north-west coast offers an ideal combination of calm and protected waters, excellent snorkelling and short distances between anchorages. Five family-friendly yachts operate in Malagasy waters, with crews experienced in the local permit and clearance requirements.
India Motor
India coastline stretches more than 7,500 kilometres from Gujarat in the north-west to the Andaman Islands in the far east, offering charter waters ranging from the backwaters of Kerala to the colonial harbours of Goa and the world-class diving of the Lakshadweep archipelago. A motor yacht provides the flexibility to work this varied geography efficiently, moving between anchorages along the Malabar and Coromandel coasts and reaching the outer island groups inaccessible to fly-and-dive operators. Five motor yachts are available for Indian coastal charters, most based in Goa or the Andaman Islands.
India Family
India offers family charter guests a layered experience that few other destinations can match: ancient forts and colonial waterfronts, warm Indian Ocean waters with excellent snorkelling, seafood cooked fresh each day by a local crew, and the extraordinary reefs of the Andaman Islands. Five family yachts are available for Indian coastal charters, most suited to the sheltered waters of Goa, Kerala and the Andaman Islands during the dry season. Itineraries are typically structured around two or three main areas rather than a continuous coastal passage.
