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We have an excellent selection of yachts, sailboats, catamarans and power boats which one can charter, bareboat or crewed, by the week or longer. Half day and full day Yacht Charters, with captain and sometimes crew, can also be booked in advance or simply stop by the Seychelles Marine Charter Association at the Harbor in Victoria. Day excursions usually include drinks and a light lunch.
For sailors, there are two tides a day with a range of 1.5 - 2 meters at high water springs. There are two seasons, wet and dry.
The wet season is October to April with showers November through January. Wind speeds range force 2 - 5 from the northwest. Sailing winds are ideal; the best anchorages are on the south and east coasts of the islands or in sheltered bays.
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Plane: Air Seychelles operates Twin Otters and Islanders on the inter-island flights. They are highly suitable for short and frequent runs. Apart from travelling from one island to another it is a good way to discover the Seychelles from the air and with breath-taking views. 
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By Sea Private ferries and a high speed catamaran operate between Mahe, Praslin and La Diguethese islands. We do not recommend the ferry between Mahe and Praslin because sailings are frequently cancelled due to mechanical reasons and sea conditions. |
Helicopter Helicopter Seychelles, under private ownership and joint venture with Air Seychelles. In addition to weekday morning transfer services between Mahe and Silhouette, Helicopter Seychelles can also be chartered for sightseeing or for private transfers. Scenic Helicopter Tours are also available. Scenic tours of Mahe are available and range from 15 to 30 minutes long. Prebooking is essential. |
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Fishing: If you are interested in Fishing, guides can be organised. Please make sure to bring your own equipment!  Being situated between 4 and 10° South, the Seychelles are outside the hurricane zone. Two seasons occur here: the north-west monsoon, from October to May and the south-east monsoon from June to October. The former is the best season for fly fishing: the fair weather and calm seas offer good sport in the whole of the Seychelles. The temperature and humidity are high with more rainfall. Remote islands can be reached by boat.
During the south-east monsoon the winds blow steadily between 15 and 30 mph. The sea is generally rough, but the water is cooler and this is prime time for sailfish and tuna. Only when the winds blow very hard in August and September can the fishing be difficult or even impossible. Places like Poivre and St Joseph may become inaccessible. Bluewater fishing is always possible from Praslin, in the lee of the numerous neighbouring islands.
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Diving and Snorkelling: The best months for diving are March to May and September to November when the seas are at their calmest. Among countless others you will encounter massive stingrays, eagle rays, white tip reef sharks and much more marine life. During this time visibility can reach over 30 metres on offshore sites and the water temperatures can reach 29°C. However conditions are generally good throughout the year Ask a dozen divers about the scuba diving in the Seychelles and you'll certainly get a dozen answers. This concerned us, as we find the diving there generally excellent with one or two average dives thrown in here and there. But after a lot of thought and additional research we think the reason is that the Seychelles diving is more unpredictable than it is average. From day to day, although conditions remain fairly similar, what's happening under the surface changes like night and day. The Underwater Centre is Seychelles' largest and foremost dive operator. It has operations on both Mahe and Praslin and offers PADI developed courses and a extraordinary WHALE SHARKS diving trips. For the die-hard divers who prefer liveaboard diving, since the 1998 introduction of the Indian Ocean Explorer, the Seychelles is now on the map with its own 70 foot, 16 diver liveaboard. With 7, 10, 12 and 14 night cruises, it will take you not only to the northern island groups, but also to the highly prized virgin diving in the Aldabra islands, over 1500 miles south of Mahe. |
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There are several walks and trails within the Seychelles that offer the would be explorer a perfect opportunity to experience the natural wonders of this tropical paradise. Well sign posted walks are scattered amongst Mahe, Praslin and La Digue and some excellent booklets are available to guide you along the way. Some of the walks are very easy and accessible by most, whilst some of them are more difficult. Be sure to find out if they are within your capability before setting off.
When walking it is important that you are correctly equipped. Obviously a good pair of shoes and a hat or cap are essential. Even though it is advisable to walk early morning it will still be warmer than most of us are used to and a good supply of water should be taken. Food should also accompany you during your walk and a plastic bag to ensure that you do not leave any unwanted litter behind.
If you take the correct precautions you will be able to enjoy the spectacular scenery and discover the unique wildlife of the Seychelles in a comfortable and easy manner. Please remember that you should never throw down lit matches or cigarettes, as fire has destroyed some areas of natural vegetation in the past. Plants or animals should never be removed as some of them are found nowhere else in the world in fact the only thing we encourage you to take, is to take photographs!
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These are some of the options that we can arrange for your Helicopter experience in the Seychelles.
Charter Flights Scenic flights these can be arranged from any Helistop at the time convenient to the passenger. The duration and routing for scenic flights can be tailored to each customer's requirement. Helicopter Seychelles personnel are happy to suggest the best route and flight time for specific islands and weather conditions. Island transfers The two Helistops on Mahé (Seychelles International Airport, and Plantation Helistop) and one on Ste Anne Island (expect to be in operation soon upon opening of the resort) are linked by helicopter. Helistop hops The three Helistops on Mahé, Seychelles International Airport, Victoria Helistop and Plantation Helistop are linked by helicopter. A helistop hop refers to a transfer between any two of the Mahé helistops. It also refers to a flight from La Digue to Praslin or vice versa on Friday or Sunday afternoons, when a helicopter is standing by at the La Digue helistop. |
Distances from Mahé
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