Cabin cruise in the Seychelles by gulet

Your Boat

• S.V Sea Pearl
• 8 total cabins
• 20 people max
• 8 crew members

Your cruise will take place aboard Sea Pearl, a 35-metre-long gulet. You will enjoy the spacious air-conditioned lounge to relax away from the heat. You will be able to sunbathe on the sun deck, a shaded area will also be at your disposal on this deck. The dinghy will allow you to disembark on the islands in complete safety.

• Air-conditioned main lounge
• Television
• Sun deck
• Deck Shower
• Beach towels
• Bath towel
• Laundry (extra charge)

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

The gulet has 6 double/triple cabins (comprising a double bed and a single bunk bed) and 2 twins cabins (comprising two single bunk beds). They are all air-conditioned (centralized regulation) and equipped with storage lockers, a reading lamp, electric sockets (220 V European type) and a washbasin. Shower rooms with showers and toilets are located behind the cabins and are to be shared with all passengers.

Itinerary of your cruise

The captain will guide you through the Indian Ocean in search of the flora and fauna of the Seychelles. The Vallée de Mai with its coconut trees, the bird sanctuary of Cousin Island and the immense granite rocks are among the must-see attractions of this archipelago.

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

• What are the necessary documents for a trip to the Seychelles?

  What are the necessary documents for a trip to the Seychelles?
  
  French nationals must be in possession of a valid passport and your return or onward ticket. A visa is not required for stays of less than 3 months.
  
  Seychelles tourist visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland for a stay up to 30 days.
  
  This information is subject to change by the authorities of the country visited. It is not uncommon for border crossing rules to change.

• What are the recommended vaccinations to go to the Seychelles?

  No vaccine is mandatory but some are recommended (diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP); rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) in children; tuberculosis vaccination is also desirable).
  Vaccinations against typhoid fever and hepatitis A and B are sometimes offered.
  
  WARNING!
  Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers from countries where there is a risk of transmission (a list of which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/ith/chapters/ithchapterannex1FR.pdf). A valid international vaccination certificate must be presented upon arrival in the Seychelles.

• Is everyone on board English-speaking?

  Please note that this cruise is not exclusive to English travelers. It is quite common to meet people of various nationalities on board as we offer cruises to international clientele - encouraging curious and enriching exchanges for both passengers and crew.
  Crew members are multilingual and qualified to offer multilingual service.

• How does a cruise with Skipper work? And a Hostess?

  All the skippers we propose are registered and have the necessary professional certificates. They speak English fluently. If you have any special requirements regarding the skipper, please let us know. The skipper is in charge of the navigation and your safety on board. Do not hesitate to take part in the manoeuvres with him, he will be happy to teach you the basics of navigation. Concerning the organization, the skipper sleeps on the boat, either in a separate cabin or in the saloon. The skipper is not in charge of cooking or washing up. On request, a hostess (or cook) can prepare your meals, clean the saloon, your cabins and more generally ensure the good order of the boat. All our cabin cruises include the services, at least, of a skipper and a hostess (unless otherwise specified in the contract).

• What does the conservation fee cover?

  Conservation fees cover the entrance fees to the islands and marine parks according to the program:
  - Guided tour of the Vallée de Mai and the mini bus to get to the site.
  - Guided tour of Cousin or Aride depending on the season.
  
  Only the excursion of La Digue is extra (10 € /person for the entrance of the Union Estate park) and the rental of a bicycle or ox-cart directly on the island.

• What is the honeymoon offer?

  What is the honeymoon offer?
  
  The couple receives a 25% discount on the amount of the cruise (not applicable on storage fees).
  
  To be noted :
  

  Offer valid for 6 months after the wedding (subject to present their wedding certificate)

  This offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers

• Is the departure guaranteed aboard this yacht?

  Depending on the time of the year, the cruise is carried out on one itinerary or another as indicated above. Departures remain guaranteed and stopovers are guaranteed (except for technical and/or meteorological reasons). For more information please contact your GlobeSailor consultant.

• What is the currency used in the Seychelles?

  The currency in the Seychelles is the Seychelles rupee.
  
  As a foreign national, you can pay in foreign currency (euros or dollars) for your accommodation, transport (car rental, boat or plane trip...), some restaurants, and entrance fees to some sites. However, change will be given back to you in rupees.
  But this payment in foreign currency is not an obligation.
  
  Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere (Visa and MasterCard mainly, American Express and Diners Club a little more rarely), as well as traveller's cheques in large establishments.
  
  The majority of banks are located in Mahé, more precisely in Victoria, at the airport and near Beau Vallon. There are branches on the 2 other main islands (Praslin and La Digue).
  
  It is forbidden to leave the Seychelles with more than 2,000 rupees in your possession.

• What are the payments to be made to confirm my reservation?

  To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will make an option for you while you collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), from 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. A deposit of 100% will be required for any reservation made less than one month before departure. The balance is due 60 days before departure at the latest.

• What happens in case of cancellation?

  In case of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 30% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// from 29 days to departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
  We advise our clients to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr