From tropical forests to the seabed, explore the Seychelles

Your Boat

• SeaBird
• 9 total cabins
• 22 people max
• 9 crew members

Your sailboat, more than 42 meters long, is a large ketch (two-masted sailboat) equipped with Bermuda sails. Restored in 2010, it combines a modern and spacious interior (9 suites) with an elegant deck ideal for your moments of relaxation. The access to the sea is facilitated by a swimming platform, to make the most of water sports activities! With its bar/lounge and air-conditioned dining room, the common areas offer optimal comfort!

Your cruise can also take place aboard the sailboat SeaStar (a three-masted yacht with 9 cabins, offering the same level of comfort).

• Air-conditioned Bar/Lounge and Dining Room
• TV, DVD, stereo
• Ice cube maker
• Washing machine, dryer
• Several sun loungers
• Lounge area on the covered deck

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

Your Cabin

With its 9 cabins, the Seabird can accommodate up to 22 people on board. The yacht has 6 "triple" cabins (double bed, single bed and private bathroom) and 3 double cabins (private bathroom).

Itinerary of your cruise

Whether you like water sports, nature walks or discovering other cultures, the archipelago is full of treasures. This cruise will make you discover the most beautiful places of the Seychelles such as Anse Source d'Argent or the Sainte-Anne Natural Park.

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?

  No visa is required. You will need to present a valid passport (at least until the date of departure from Seychelles), be able to prove your solvency on the spot, show proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. You will then obtain a short stay visa valid for 3 months. Beyond that, a residence permit will be required.

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

  No vaccine is mandatory for the Seychelles. Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B are sometimes offered.

• 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 charter with Skipper work?

  All the skippers we offer 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).

• Is the departure guaranteed aboard this yacht?

  One of the specificities of this cruise is that it takes place on board the SeaBird presented above or the SeaStar, a sailing boat offering the same conditions of comfort and services. The departure boat cannot be insured at the time of booking. Departures are still insured at the time of booking. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact your GlobeSailor advisor.

• What does the conservation fee cover?

  These conservation fees cover the entrance fees to the islands and marine parks according to the programme:
  - 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 the Dyke is extra (10 Euros per person for the entrance of the Union Estate park) and the rental of a bicycle or ox-cart directly on the island.

• What are the conditions of participation in the honeymoon offer?

  The couple benefits from a 10% discount on the amount of the cruise (not applicable on storage fees).
  
  Valid within 6 months after the wedding. Proof of marriage may be required.
  If you are sailing aboard the Sea Star, honeymoon cabin allocated at no extra charge on the first booking.
  
  (We cannot confirm at the time of booking which boat will be used for the departure, see F.A.Q : Is the departure guaranteed on board this yacht? )
  Other surprises are in store on board
  
  This offer cannot be combined with the early booking discount of -10%.

• 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. Change will nevertheless 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 pocket.

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

  To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSalor 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 45 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