Yacht charter and Boat rental in Praslin

April and October are the transition months, often with lighter winds, but calm seas are not guaranteed. The north-west and south-east trade-wind seasons change which coast gives shelter. Stronger south-east winds can make passages between islands rough. Check the Seychelles marine forecast and the charter company's limits every day, and choose the route and anchorage to suit the wind, swell and your crew.

Start with short day trips around Baie Sainte Anne / Praslin in weather your crew can handle. Pick a nearby harbour as a fallback and get to know the boat before a longer crossing. Book a skippered charter if nobody in your crew has experience with navigation or berthing.

Decide first between day trips and sleeping aboard. The boats on offer here include sailing yachts and catamarans. Compare cabin layout, shade, fuel or charging terms, draught and berth size. Before booking, check where the boat may go and whether your crew can handle it.

Choose the marina first, then compare flights and road transfers via Praslin (PRI) / Mahé (SEZ). Check the full journey to the marina and leave time for shopping and the boat handover. If you arrive late, spend the first night in the base marina.

Check the current rules of SPGA / Curieuse / Saint Pierre before you choose your stops. Access, anchoring and mooring rules differ by zone, and some zones charge entry fees or close. Follow official maps, signs and local instructions, protect the seabed and shoreline and use waste facilities. An empty spot does not mean you may anchor or moor there.

An overnight permit in Curieuse Marine National Park costs SCR250 per boat per night, regardless of length, for example for a 12 m yacht (as of October 2026). Non-residents also pay SCR300 per person to enter the park. The permit does not include a marina berth, water or electricity, and it does not guarantee a mooring. Ask how to pay.

Bareboat requirements depend on the boat, engine, flag and sailing area. Your licence has to meet the local rules, and the charter company has to accept it. Send your licence and sailing CV to the charter company before you pay, and ask whether you also need a VHF certificate. If your licence or experience falls short, book a skippered charter.

Ask the charter company whether it can provide a skipper for your boat. Bareboat listings do not include one. Before booking, agree on the fee, working hours, the skipper's berth and meals. If no skipper is available, choose another boat that comes with one.

For a relaxed week, plan a short route around Baie Sainte Anne / Praslin / Curieuse and pick the base marina to match. For longer or more exposed passages, you need suitable weather, written approval from the charter company and enough time to get back. Keep a fallback harbour in mind and spend the last night close to the base.