Itinerary
EXPLORE THE SERENE SEYCHELLES
Captain Peter Carlsson of 80-metre Elements pens a luxurious trip around the Seychelles that shows the best of its quiet coves, lush rainforest and turquoise waters.
“The main island has a beautiful rainforest and its own microclimate,” explains Captain Peter. “As you cruise away from the island, the weather becomes more stable with amazing water and sea temperatures from 33 degrees Celsius."
The area is pristine and uncrowded, with many beautiful white sandy beaches.
"During my last charter in the Seychelles, the guests enjoyed the area very much, spending every day free diving and spearfishing.
"They returned to Elements with incredible catches, including tuna, sailfish and marlin.”
Eden Island
Meet 80-metre Elements in the beautiful marina of Eden Island, which is a short 10-minute transfer from Victoria International Airport. Allow the crew to welcome you on board with a glass of champagne and take it the mountainous surroundings.
In the afternoon, Elements will cruise a few miles north to Saint Anne Marine National Park - an archipelago of six islands teeming with wildlife. Snorkel the reefs to spot kaleidoscopic marine life and familiarise yourself with the yacht’s brimming toybox before dinner on the aft deck by chef Pania Kenny.
Beau Vallon Beach
In the early morning, Elements will weigh anchor and cruise 13 nautical miles west around the tip of Mahé. Famed for its crystalline shallows, which are ideal for snorkelling, the yacht will draw up to Beau Vallon Beach just as breakfast is served on board before the magnificent coastline, peppered with swaying palm trees.
Head to shore and stroll along the beach in the early morning, taking a dip in the warm sea. For lunch, choose from the restaurants that line the beach before heading to Trader Vik’s for a cocktail. After an afternoon on board the yacht, sundowners are served on deck before heading back to shore to the local night market for dinner.
Cap Ternay Marine Park
Awake to see the verdant hills of Cap Ternay Marine Park drawing closer as Elements drops anchor off a quiet and picturesque beach where a freshwater stream runs to the sea.
Begin your day with a massage in the yacht’s spa before hopping into the warm shallows from the swim platform.
After lunch on board, snorkel in the lagoon looking out for eagle rays below the surface and relax on the beach with panoramic views to the green-carpeted Morne Seychellois peak. In the afternoon, take the tender to Port Launay Bay and Hotel where adventure seekers will enjoy the zip lines and rock climbing at Constance Ephelia Resort.
Petit Anse
Following a gentle overnight cruise 10 nautical miles south, arrive at Petit Anse - a sandy beach cove where the Four Seasons Hotel and Beach is nestled in the beautiful bay, surrounded by lush rainforest.
Swim and snorkel in the turquoise lagoon from the yacht’s dual swim platform and enjoy the yacht’s water toys in a beautiful setting; the crew can set up the play park for some fun, or you may like to take the Seabobs for an underwater adventure.
Anse Lazio, Grand Anse
Just as breakfast is served on the sundeck, Elements will drop anchor before the immaculate, palm-fringed beach of Anse Lazio on the northwest of Praslin Island. Possibly one of the best kept secrets in the Seychelles, soak up the sensational views as azure waves lap the powder-white shores.
Here is a great place to plan an action-packed day using all the water toys and snorkel amongst the coral whilst looking out for turtles.
For lunch, in the afternoon, head ashore to explore the coastal walking paths through the rich greenery of the peninsula, which lead to more secluded bays and swathes of sandy beaches. After dinner on board, cosy up in the yacht’s cinema or enjoy a digestif on the sundeck.
Curieuse Island
Elements will take a short hop over to Curieuse island, where there are stunning, quiet anchorages. This small granite island is noted for its bare red earth strewn with the unique coco de mer palms, one of the Seychelles’ cultural icons and only found on two neighbouring islands.
This is the natural habitat of the wild, giant tortoises, who will come to greet you and enjoy being hand fed.
Walk from one side of the island to the other, through mangroves teeming with wildlife and discover tiny, deserted coves dotted around the coastline. In the late afternoon, head to The Raffles Hotel for a spa treatment or choose to have a Raffles therapist on board.
La Digue Island
After breakfast before the secluded white beach, Elements will relocate nine nautical miles to Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue Island. Classed as one of the top three beaches in the world, swim in the turquoise waters before the granite rock before heading to shore in the afternoon. Explore the museum and old coconut mills before visiting the native giant tortoises. A local guide can whisk you along a hiking and rock-climbing tour or surfing lesson for those that want to stick to the water. Climb to the top of the island for panoramic views whilst learning about the amazing indigenous flora and fauna that resides on this magical place.
Six Senses Resort, Felicité Island
For another wonderful day of water sports, Elements will relocate to the neighbouring resort island of Felicité. This lush, granite isle is just a short tender ride from one of the best snorkelling spots in the world where the abundant marine life is fascinating.
The luxurious Six Senses private island resort is an idyllic ecological sanctuary. Fill the afternoon here with exquisite dining and spa treatments on the powder-white sands. Enjoy sundowners on board as you cruise just 30 nautical miles back to Mahé, which can be timed for departure. Enjoy a final dinner on board, ingeniously created by Chef Pania before the crew see you safely off to the airport tonight or the following morning.
Elements is available for charter with Ocean Independence. For more information, contact the brokers today.
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