This unique option allows you to immerse yourself in an experience that is 'quintessentially Seychelles' and savour the riches of the islands and the surrounding ocean as well. This unique blend of experiences will introduce you to the amazing diversity that is the hallmark of the archipelago, from the imposing peaks of Jurassic granite and lush virgin forests to the dazzling splendour of the coralline jewels which are the outer islands. Your stay in a choice of hotels or island hideaways will be complemented by a sailing voyage of discovery around the inner islands, providing you with the best of both worlds and a unique perspective on island-style living.
Designed to accommodate every budget, 'Stay & Sail' proposes a range of accommodation options from the opulence of 5-star resorts on Mahé, Praslin and the prestigious island resorts of North Island, Alphonse, Denis, Silhouette, Frégate and Desroches to the rustic charms of smaller hotels and charming guesthouses which lie at the heart of the Seychellois Creole way of life. A similar choice of sailing options is also available - from the sleek hulls of modern, high-performance vessels to the romance of sailing in century- old traditional, schooner-rigged ships steeped in history.
Whichever combination you choose, its memories will never leave you.
Hopping between the island gems of the Seychelles archipelago is the way to discover the diversity of the islands and to explore the unique characteristics and history of each one. Like members of a family, each one of Seychelles’ 115 islands is particular to itself, complete with its very own character, history and story to tell.
Some, like the principal islands of Mahé and Praslin, have been inhabited since some time while others are only now awakening to the ways of the modern world from their sleep of ages and remain wonderfully pristine and untouched.
Select_Island Hopping provides you with a unique window onto this kaleidoscope of isles through choice stays on a combination of islands to accommodate both your preferences and your budget. Options available feature the preferred 5-star resorts and island hideaways of celebrities to the soulful, authentic charms of rustic small hotels, guesthouses and islands which faithfully evoke the Creole tradition and way of life.
Fishing in nearly 1,400,000 sq. km. of Seychelles' pristine territorial waters which have been spared the ravages of commercial fishing is the experience of a lifetime.
Big-game fishing from any one of our modern fleet of fishing boats holds the promise of one of the best mixed-bag catches around – from yellowfin and dogtooth tuna, skipjack, dorado, kingfish, green jobfish to the thrill of battling sailfish and marlin.
Traditional bottom-fishing or 'palangrotte' for coral reef and deep-sea fish will provide you with some of the finest tasting fish on the planet: emperor; bream and grouper as well as a dizzying array of other demersals. Night fishing for barracuda is also a treat not to be missed.The flats and lagoons of Seychelles outer islands are renowned for their bone-fishing which is considered to be among the very best in the world.
With sparkling warm waters and myriad opportunities for granite and coral reef diving, it is not surprising that Seychelles is a popular diving destination.
The inner islands, the remains of a submerged mountain range, rest on a shallow plateau that has encouraged prolific growth of marine life while the outer islands in the southern arc of the archipelago are largely uninhabited and present the experienced diver with excellent diving spots, wall and cave dives where few have gone before. Sightings of turtles, rays and shark are relatively commonplace with seasonal visits by whale sharks a spectacular bonus.
All diving is supervised by internationally qualified and insured dive-masters or instructors with a number of courses of instruction available at internationally recognised centres and resorts.
With almost 50% of the country's limited landmass protected, Seychelles remains a well-preserved sanctuary for a host of endemic species of flora and fauna ... among which are to be found some of the rarest specimens on earth. Seychelles also boasts two UNESCO World heritage Sites: The legendary Vallée de Mai on Praslin, home to the wondrous Coco-de-Mer, and Aldabra, the planet's largest raised coral atoll.
On Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette as well as on several neighbouring islands, there are well-marked, nature trails to introduce hikers to the spectacular and unique natural treasures of these islands. Guided walks cover a variety of scenic routes and will reveal such endemic treasures as the rare Scops owl, insectivorous pitcher plant and the jellyfish tree.
Several island resorts have their own turtle nesting and other conservation programmes while others are home to important colonies of nesting seabirds, justifiably earning for Seychelles the reputation of being one of the Indian Ocean’s most important biodiversity hotspots.
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