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Yacht Charter in Curieuse Island

Curieuse Island, Praslin (Seychelles)

⏱ 8 hours

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About this experience

Yacht Charter in Curieuse Island is a private boat hire excursion from Praslin, Seychelles, offering access to the island's protected marine park and giant tortoise sanctuary. The charter includes a licensed skipper, fuel, and snorkelling gear, with routes passing the coral reefs of St. Pierre and the mangrove-lined Anse Jose beach. This activity suits small groups seeking a flexible day on the water with landfall on a granitic island managed by the Seychelles National Parks Authority.

What to expect

Charter durations range from 4 to 8 hours, with morning departures from Praslin's jetty and return before sunset
The package includes a skipper, fuel, cooler with ice, snorkelling masks, fins, and a beach picnic lunch on Anse Jose
Visitors land at the ranger station on Curieuse Island, where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely near the old leper colony ruins
Snorkelling stops occur at St. Pierre Islet, a granite outcrop with coral gardens and parrotfish, sergeant majors, and hawksbill turtles
The route passes through the Curieuse Marine National Park, where mooring buoys are mandatory and entry fees are covered in the charter price
This charter suits families with children aged 6 and above, as well as small groups of up to 8 passengers per vessel