The 13 Best Boat Trips in Seychelles

1.Curieuse & St. Pierre Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,352 reviews · 7 hours · from $93Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Praslin’s nearby islands by boat. Snorkel at St. Pierre, swim at Anse Georgette, meet free-roaming giant tortoises on Curieuse, and walk 1.7 kilometers through mangroves with a guide such as Ryan, Jason, or Francis. Hotel transfers, gear, lunch, and soft drinks are included.

“Jason was amazing guide. The animals and plants on the island were breathtaking. Would recommend for 100%”

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2.Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 475 reviews · 7 hours · from $166

Spend seven hours cruising the Saint-Anne Marine Park from Mahé, snorkeling at two reef stops, touring Moyenne Island with a guide, meeting free-roaming giant tortoises, and eating a Creole lunch. The catamaran has covered seating, toilets, and drinks for purchase. Guides may include Jacqueline, Alex, Nick, or Collin.

“The driver arrived 30 minutes later than expected, but the rest of the trip completely made up for it. We had an incredibly kind and charismatic guide named Collin, and it was clear how much he enjoyed his job. We sailed on a large and beautiful catamaran to two snorkeling spots. To top it off, we had a delicious barbecue on an island that we got to explore.”

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3.Curieuse & St-Pierre Boat Adventure with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Best value

From Praslin, join Infinity Charter Seychelles for a seven-hour boat trip to Curieuse and St. Pierre. Guides such as Benjamin, Mario, Arnold, and Aubrey lead the island visit, with tortoises, a roughly 2.5-kilometre nature walk, drinks, beach time, and one hour of snorkeling.

“We had a very nice time in this varied tour: free time at Curieuse island to start, then nice short walk through the island (good flora and fauna insights), followed by amazing giant tortoise open-air enclosure visit (with some nice snacks; or with BBQ lunch, at extra some cost), and finally the great snorkeling at St. Pierre islet. Clearly worth doing!!”

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4.Sister, Coco, and Felicite Island: Seychelles Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $166

Spend 6 to 8 hours aboard the Oplezir catamaran from La Digue or Praslin, visiting Sister Island and Coco National Park, with snorkeling, swimming, a BBQ lunch, and time among granite rocks, palms, turtles, and clear sea.

“Probably one of the best day tours at Seychelles! Beautiful catamaran, exceptional locations, best snorkeling spots! Lovely atmosphere! It is absolutely worth going!!”

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5.Private Seychelles Islands Tour by Boat with snacks & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $261Top rated

From Anse La Blague, Jacques and his crew take your private group by boat to Curieuse and St. Pierre for about four hours. Expect flexible sightseeing, snorkeling gear, wild tortoises, beaches, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol, with pickup offered in some cases.

“Merci beaucoup Jacques nous avons passé un magnifique moment en famille ! Le bateau est top et très propre. Sacré capitaine 👍🏻! Je vous le recommande sans problème”

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6.Sister & Coco Island Full-Day Cruise and Creole BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $130

From Praslin, join a small group of up to eight for a six-hour cruise to Sister, Coco, and Félicité. You will snorkel among fish and possible sea turtles, relax on Sister Island, and eat a Creole BBQ on the beach. English and French guides and audio commentary are available.

“The beach on the sister island was phenomenal and we even saw turtles while snorkeling. However the tour itself was not well organized, poor communication and no hotel pick up. Additionally be aware that 4 hours is just free time on the island.”

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7.St Anne Marine Park & Moyenne Island, Creole Lunch (Private Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $552

Leave Eden Island at 9 a.m. with a private skipper and guide for snorkeling in St. Anne Marine Park, a Moyenne Island tortoise walk, Creole lunch, and a beach or fish-feeding stop. Guides such as Ted, Johan, Arno, and Sebastian have handled past outings.

“Amazing day on the Mimi. Very knowledgeable guides. We went with 2 kids 5 and 7. Everything was arranged perfectly and the skipper was very flexible for our needs and very friendly with the kids. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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8.Private half-day boat trip at the St.Anne Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 4 hours

Meet your English- or French-speaking skipper at Marine Chartered Association in Victoria for a private four-hour trip around St. Anne Marine Park. Snorkel at three sites, look for turtles and rays, feed fish by hand, then relax on Long Island and visit Cerf Island. Gigi, Danny, or Steve may guide your boat.

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9.Glassbottom boat & Crystalkayak SteAnneMarinePark Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $92

Join SEY AMA for a full-day island-hopping trip from Eden Island. Swim at two reef sites, watch fish from a glass-bottom boat, kayak near a sandbank, eat a Creole barbecue on Cerf Island, and visit giant tortoises. Guides speak English and French, with pickup available in northern Mahé.

“Réservation facile et très bon contact avec la personne de l'agence via WhatsApp Notre capitaine Collin et son adjoint Yohan ont été vraiment top! Animation et explications impeccables! Cependant, le lancement de la journée a été décevant. Le rendez vous était fixé à 9h45 pour un départ à 10h. Notre premier contact sur place s'est fait à 10h20 suite à une sollicitation de l'agence de notre part et la personne qui nous a "accueilli" a été impolie, froide et désagréable. Nous sommes partis avec 1h de retard sans explication ni excuses et une très mauvaise première impression ! Heureusement que le personnel à bord et la qualité des fonds marins…”

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10.St Pierre and Curieuse Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $166

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard the Oplezir catamaran, swimming at St Pierre, walking Curieuse’s mangrove trail, meeting giant tortoises, eating a BBQ lunch, and swimming at Anse Georgette. English and French guides lead the day, with hotel pickup available on Praslin.

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11.Baie Ternay Park Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Spend six hours cruising Mahé’s northern coast to Anse Major and Baie Ternay Marine National Park. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and hear stories in English or French from guides such as Collin. Transfers, park fees, and water are included.

“Great trip, wonderful nature and snorkelling in bays that are hard to get to on land. The team was kind, they had style as to be there when you needed them and in the background otherwise. Transport on time, very friendly driver, Kevin. Highly recruited day trip.”

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12.Seychelles Sunset Cruise with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Cruise from L’Escale Resort to Baie Ternay National Marine Park aboard a catamaran with coastal views, a Seychelles sunset, light snacks, sparkling wine, an onboard bar, and a live DJ. French and English hosts provide shuttle pickup from selected points around Mahé.

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13.Mahe Island Private Boat Rental ~ Captain Your Own Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 7 hours

You and up to four companions get a 19-foot Italian Fisherman boat with snorkeling gear for a private day around Mahé. A guide must be onboard, and you can add a skipper, plan stops, and visit Saint-Anne Marine National Park within three nautical miles of shore.

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