Seychelles

Lying 1,000 miles off Africa’s east coast, between 240 and 600 miles north of the equator in the Indian Ocean, the 115 islands that comprise the Republic of Seychelles are among the most isolated in the world. Today, the population of the entire country numbers only 84,000, and it represents a rich commingling of French, British, Indian, Middle Eastern, and African culture. The French influence remains prominent; Creole is commonly spoken along with English.

While coral atolls make up most of the 72 low-lying Outer Islands, the majority of the Inner Islands, the largest of which consist of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, are geological wonders of twisted granite, mountainous and lush with tropical forests that support species of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Giant tortoises inhabit some of the Seychelles, nesting on the fine, white-sand beaches fronted with exquisitely beautiful coral reefs and azure seas that make a Seychelles yacht charter vacation unique and enriching.

Weather in Seychelles

Temperatures are warm year-round between 79ºF and 82ºF in the Seychelles. The best time to visit is during the season transition in April/May and October/November when the water visibility is optimal at +30 meters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling and diving. It’s hot and humid between November and March with north-westerly trade winds and the wettest months are between December and February. It’s drier May to September and less humid with south-easterly trade winds.

Sailing conditions between October and March in the Seychelles feature north-westerly trade winds averaging 8 to 12 knots. Between May and September the south-easterly winds blow between 10 and 20 knots, bringing cooler, windy conditions that are ideal for sailing.