Spirit of Ponant

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~230 HP engines burn roughly 18.4 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 386 L ≈ €652 at €1.69/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

A recognised sailing licence such as an ICC or IYT qualification is required, together with an adequate sailing résumé.

Tucked into Roche Caiman on Mahé's central coast, this marina puts you just 10 minutes from Seychelles International Airport and 5 km from the capital Victoria. Read more →

Year-round; the calmer northwest-monsoon season runs October–April and the breezier southeast trades April–October.