Mahé: Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise
Explore the beauty of the Saint-Anne Nation Marine Park and Moyenne island on this tour from Mahé. Make stops at the coral reefs for swimming.
★ 4.6512 reviews
$123From / person
Destination guide
Catamaran tours in Seychelles
2 hand-picked catamaran trips on the water in Seychelles — sunset cruises, snorkel runs, full-day sails — ranked by what real guests say, not by who paid us.
2 TOURS
AVG ★ 4.40
735 VERIFIED REVIEWS
FROM $123 – $293
Catamaran tours in Seychelles — what to expect
Lagoon snorkel · dolphin watch · waterfall walks · beach BBQ.
— Editorial summary
Catamaran tourism in Seychelles runs through Grand'Anse Mahé, Victoria, with 2 bookable tours in our index. The Indian Ocean region as a whole favours lagoon snorkel · dolphin watch · waterfall walks · beach bbq, and Seychelles fits that pattern.
What you can typically expect on a Seychelles catamaran: lagoon snorkel · dolphin watch · waterfall walks · beach bbq. Boats are sailing and motor catamarans both common; many include onboard catering. English and French standard on tourist-facing operators. Reef-safe sunscreen required in Mauritius lagoon and Seychelles marine parks.
Seychelles quick reference
- Departure points: Grand'Anse Mahé, Victoria
- Peak season: April – May and September – November (sweet spots)
- Avoid: January – March (cyclone window)
- Shoulder bargains: June, July, August (still good, slightly windier)
- Water temperature: 25–28°C
- Wind: Trade winds 10–20 kt; calmer in shoulder months
- Currency on board: Local currency or EUR; USD accepted on Mauritius
Key catamaran spots in Seychelles
The marinas, reefs and bays that anchor the catamaran scene in Seychelles. Knowing what each spot is — and what it isn't — helps you read tour itineraries critically.
Grand'Anse Mahé
1 tour indexed
Victoria
1 tour indexed
Top 2 picks in Seychelles
From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch
See the best of Praslin and La Digue on a catamaran cruise from Mahé. Wander through the forest of Vallée de Mai and visit Anse Source d'Argent Beach, one of th
★ 4.2223 reviews
$293From / person
All catamaran tours in Seychelles compared
Sort by rating, reviews, or price. The same trip can be twice the cost from a different operator — this is where you spot the value.
| Tour | Location | Rating | Reviews | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahé: Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise | Grand'Anse Mahé, Seychelles, Republic of | ★ 4.6 | 512 | From $123 | Book |
| From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch | Victoria, Seychelles, Republic of | ★ 4.2 | 223 | From $293 | Book |
Tap any column header to re-sort. Prices and ratings pulled from GetYourGuide on our last refresh.
When to sail in Seychelles
The Indian Ocean sailing calendar has three windows that matter. The peak is april – may and september – november (sweet spots). Shoulder months — june, july, august (still good, slightly windier) — beat the peak crowds and the peak pricing. Avoid january – march (cyclone window).
Peak season ✓
April – May and September – November (sweet spots). Trade winds are predictable, water clarity is at its best, and operators run at maximum frequency. Book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Shoulder ✓ Bargain
June, July, August (still good, slightly windier). Smaller crowds, lower prices, mostly the same conditions. The best value window for Seychelles catamaran tours.
Avoid ⚠
January – March (cyclone window). Operators may pause routes or run reduced schedules. If you must travel in this window, build flexibility and travel-insurance coverage into the plan.
Water temp
25–28°C. Trade winds 10–20 kt; calmer in shoulder months. Sailing and motor catamarans both common; many include onboard catering.
Every catamaran tour in Seychelles
2 tours shown
Mahé: Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise
📍 Grand'Anse Mahé, Seychelles, Republic of
From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch
📍 Victoria, Seychelles, Republic of
Practical defaults that keep you welcome in Seychelles
Tourist-facing catamaran operators in the Indian Ocean have run the same routes year after year, and they remember which guests were a pleasure to host. A few defaults keep you in the welcome column.
High Reef-safe sunscreen
Reef-safe sunscreen required in Mauritius lagoon and Seychelles marine parks. Buy a tube before you board; operators don't always sell it on board, and the captive-sale price stings if they do.
High Tipping the crew
10 % cash; some private charters include service. The crew runs hard in the sun all day for tip income. Local currency or EUR; USD accepted on Mauritius.
Medium Drinking and the sun
Open-bar cruises serve at a pace that's easy to underestimate. The wind and sun hide intoxication. Drink water between drinks, eat what the crew puts out, and never enter the water if you're unsteady.
Low Language & bookings
English and French standard on tourist-facing operators. GetYourGuide handles the booking and customer support layer; most operators reply in English even when the local language is something else.
What recent guests said
★★★★★
"It was amazing from beginning to end. The coach to pick me up arrived early and managed to get started before the departure time of 6:10. We got to the jetty in plenty of time as the roads were pretty empty. I got booked in, grabbed some cookies to take on the trip and we…"
on From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch
★★★★★
"The tour with the guide and staff was wonderful, they take care of everyone. The only disappointment I have is the transfer I contact my operator and give my address for pickup and drop off, and even reconfirm with them if everything is in order for my trip, and they…"
on From Mahé: Praslin & La Digue Island-Hopping Tour with Lunch
★★★★★
"The tour operator were great, the entire organisation was good. It was great experience overall. The catamaran was well maintained & the food was also pretty decent given the remote island perspective."
★★★★★
"It was an absolutely perfect day, the crew was very very kind and I’ll book it definitely again one day!🇸🇨❤️"
Seychelles catamaran tours — practical questions
April – May and September – November (sweet spots). Shoulder months (june, july, august (still good, slightly windier)) are the best-value window — smaller crowds, lower prices, mostly the same conditions. Avoid january – march (cyclone window).
10 % cash; some private charters include service. Service is sometimes included on private charters — check the booking confirmation. Cash is preferred.
Reef-safe sunscreen required in Mauritius lagoon and Seychelles marine parks. Bring a mineral (zinc-oxide) sunscreen from home if possible; operator-bought is usually marked up significantly.
English and French standard on tourist-facing operators. If you have a specific question or need (allergies, mobility, kids), message the operator through GetYourGuide before booking — they almost always reply within hours.
Sailing and motor catamarans both common; many include onboard catering. Shared day-charters usually carry 12–25 guests; private charters scale 2–12 typically.
Yes on almost every shared day-charter — most operators take all ages with no minimum. Open-bar adults-only sunset cruises usually have a minimum age (8 or 12). Check the offer card before booking.
Most GetYourGuide catamaran tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Look for the cancellation policy on the tour page. Travel insurance with weather coverage is the right backstop for non-refundable shoulder bookings.