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SY Sea Bird & SY Sea Star

Seychelles · Liveaboard

from EUR 1,985 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2000 / 2007
Length × width
42 m × 8 m
Cabins
9
Nitrox
NO
Wi-Fi
NO
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Two sister sailing yachts operated as one shared liveaboard product
  • Same itineraries, standards, services, and onboard experience on both vessels
  • The specific yacht (Sea Bird or Sea Star) is assigned closer to the departure date
  • Yacht assignment depends on operational planning and availability
  • Guests are guaranteed the same level of comfort, crew, and activities, regardless of the yacht assigned
  • Suitable for divers and non-divers looking for a flexible Seychelles sailing experience

About SY Sea Bird & SY Sea Star

Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the SY Sea Bird or SY Sea Star, two stunning twin-mast sailing yachts that explore the breathtaking waters of the Seychelles. With itineraries that include a week-long cruise from Mahe to Port Victoria and back, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes that this region has to offer.

Onboard, enjoy the comfort of spacious cabins and the unique experience of a two-tiered sundeck, perfect for soaking in panoramic views. Each day features guided dives for certified divers, with the first dive priced at €35 and subsequent dives at €15. With a dedicated dive instructor and the opportunity to snorkel, kayak, or fish, there’s something for everyone, whether you're a diver or simply looking to relax.

Indulge in delicious full-board meals prepared by a dedicated chef, and take advantage of complimentary snorkeling gear. While you won’t find Wi-Fi or nitrox onboard, the focus here is on the natural beauty surrounding you. Experience the Seychelles like never before, with 72 scheduled departures to choose from.

Routes & departures

Seychelles Cruise7 nights · 63 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Embarkation at the Inter - I sland Qua y at 1030hrs, f ollowed by the Captain's welcome briefing. Depart P ort Victoria at 1200hrs, sailing from Mahé to a late afternoon anchor age at R ound I sland, just of f the isle of Pr aslin. In the evening, introduce y ourself to Creole cuisine with a welcome barbecue dinner onboard.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Sail to Praslin, Sey chelles' second-largest inhabited island, for disembarkation to the famous World Heritage Site, the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve. This ancient forest is home to the curiously shaped double coconut, the coco de mer , as well as the Black Parrot, unique to Praslin. Explore the valley's eerie path ways beneath its canopy of massive palms, bef ore returning onboard f or afternoon opportunities to div e, snork el or enjo y other w ater sports.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    A morning sail brings the vessel to La Digue, a sleepy island communit y where o x -carts and bicycles still remain the most common mode of transportation throughout the island. La Digue is home to the endemic Sey chelles Paradise Fly catcher, and is perhaps most famous f or its massiv e gr anite boulder formations at Anse Source d' Argent, which is thought to be the most photographed beach on earth. Explore the entire island by bicy cle, perhaps stopping by Union Estate, a sprawling network of traditional island activities, including a copr a mill, vanilla plantation, and shipy ard. In the morning the vessel sails tow ard Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur (the Sisters) for excellent snorkelling and diving, and for a relaxing visit of these unique and completely uninhabited tropical islands. In the afternoon, visit Coco Island, one of Seychelles tiny granite jewels, a fantastic spot f or snorkelling within a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    In the morning the vessel sails toward Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur (the Sisters) for ex cellent snork elling and diving, and for a relaxing visit of these unique and completely uninhabited tropical islands. In the afternoon, visit Coco I sland, one of Seychelles’ tiny granite jewels, a fantastic spot for snorkelling within a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Sail to Booby Island for a morning of diving and water sports. After lunch, sail to Aride I sland, a globally important nature reserve with more native bird species than any other island, including five endemics and the world's largest population of 3 species (Lesser Noddy , A udubon's Shearw ater and Seychelles Warbler). The nature trail leads to a spectacular cliff -top view with the largest frigatebird roost outside of Aldabra. Aride is the only natur al location in the world for W right's Gardenia and 400 species of fish have been recorded around the island.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    In the morning disembark at Curieuse for a visit of this virtually uninhabited island. Experience the island's vast mangrove forests and its giant tortoise farm, along with the historic ruins of this former leper colony. After a barbecue lunch on the island, enjoy an array of water sports or simply relax and enjoy the island's beautif ul beach and turquoise waters. Sail to St. Pierre, the small granite outcrop just off Praslin for more water -sports.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely sail back tow ards Mahé, with a last stop at St. Anne f or more snorkelling or diving, followed by a farewell barbecue. Overnight at Ile Seche.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Early morning sail towards Victoria. Disembarkation at the Inter - Island Qua y at 08.30hrs.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Transfer to the boat Embarkation at the Inter-Island Quay at 1030hrs Depart Port Victoria at 1200hrs Sailing from Mahé to a late afternoon anchorage at Round Island, just off the isle of Praslin   Last day of the trip Enjoy a leisurely sail back towards Mahé, with a last stop at Ile Seche for more diving/ or snorkelling, followed by a farewell barbecue. The vessel then sails into Port Victoria for an overnight stay. Disembarkation at the Inter-Island Quay at 08.30hrs.

Departures · 63

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What's included

  • ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
  • ✓ Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) prepared by a dedicated chef
  • ✓ Snorkeling (fins, masks, snorkels), kayaking and bottom-line fishing equipment free of charge.
  • ✓ 1 Dive instructor
  • ✓ 8 days dive package
  • ✓ NOTE: we do not confirm for clients, when booking the trip aboard Sea Star-or Sea Bird, on which boat they cruise. We only know it apr. 3-4 weeks before departure
  • ✕ Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits are all available on board.
  • ✕ Each day's first dive: 35 Euros / Subsequent dives: 15 Euros. For an 8 dive pack, there is a promotional price of 120 Euros.
  • ✕ There is no nitrox available.
  • ✕ Transfer to/from the vessel at the beginning/end of the cruise. It can be organized through our office upon request, also pre-booked, and included in the invoice. Transfer on Mahe from Airport to Inter-Island Quay 35 Euro per way, on Praslin: from jetty to Anse Possession 30 Euro per way
  • ✕ Excursion/landing fees/Conservation fees: 182 EUR per adult all season
  • ✕ Single supplement: 50% supplement
  • ✕ Guided Dives for certified divers (incl tanks and weights) : Each Day's First Dive: €35 / Subsequent Dives: €15 e.g. for 2 dives in a day the charge would be 50 euro
  • ✕ Dive Package (8 guided dives with instructor): 150 not including rental equipment

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