Indian Ocean
Turquoise lagoons, palm-fringed islands and extraordinary marine life make the Indian Ocean a spectacular setting for a yacht charter. A Maldives or Seychelles yacht charter offers a very different style of sailing, from the atolls and coral reefs of the Maldives to the granite islands, secluded beaches and lush landscapes of the Seychelles. Swim and snorkel among vibrant reefs, explore deserted islands and anchor in impossibly clear waters, with plenty of opportunities to experience the distinctive cultures and cuisine of these remote island nations. With warm tropical conditions and some of the world’s most beautiful cruising grounds, sailing in the Indian Ocean is an exceptional choice for an adventurous yet wonderfully relaxed yacht charter.
Maldives
The Maldives is less about sailing from one harbour to the next and more about disappearing into a world of coral atolls, tiny islands and open ocean. A Maldives yacht charter offers a rare sense of freedom, with turquoise lagoons, uninhabited sandbanks and extraordinary marine life unfolding around every anchorage. Dive with manta rays and whale sharks, snorkel directly from the yacht, explore remote islands or spend the afternoon anchored off a deserted sandbank with nothing but reef and ocean on the horizon. With year-round tropical warmth and some of the world’s clearest waters, sailing in the Maldives is an immersive escape where the sea itself becomes the destination.
Sailing season: November through May
Seychelles
Giant granite boulders, jungle-covered mountains and impossibly clear water give the Seychelles some of the most spectacular scenery in the Indian Ocean. A Seychelles yacht charter is an invitation to explore a remarkable collection of islands, from the famous beaches of Mahé and Praslin to the wild beauty of La Digue and the remote nature reserves of the outer islands. Sail between sheltered bays, snorkel over vibrant reefs, spot giant tortoises and explore beaches that feel almost untouched. With warm tropical waters, abundant marine life and short passages between many of the islands, sailing in the Seychelles combines easy cruising with extraordinary natural beauty and a genuine sense of escape.
Sailing season: year-round