Seychelles Tours: 15 Boat Days Compared

1.Praslin: Curieuse & St. Pierre Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,352 reviews · 7 hours · from $93Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring St. Pierre and Curieuse from Praslin. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, visit free-roaming giant tortoises, walk 1.7 kilometers through mangroves, and eat a Creole BBQ lunch. Guides such as Ryan, Jason, Francis, and Jack Sparrow are known for lively explanations, while hotel pickup and gear keep the day simple.

“Such a professional organization! Amazing trip, best activity on Praslin!”

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2.Curieuse Guided Tour, St Pierre, BBQ & 2 Snorkel Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 983 reviews · from $112

From your Praslin hotel, cruise to two snorkeling sites and Curieuse Island with a small group, a guided nature walk, giant tortoises, and a Creole BBQ. Guides such as Benjamin, Rocco, and Liroy are known for friendly, informative service. Expect beach time, drinks, a Takamaka rum cocktail, and weather-based route changes.

“We had an amazing experience with Benjamin as our guide during the trail and snorkeling tour in Seychelles. He was not only friendly and approachable but also very knowledgeable. Throughout the journey, he shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and nature of Seychelles, which made the experience even more enriching. On the trail, Benjamin guided us with patience and ensured we enjoyed the stunning views safely. During snorkeling, he pointed out beautiful spots and marine life, making the underwater experience unforgettable. If you are visiting Seychelles and want a guide who makes the experience both fun and educational, I would highly recommend Benjamin.Read more”

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3.St. Anne Marine Park, Moyenne & Cerf Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 862 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $92

Spend about six hours around St. Anne Marine Park, Moyenne, Long Island, Round Island, and Cerf Island. You will ride from Eden Island, see reef life, snorkel at two sites, visit giant tortoises, and eat a beachside Creole BBQ. Guides such as Michel, Rasta, Smiley, Chris, and Perry are known for lively explanations and careful water supervision.

“A brilliant day out and would highly recommend, Christopher and Hadley were amazing!! The island was stunning and the bbq lovely.”

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4.Mahé: Customizable Private Tour of Island with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 671 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Mahé in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or French-speaking driver-guide. Plan your route together, then visit Victoria, beaches, gardens, viewpoints, heritage sites, or the Takamaka Rum Factory. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, and the cruise port. Guides such as Emily, Alistair, Colin, and Jean-Claude are frequently assigned.

“Alistair was a great guide! He completely tailored the tour to us, and had some really good recommendations. 10/10 recommend!”

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5.Praslin: Curieuse & St Pierre Island Day Trip with Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 572 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

From Praslin, you’ll cruise to Curieuse with guides such as Benjamin, Aubrey, or Sebastian, walk through mangroves, see free-roaming Aldabra tortoises, eat a Creole BBQ, then snorkel at St Pierre. The $88 price includes transfers, lunch, drinks, gear, and guiding, but not the €20 Curieuse entry fee for ages 12 and up.

“Super fun, everything was taken care of by them. Best activity to make, be prepared for a bit of hiking before snorkelling.”

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6.Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

From Praslin, speed by boat to Curieuse for a guided mangrove walk and Aldabra tortoises, then eat a Creole BBQ on Anse José. Continue to St. Pierre for snorkeling, with Anse Petit Cours as a calmer backup in rough southeast monsoon seas. Guides such as Reynold and Mario speak English and French.

“It was amazing! Very well planned and executed. Thank you Reynold”

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7.Mahé: Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 475 reviews · 7 hours · from $166

Spend seven hours cruising from Mahé through Saint-Anne Marine Park, with two snorkel stops, a guided walk on Moyenne Island, free-roaming giant tortoises, and a Creole lunch with music. Guides such as Jacqueline, Alex, Nick, Tina, and Collin have helped make the day friendly and informative. The catamaran has toilets, covered seating, and drinks for purchase.

“The tour was fantastic! We’ve got picked up and dropped off by a taxi sent by the company, the taxi was very new and comfortable and the driver very safe. The trip itself was fantastic, catamaran very clean and they were very attentive on hygiene of the boat and safety. The two snrokelling spots were cool, we did see some nice fishes and they were swimming very close to us! Moyenne Island is literally a paradise on earth, very nice walk with our guide Alex and we got to see the giant tortoises. You can feed them and touch them too. We had a good lunch by the restaurant and…”

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8.Praslin: Curieuse & St-Pierre Boat Adventure with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

From Praslin, you’ll cruise to Curieuse for giant tortoises, a guided mangrove hike, Coco de Mer palms, and beach time. Guides such as Benjamin, Mario, and Arnold are praised for clear explanations and friendly service. After an optional BBQ lunch, snorkel at St. Pierre Marine Park. Hotel pickup, drinks, gear, and one beer are included.

“Our guide was very informative. His name was Benjamin and he told us many information over the Island during the walk. The turtles were a highlight! Unfortunately we didn’t see anything special during snorkeling”

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9.Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio Beach Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 315 reviews · 7h 30m · from $76

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Praslin with hotel pickup, a guide, and transport included. Walk through Vallée de Mai, home of the coco de mer and black parrot, then relax at Anse Lazio. Guides such as José Esther explain the island’s plants, wildlife, and village life. Lunch and reserve admission cost extra.

“Our driver and guide José was excellent, very friendly, fun and knowledgeable! We had luck with the weather, the rain only started when the day was almost done. We had just the right amount of time in both locations. Well worth the price and so easy compared to bus travel, especially in the beginning of our trip - nice overview of Praslin Island, which made our next days much easier to plan.”

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10.Mahe: St.Anne Marine National Park Reef Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $148

Spend about seven hours aboard the Anahita catamaran exploring St. Anne Marine National Park near Mahé. You’ll take a semi-submersible ride, feed tropical fish, snorkel, eat a Creole buffet with guitar music, and walk Moyenne Island among free-roaming giant tortoises. English and French guides, hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, and a return cocktail are included.

“We spent a very nice day snorkeling the a tour underwater with glass boat and a very nice visit to Moyenne Island. Very nice crew and very good meal. A special thank you to Rita.”

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11.Beautiful island tour 5-6 hours | Mahé, Seychelles | Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · from $150

Explore Mahé in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sheena, Kevin, or Yanick. Shape the day around beaches, Victoria, local food, rum, viewpoints, or short walks. The route can include Anse Intendance, Beau Vallon, Takamaka, the spice garden, and Sauzier Waterfall, though you must choose carefully within five to six hours.

“It was quite revelatory. I didn’t know much if anything about the Seychelles before the tour. My guide, Yanick, shared many details and the history of the country to enlighten me. He knew special spots where I could take magnificent picturRead more”

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12.Eden Island: Semi-Submarine Tour in St. Anne Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 164 reviews · 1 hour · from $64

From Eden Island, you board a clean semi-submarine for a one-hour trip through Sainte Anne Marine Park. Enjoy Mahe mountain views on the open upper deck, then sit in the air-conditioned underwater cabin for 20 to 30 minutes of reef viewing. Ramona and her team are known for friendly help and good photo assistance.

“The welcoming of the staff was impressive and the guide was helpful and informative”

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13.Mahé: Private Customizable Full-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 158 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend 7.5 hours touring Mahé in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Charles, Coreen, or Ronnie. Choose from beaches, Victoria, gardens, waterfalls, cultural sites, and viewpoints, then shape the route around your interests. Hotel or port pickup, bottled water, and drop-off are included.

“A bit more expensive than the rest. Still a nice experience with Charles taking us to all the important places of the island.”

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14.From Praslin: Cousin, Curieuse & St Pierre Islands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 152 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

From Praslin, visit Cousin Nature Reserve with an island warden, eat a beach BBQ on Curieuse, then snorkel at St Pierre. The 8-hour trip includes transfers, lunch, equipment, and life vests for up to 10 people. Bring cash for Cousin, a card for Curieuse, and a waterproof bag for the wet boat transfers.

“Onze gids David was erg betrokken en ‘Laid back’, en zou bijna alles doen om voor ons een fijne middag te verzorgen. Ook heel fijn dat hij meerdere talen sprak.”

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15.Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · from $141

Spend about seven hours cruising from Mahé aboard a spacious catamaran, with crew commentary, two snorkeling stops, a Creole lunch, and a guided visit to Moyenne Island. You’ll see giant tortoises, old settler remains, tropical plants, and island history. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included.

“Great crew and nice boat. Enjoyed cruising around the islands and stopping at Moyenne Island. Loved the big tortoises, flora and fauna. Lots of history. Good day trip.”

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