The outer islands:
an exclusive exploration
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Amirantes Group of Islands on board a private yacht or catamaran
- Heading out on guided birdwatching, snorkeling and diving excursion in remote locations
- Joining in the conservation work at D’arros with the team of marine biologists
- Exploring the flats, lagoon and mangrove forest of St. Francois Atoll
Itinerary Overview
JOURNEY TO NORTHERN AMIRANTES ISLANDS
Having touched down in Seychelles, you will be met by your captain who will escort you to your waiting yacht. Once on board you will have the chance to meet your crew and get yourself settled in. You’ll also be accompanied by a conservationist and optional dive master. At noon, set off on a two-day journey to the Northern Amirantes group of islands
PROTECTED RESERVE: AFRICAN BANKS & REMIRE
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MARINE SANCTAURY: D’ARROS AND ST JOSEPH ATOLL
Continue your journey south. you’ll come across D’arros Island and St Joseph Atoll are separated by a one-kilometer-wide channel, these two are considered a single ecological unit as their ecosystems are linked. In terms, of terrestrial life you won’t find much on these islands. But what sets these islands apart are their lagoons that are home to a treasure trove of exotic marine life, they are considered one of the most important marine sites in the Seychelles
On D’arros you’ll find the research center, dedicated to preserving the ecological integrity of these atolls through research, monitoring, restoration and education. Join the passionate conservationist team on D’arros on their many ongoing projects, depending on season it may be whale, manta, dolphin or turtle monitoring, you’ll learn collect data that will positively contribute to ongoing work, of preserving these magnificent creatures. On other days visit the shark nursery at St. Joseph where you’ll learn about the importance of this lagoon for various shark species, including blacktip reef sharks and sickle fin lemon sharks. Along your tour you may come across juvenile sharks in the shallows of the atoll’s lagoon. Spend the afternoons on guided snorkeling excursions with your expert guide helping you identify the many marine species you encounter.
REEF FLATS PARADISE: ST FRANCOIS
On the final leg of your journey, visit the St Francois atoll another marine sanctuary dominated by lagoon’s, mangroves and flats. Take guided walks across sandy stretches, vast mangrove forest and the glorious flats keeping an eye for birds roosting in the treetops, nesting turtles, juvenile stingrays and many other species. For divers get the chance to dive within the main tidal flow of the large lagoon a highway for various fish moving between the lagoon and the open water arguably one of the best dives spots for some incredible encounters in the Seychelles waters. Cap off this journey, with a feast in the vast openness of the sand flats with a panoramic 360 view over the lagoon as your tangle your feet in the water and relax with an ice-cold drink.
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