Exotic destinations
Yacht charter in the Maldives & Seychelles
Atolls, lagoons and absolute privacy.
Why the Indian Ocean
The ultimate private island experience
A yacht is the most exclusive way to discover the Maldives: instead of one resort, you can explore a different atoll every day, dive with manta rays and have a sandbank all to yourself.
In the Seychelles, granite islands, lush forests and some of the most beautiful beaches on earth await, from Praslin to La Digue.
- Best season
- Nov – April (Maldives) · year-round (Seychelles)
- Ideal for
- Honeymoons, divers, families
- Embark
- Malé, Mahé
- Suggested length
- 7–10 days
Highlights
Unmissable in the Indian Ocean
Marine life and beaches beyond imagination.
Ari Atoll
One of the best places in the world to swim with whale sharks and manta rays.
Baa Atoll
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to the manta gatherings of Hanifaru Bay in season.
Private sandbanks
Lunch or dinner on a sandbank that appears only at low tide.
Praslin
The Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO site and home of the coco de mer palm.
La Digue
Anse Source d'Argent and its sculpted granite boulders.
Curieuse
Giant tortoises roaming free on a protected island.
What a yacht charter in the Maldives and Seychelles costs
Our charters in the Maldives and Seychelles usually cost around €35,000 per week for a crewed catamaran and from around €60,000 for larger yachts. Taxes are always shown separately, so the total is clear; the APA for running costs is usually 25–35% of the charter fee.
Sample itinerary
Seven days in the Maldives
A loop from Malé through the central atolls, adapted to the season's best marine life.
- Day 1Malé to North Malé Atoll
Embark and anchor in a quiet lagoon for the first sunset.
- Day 2North Malé Atoll
Snorkelling on house reefs and a sandbank picnic.
- Day 3South Malé Atoll
Drift dives and channels rich with marine life.
- Day 4Ari Atoll
Search for whale sharks along the southern reef.
- Day 5Ari Atoll
Manta cleaning stations and a beach dinner under the stars.
- Day 6Rasdhoo
Hammerhead dawn dives for experienced divers, or a lazy day in the lagoon.
- Day 7Back to Malé
A final swim before transferring to the airport.
Charter fleet
Yachts for an Indian Ocean charter
Ask us for availability: we select yachts based in the Maldives and the Seychelles.
Motor yachtBold
Western Mediterranean · Indian OceanSilver Loft · 2019 (2024)
- Length85.30 m
- Guests12
- Cabins8
- Built2019 (2024)
From €850,000 / week
Partner fleet
More yachts in Maldives & Seychelles
Through our network of trusted owners and central agents we can offer many more crewed yachts here. Tell us your dates and we will send a shortlist with rates.
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Maldives & Seychelles yacht charter FAQ
When is the best time for a yacht charter in the Maldives?
From November to April, during the dry north-east monsoon, with calm seas and excellent visibility. Manta season in Baa Atoll peaks between June and November.
Is a yacht charter a good alternative to a resort?
Yes: you enjoy the same luxury with total privacy and a new atoll, reef or sandbank every day.
When is the best time for the Seychelles?
The Seychelles can be visited all year; April–May and October–November, between the monsoons, usually offer the calmest seas.
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Plan your Indian Ocean charter
Honeymoon, family adventure or diving expedition: tell us your dates and we will design it.
- A personal reply within 24 hours
- A shortlist of audited yachts, with honest advice
- No obligation, no hidden fees
