Be Your Own Captain – Full-Day Boat Rental in Mahé
Seychelles · Mahe · Beau Vallon 7 hours
Transport & RentalWaterBoat Charter
Take the helm of your own private boat in Seychelles and explore hidden beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, and create a fully personalized island-hopping adventure. Optional skipper available for a worry-free, flexible day at sea.
HIGHLIGHTS
Be Your Own Captain Experience: Take full control of your day at sea. With a valid skipper’s license, you captain the boat yourself and explore Seychelles at your own pace — no schedules, no crowds, just pure freedom.
Create Your Own Island-Hopping Route: Design a personalized itinerary and visit secluded beaches, hidden coves, snorkeling spots, and iconic islands around Mahé, Praslin, or La Digue. Go where bigger tour boats simply can’t.
Private 7-Hour Boat Rental: Enjoy a full 7 hours on your own private boat — perfect for couples, families, or friends who want an exclusive, flexible day on the water without sharing with strangers.
Swim, Snorkel & Relax on Your Schedule: Stop whenever you want for snorkeling, swimming, beach time, or photos. No rush — your adventure moves at your rhythm.
Optional Professional Skipper Available: No skipper’s license? No problem. Add a professional skipper for €70 and still enjoy the same private, customizable experience.
True Freedom — No Fixed Tour Route: Unlike standard boat tours, this is not a preset itinerary. You decide where to go and how long to stay — a rare and premium experience in Seychelles.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Meeting point
- Marine Charter, Victoria, Mahé
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Group size
- 1 - 5 people per tour
- Speaks
- English, French, French creole
- Confirmation
- Tour provider confirms reservation within 48 hours
- Start time
- Check available starting times
What you will expect
FULL DESCRIPTION
Dreaming of total freedom on the ocean? With our Be Your Own Captain full-day boat rental in Seychelles, you can explore the islands entirely on your own terms. If you hold a valid skipper’s license, take the helm and create your own adventure — cruise through turquoise waters, discover hidden beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, and stop wherever paradise calls.
Your 7-hour bareboat rental gives you plenty of time to island-hop, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Seychelles archipelago. A local guide is included at departure to provide orientation, safety instructions, and helpful local tips before you set off, so you can navigate confidently and make the most of your day at sea. This is the perfect option for couples, families, or groups of friends looking for a private and flexible boating experience.
Please note that fuel, food, drinks, and marine park fees are not included. The boat is provided with a full fuel tank, and guests are responsible for replacing the fuel used at the end of the rental. If you don’t have a skipper’s license, you can still enjoy this experience by hiring a professional skipper for an additional €70. Book your Seychelles self-drive boat adventure today and enjoy the ocean with complete freedom.
INCLUDED
Bareboat rental for 7 hours
Local guide
Snorkeling equipment
NOT INCLUDED
Fuel (The boat is provided with fuel and must be returned with the same fuel level)
Soft drinks & water
Alcohol
Towels
Sunscreen
Pick-up and drop-off
Dreaming of total freedom on the ocean? With our Be Your Own Captain full-day boat rental in Seychelles, you can explore the islands entirely on your own terms. If you hold a valid skipper’s license, take the helm and create your own adventure — cruise through turquoise waters, discover hidden beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, and stop wherever paradise calls.
Your 7-hour bareboat rental gives you plenty of time to island-hop, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Seychelles archipelago. A local guide is included at departure to provide orientation, safety instructions, and helpful local tips before you set off, so you can navigate confidently and make the most of your day at sea. This is the perfect option for couples, families, or groups of friends looking for a private and flexible boating experience.
Please note that fuel, food, drinks, and marine park fees are not included. The boat is provided with a full fuel tank, and guests are responsible for replacing the fuel used at the end of the rental. If you don’t have a skipper’s license, you can still enjoy this experience by hiring a professional skipper for an additional €70. Book your Seychelles self-drive boat adventure today and enjoy the ocean with complete freedom.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
What you need to know before you go
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The boat operator must hold a valid license. A skipper is available for additional 70 euros.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes/sandals to walk on the Island and beach accessories, a waterproof bag, reef shoes, sun cream, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
WEATHER
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Your safety is important to us. We will not take you out at sea if the conditions are not free from danger!
SAFETY
Life Jackets are provided on board! Each trip is carried out with total respect towards nature, and its preservation, and our top priority is the safety of our clients.
SNORKELING
We provide snorkeling equipment (feel free to bring your own, if you have one).
PAYMENT
Payments can be done by cash in euro or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Fuel (The boat is provided with fuel and must be returned with the same fuel level)
Soft drinks & water
Alcohol
Towels
Sunscreen
Pick-up and drop-off
The boat operator must hold a valid license. A skipper is available for additional 70 euros.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring comfortable shoes/sandals to walk on the Island and beach accessories, a waterproof bag, reef shoes, sun cream, etc. This is not obligatory to participate in the tour.
WEATHER
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Your safety is important to us. We will not take you out at sea if the conditions are not free from danger!
SAFETY
Life Jackets are provided on board! Each trip is carried out with total respect towards nature, and its preservation, and our top priority is the safety of our clients.
SNORKELING
We provide snorkeling equipment (feel free to bring your own, if you have one).
PAYMENT
Payments can be done by cash in euro or Seychelles rupee.
NOT INCLUDED
Cancellation policy
Tour can be canceled free of charge until 5 days before.
Your host
Footprint Charter See all tours of this host