Excursions

Excursions

Island hopping is an absolute must during your visit.  Praslin is surrounded by so many beautiful islands that are all easily accesable by boat.  Visit neighbouring islands Cousin, Curieuse & St. Pierre or you can join us for big game fishing where you can catch Tunas, Marlins & Barracuda.

Edwin has been in the boat charter & fishing business for over 30 years.  There is no one who knows the islands like he does!

On each excursion we provide a BBQ and give you the opportunity for snorkelling and swimming.

There are 3 boats available for big game fishing and other excursions.

A 33 foot Gulf Craft with 2x200 horse power engines with a well appointed cabin.

For individual excursions: a 10 foot super Sea Dog,

There is also a little taxi boat for short trips

Edwin the Captain - Barracuda Boat Charter

Edwin the Captain, can offer you a wide range of excursions:

On each excursion we offer barbeque snorkeling, swimming at the following islands:

Curieuse and St Pierre

Euro 80,- per person

Euro 20,- per child 4-11 years

The price includes the BBQ on the beach, drinks and boat tax

 

The Sisters, Coco and Felicitie

Euro 140,- per person

Euro 20,- per child 4-11 years

This price includes the BBQ on the beach, drinks and boat tax

 

Cousin/Curieuse/St Pierre

Euro 150,- per person

Euro 30,- per child 4-11 years

The price includes BBQ on the beach at Curieuse, drinks, boat tax and 600scr fee for Cousin Island

Trip runs Monday-Friday only

Maximum 4 people

 

1/2 day of fishing

Euro 500,-

This price is for the boat it takes a maximum of 4 fishermen

Departure at 07:00 and return around 13:00

 

Full Day fishing

Euro 800,-

This price is for the boat, maximum of 4 people.

Depart at 07:00

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Excursion to Curieuse & St. Pierre

Curieuse and St Pierre

Cost per person : €80

Euro 20,- per child 4-11 years
he price includes the BBQ on the beach, drinks and boat tax

 

We will drop you off at Curieuse Island where you will find Giant Tortoises of all sizes. The rangers can tell you all about the conservation work they are doing there, Then there is a walk across the island and through the mangrove forest which takes between 1 -1.5 hours.

When you arrive on the other side you can swim, snorkel and then have lunch. In the afternoon we will depart to St. Pierre Island for snorkeling.

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The Sisters, Coco and Felicitie

Cost per person : €140

Euro 20,- per child 4-11 years
This price includes the BBQ on the beach, drinks and boat tax

Depart around 09:30 with a 30-40 minutes journey by boat to the Sister Islands - Grand Soeur and Petite Soeur. We take a stop at Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur is a private island so we can’t go onto the island itself. The crossing time depends on the Sea conditions that day. It is a beautiful journey, with views of the Praslin Coast and La Digue. At Grande Soeur you can snorkel and walk through the island (10 minute walk). The beach on the other side is breathtaking, the perfect spot for the beach BBQ. Around 14:30 we depart to Félicité and Coco Island for snorkeling. You can explore the tiny but exceptionally beautiful Coco Island. Again, Félicité is privately owned so we don’t head onto the island itself. We do however go along the coast and stop at a spot our sailors know well, favored by Hawksbill Turtles, so we can often give you the opportunity to swim with these magnificent creatures. Returning back at around 16:00-16:30

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Cousin/Curieuse/St Pierre

Cost per person : €150

Euro 30,- per child 4-11 years
The price includes BBQ on the beach at Curieuse, drinks, boat tax and 600scr fee for Cousin Island
Trip runs Monday-Friday only
Maximum 4 people

 

Depart around 9:30 we first head to Cousin Island. Managed by Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island is an exceptional example of eco-tourism.

The island is home to many endemic land birds and the nesting ground for sea birds. It also offers a safe haven for nesting hawksbill turtles. This makes Cousin island a must for bird and nature lovers.

From Cousin we journey to Curieuse Island, home to hundreds of free roaming giant tortoises. Here, your delicious Creole BBQ awaits you. A walk to the other side of the island takes you to You can also see the remains of the old leper colony and the doctors house, now a national monument. The beach on this side of the island is fantastic for swimming.

Our last stop, St. Pierre is the perfect spot for some snorkeling.

We will return back at around 15:30

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1/2 day fishing

Cost : €500

This price is for the boat it takes a maximum of 4 fishermen
Departure at 07:00 and return around 13:00

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Full Day fishing

Cost : €800

This price is for the boat, maximum of 4 people.
Depart at 07:00

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Important information

For each trip, the snorkeling equipment will be provided (although feel free to bring your own.)
The departure meeting place for all excursions is at the hotel reception at 09.15
Please bring along sea sickness medicine, especially if you will wait on the boat during snorkeling sessions.
Note that our tours include wet landings (not at piers or ports but on the beach among the waves). Take appropriate care with your possessions, particularly your electronics when disembarking or embarking).
Your safety and comfort is important to us, Barracuda Boat Charter reserves the right to change the route based on the weather, sea conditions or for reasons of personal safety on the day of your excursion. Please be assured that we will always do it to give you the best experience possible.