Sea Bird and Sea Star, Seychelles
8.5 Fabulous - En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“Great memories and beautiful islands”
Highlights
The Sea Bird and Sea Star are sister ships offering fantastic dive and adventure cruises in Seychelles. Set sail on an adventure through the stunning Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean aboard one of these beautiful traditional sailing vessels. The boats depart from Mahe for 7-night cruises around Praslin, La Digue, and the Sisters. Excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities await, as well as the chance to explore nature trails for bird-watching and local island visits to see mangroves, giant tortoises & historic ruins.
Both the Sea Bird and Sea Star liveaboard are custom-built sailing yachts with traditional hand-crafted furnishings. Cabins are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, storage space, and double or triple arrangements. The air-conditioned Bar/Dining and Salon areas have a TV, DVD Player, stereo system, and a washer & dryer. There are also multiple sun decks for relaxation and a covered back deck lounge and seating area.
The 9 experienced and professional S/Y Sea Bird and Sea Star crew will take care of you by guiding you around the beautiful underwater world of the Inner Islands of the Seychelles, where you can hope to find a rich population of marine life, including tropical reef fish, sharks, barracuda, jacks, tuna, and even whale sharks, to cooking up delicious Creole and international dishes freshly prepared on board.
The Sea Bird & Sea Star offer many excursions and are an excellent liveaboard choice for scuba divers and non-divers in Seychelles.
Book your adventure cruise aboard the Sea Bird or Sea Star and discover Seychelles in style.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (€35), National Park Fees (€100-215 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Wine with Dinner, Diving Package (€219 / trip), Extra Dives, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€80-345 / activity), Laundry / Pressing Services.
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Sea Bird and Sea Star Reviews
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.9
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.1
- Value 7.9
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Daniele B
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Italy
Highly recommended!
Great memories and beautiful islands
- Recommended for
- The Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. The landscape of the islands visited is magnificent. Although rainy seasons on balance we had more sun than rains and the sea was not choppy.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Laure D
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France
Very nice combination of dives and visits
This cruise was a extremely nice experience combining diving and non-diving activities. Having a non-diving partner, it was perfect for both of us. The cabins are comfortable, and the crew very nice and helpful.
- Recommended for
- dives. visits. crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Joel B
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United States
I would do it again...
I enjoyed the snorkeling, so many fish and warm waters of course. I also enjoyed the island excursions, every island was (of course) different.
- Recommended for
- Snorkeling, crew, food...
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Bart K
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Canada
Amazing trip and the best way to get around the Seychelles.
Snorkeling everyday. Bicycling around La Digue and spending the day there. Curieuse Island. All the great people we met.
- Recommended for
- The crew was very friendly and experienced. The food was outstanding and there was tonnes of food at each freshly cooked meal. Being able to easily hop to the different islands and not worrying about getting to each place as everything was included.
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- 7.2 Good
- Carol L
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Hong Kong
Unexpected Daytrippers
We were only informed after dinner on Day 1 that day-trippers would be joining the boat the following morning. We were told they were locals and that there was nothing to worry about. However, having paid a substantial amount for a liveaboard experience, we were shocked that this arrangement had been made without informing us in advance or seeking our agreement. My biggest concern was the security of our personal belongings. With additional people accessing the boat, what safeguards were in place, and who would have been responsible if anything went missing? The day-trippers also occupied much of the common and recreational space, leaving us with less room to relax and enjoy the facilities we had paid for. This significantly changed the atmosphere and overall experience on board. The arrangement also affected our diving itinerary. After completing our check dive on Day 1, we were instructed to do another dive in essentially the same area on Day 2 while waiting for the day-trippers, instead of proceeding directly to Bair Ternay Marine Park. Having to complete two check dives on consecutive days was repetitive and disappointing. The captain later stated that they had only learned about the day-trippers the day before. However, arrangements had to be made to accommodate eight additional guests, including preparing breakfast and lunch, so this explanation raised questions. The boat also returned to Mahé half a day earlier than expected instead of staying in Praslin. The captain explained that this was because guests who needed to complete a morning dive would not meet the 12-hour no-diving period required before flying. However, the guests were not scheduled to fly until 10:30 the following morning. We could have completed a morning dive in Praslin, had breakfast, and then sailed back to Mahé, rather than anchoring near Mahé for the entire day on Day 7. We later learned that the boat had returned early because arrangements were needed for someone to come on board and repair the compressor. If that was the real reason, why were guests not told honestly? The lack of transparency was extremely frustrating. Having travelled on numerous liveaboards around the world, this is the first time we have encountered such a situation. Guests should be informed in advance about arrangements that could significantly affect their experience, rather than being told only after boarding or given explanations that later appear incomplete. To be fair, the crew were fantastic — fun, attentive and very good at what they do — and the food was great. My disappointment lies with the arrangements and the lack of transparency, not with the crew. I am sharing this review because I am concerned this may be an ongoing practice. Prospective guests deserve to know that day-trippers may join the boat during their liveaboard trip and that the itinerary may be changed or shortened, so they can make an informed decision before committing a substantial amount of money. A great crew and good food cannot fully make up for an experience that differs so significantly from what guests reasonably expect.
- Recommended for
- the crew. land excursions on La Digue and Curieuse Islands. Seychelles itself.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas L
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Netherlands
Fantastic
Fantastic. The crew is incredibly friendly and helpful. Food is insanely tasty and varied. Beautiful places. Even in the Windy season I would do it again. The dives were also fantastic although the visibility was not always good due to the wind. Hence the 4 instead of 5 stars
- Recommended for
- Comfort. Friendliness staff. Places visited.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Lorna S
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United Kingdom
Just Amazing
A great trip all round. The crew were all great and the snorkelling just amazing
- Recommended for
- The friendly and helpful crew. The snorkelling. The scenery and location.
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- 7.6 Good
- Brad - NAUI S
- Canada
Outstanding Dive Master (Alfonso) really made this trip exceptional!
The diving was great, but I suggest that the visibility would be a lot better during the Dec - April timeframe.
- Recommended for
- 1) The Dive Master. 2) The balance of diving and with other activities. 3) The crew.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Ewa Z
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Germany
Nice combination of diving and islands hoping
Beautiful trips on the diffrent islands
- Recommended for
- Diving, food,beach
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sheila F
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Switzerland
Unforgettable explanation
The dives were easy and doable for beginners and the giant tortoises are easily the best encounter on the island. Thanks to the crew, they were great.
- Recommended for
- Of course, the diving, the good food and the visit of the giant tortoises
