Custom Made schooner (1915) · Sailboat · 115 ft · 20 pers · Victoria

A North Sea designed “traditional“ Sailing Yacht for charter, crewed. For Sailing enthusiasts, the SV Sea Pearl offers the opportunity to sail on a traditionally rigged Dutch topsail schooner, whereas the SY Sea Star and SY Sea Bird feature a modern furling system. Blending the rustic charm of a traditional early 1900s schooner with comfortable accommodation and modern amenities, the SV Sea Pearl is an ideal platform for adventure, discovery, and relaxation in the islands of Seychelles. Imbued with her own special history, the vessel offers a distinctive true-to-Seychelles island experience. The SV Sea Pearl allows guests to discover the islands’ most exclusive and hard-to-reach places, from tiny granite islets to beautiful hidden coves. Cruises on Sea Pearl are operated all year-round, with departures or arrivals every SATURDAY, venturing throughout most of the inner island archipelago. Sea Pearl features 8 air-conditioned guest cabins in two different categories. Category A cabins offer a double bed with extra bunk(s), whereas Category B cabins feature single bunk beds for two individuals. Each cabin has a washbasin as well as reading lights, storage cupboard and power connections for charging computers and cameras or using other electronic devices such as hair-dryers. Bathroom facilities are compartmentalised separately from the cabins and guests share these facilities during the cruise. Cabins and bathrooms are cleaned daily by our crew. The public areas include a main air-conditioned saloon, as well as a covered open-air back deck/leisure area, a padded sundeck and netting on the bow which serve as suspended hammocks for guests to relax and unwind. CREW 1 Captain 1 Chef 1 Mechanic 2 Stewardesses 1 Dive instructor 2 Deckhands Rates include: exclusive private charter with customised itinerary (to be outlined in advance as part of a contract), full board meals, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, a crew of 9 including the captain, engineer, 2 deckhands, 3 stewardesses, chef and dive master, as well as equipment for snorkelling, kayaking, bottom-line fishing and stand-up paddle boarding * Bookings by cabin are also available on a shared cruise. Please message us. DIVING Diving and snorkelling in the Seychelles reveal the best of the magical underwater world that the Indian Ocean has to offer. Unique granite boulder formations, coral reefs and wrecks are home to colourful tropical fish, turtles, sharks, rays and many other species. Some of the best dive sites in Seychelles' inner islands are easily accessible on our cruises. Each vessel has a dedicated PADI dive instructor onboard to accommodate the needs of both seasoned and novice divers alike. Introductory dives for first-timers and even PADI Open Water & Advanced Open Water courses can be conducted onboard. The vessel is equipped with two dive compressors, 16 cylinders + refills, weights, assorted wet suits (shorties) and 8 full diving sets for hire (guests are also welcome to bring their own equipment). FEATURES - Air conditioning in all interiors (cabins, saloon) - Sun deck w/mattress and bow-net hammock - Covered back deck/lounge TV, DVD, stereo in saloon - 4 showers and 3 toilets - Deck shower - Beach and bath towels provided - Complimentary table water & tea/coffee w/meals The rate does not include: Beverages from our bar, Diving/Diving Equipment, transfers before or at the end of the cruise , the Conservation Fee and the Government Environment Levy** All extras onboard are excluding 15% Seychelles Government Tax/VAT except for conservation fee and Government Environment Levy