Sailboat charter Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is a vast region, and different parts of it experience varying weather patterns.The Maldives or the Seychelles, the best time for sailing is during the winter months, from November to April. This period corresponds to the northern monsoon season when the weather is relatively dry and stable, and the winds usually blow from favorable directions.Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are popular year-round sailing destinations, as the wet season (June to October) can be quite humid and rainy with stronger winds, but there are no typhoons in the area and only mild seasonal monsoons. The best time for sailing in these destinations is during the dry season (November – March), just like in the Emirates, but here the other periods are not recommended in this area, because the summer months are extremely hot and humid, and sandstorms often occur.

For more precise information about the Indian Ocean area,  please narrow down your search. It is necessary in this case, because of geographic diversity and the large scope of the area. First select a destination on the How much does a sailboat charter in the Indian Ocean cost? tab and choose the Weather tab of the selected area and read the related description.

Mauritius sailboat charter itinerary

Day 1: Mauritius – Flic en Flac (5.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Flic en Flac – Coin de Mir (24.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 3: Coin de Mir – Belle Mare (17.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 4: Belle Mare – Ile aux Cerfs (6.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 5: Ile aux Cerfs – Blue Bay (11.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 6: Blue Bay – Le Morne (26.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 7: Le Morne – Benitier – Mauritius (6.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour)

* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.

Maldives sailboat charter itinerary

Day 1: Maldives – Thilafushi (4.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Thilafushi – Thoddoo (32 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours), Day 3: Thoddoo – Goidhoo (26.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 4: Goidhoo – Kaashidhoo (27.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 5: Kaashidhoo – Gaafaru, Tourist Beach (24.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 6: Gaafaru, Tourist Beach – Coral Garden (16.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 7: Coral Garden – Hulhumalé Beach – Maldives (23 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours)

* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.

Seychelles sailboat charter itinerary

Day 1: Seychelles – Praslin Island (23.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 2: Praslin Island – La Digue Island (4.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 3: La Digue Island – Curieuse Island (7.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 4: Curieuse Island – Saint Pierre Island (2.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 30 minutes), Day 5: Saint Pierre Island – Aride Island (6.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 6: Aride Island – Cousin Island (6.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 7: Cousin Island – Sainte Anne Island – Seychelles (22.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 3.5 hours)

* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.