INDIAN OCEAN
The Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean make up a tropical paradise with good year round cruising. Beautiful, remote and home to unique flora and fauna, these islands are hard to match if you are looking for a ‘romantic’ or ‘back to nature’ experience. With few marinas, nights are spent at anchor in one of the secluded bays edged with towering palms and backed by dense vegetation. Diving and snorkeling are unmatched, with schools of colourful fish moving amongst the protected reefs, and at the end of the day you can enjoy sunsets that are among the best in the world.
Weather in the Indian Ocean
The Seychelles' enviable climate is always balmy and with few extremes. The temperature seldom drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C making this archipelago a year-round destination. Between October and March, when the north-west trade winds blow, the sea is generally calm and the weather warm and humid, with winds averaging 8-12 knots. January and February are the rainy months, while May to September brings drier, cooler weather and livelier seas, particularly on south eastern coasts, and winds of 10-20 knots.
