The ultimate marine expirience

The spectacular beauty of the Seychelles Islands has been recognised from as early as the ninth century B.C. when intrepid Arab mariners first ventured into the Indian Ocean, leaving behind exotic names for the islands, such as Aldabra, which they passed on their southward voyage into uncharted waters. 

Since that time, these extraordinary, lush granitic isles and flat, coral reef islands and shimmering atolls that stretch for, but never quite reach, the east coast of Africa, have cast their spell, like sirens, over successive generations of sailors. Glowing references to them appear in the ships' logs of explorers of the likes of Vasco de Gama, Juan de Nova and Alexander Sharpeigh who were all clearly mesmerised by their surreal natural beauty. 

Many centuries later, the Seychelles Islands, still wonderfully untouched by man, remain a source of fascination for all who behold them, today attracting a new generation of sailor. They voyage from afar in sleek, state-of-the-art yachts and luxurious powered cruisers to experience that same splendour …and the sailing experience of a lifetime.  

'Lady Gabrielle', a brand new privately-owned 42' power catamaran from Africat, offers such an experience and an opportunity to explore the diverse attributes of these wondrous islands in the most satisfying of ways - by sea. Powered by twin 315 hp inboards and with a range in excess of 1000 nautical miles, the spacious and luxuriously appointed 'Lady Gabrielle' with her 4 en-suite cabins, full central air-conditioning and comprehensive suite of modern amenities provides the ideal platform for a voyage of discovery whose memories will never leave you. 

Whether exploring Seychelles' Inner Islands, venturing into the virgin waters of the Amirantes or beyond, big-game fishing, fly-fishing… or simply cruising, 'Lady Gabrielle' is your key to a truly exclusive sailing vacation in what many still believe to be the most beautiful archipelago on earth.