Im trying to figure out what yacht size actually makes sense for exploring Praslin and the smaller islands around it. Ive been on a couple of group trips before, but never had to choose the boat myself. I dont want something too big where half the space goes unused, but I also dont want everyone stepping on each others feet the whole time. Has anyone here dealt with this dilemma when planning a trip in the Seychelles?
When we sailed around Praslin last year, I had the exact same problem. At first, I thought a big yacht would automatically feel more comfortable, but once we started comparing layouts, I realized that length alone doesnt tell you much. What helped was actually checking real examples on sites like premium charter options https://charterclick.sc/our-services/yacht-charter-praslin , where you can see how many cabins there are, how the seating area is arranged, and how much deck space youre getting.
For our group of four, a 3842 ft yacht ended up being the sweet spot. Anything smaller felt cramped, especially during longer stretches when everyone wanted shade or space to lie down. But going over 45 ft seemed unnecessary because the crew told us maneuvering around smaller bays becomes trickier, and you pay more for space you barely use. So Id say try to picture how you actually spend your time on board lounging, snorkeling stops, meals and choose based on that rather than length alone.
