AMIRANTE ISLANDS
OVERVIEW
The Amirantes archipelago lies south-west of the extensive, shallow-water Seychelles Bank in the western Indian Ocean and comprises of a group of carbonate island and islets extending over a distance of approximately 152km.
Quo Vadis liveaboard trips are unique in the fact that anglers have the opportunity to fish up to six areas during the charter. Poivre, Sand Cay, African Banks and Remire Atolls are blessed with its wide array of thriving and unexploited marine life making them one of the “must do” fishing destinations.
INCLUDED
- 4, 7 or 10-night Fishing Package.
- All meals.
- Return domestic flights & boat transfers (where applicable.)
- 3, 6 or 9 days fully guided fishing.
- Fly fishing rod & reel loan.
- Cabin amenities.
- Laundry.
- Activities.
- A wide range of beers, wine & spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, tea & coffee.
- Snorkelling & watersport equipment.
- Limited Wi-Fi
- VAT
EXCLUDED
- International flights.
- Mahé accommodation.
- Ground transfers in Mahé.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Additional excursions.
- Motorised activities.
- Additional boats
- Beverages not stipulated in the inclusions,
- Satellite and landline telephone calls.
- Conservation donations & environmental levies.
- Tackle, flies & lures, fly lines.
- Gratuities.
Passports & Visas
No visa is required for a holiday. – This applies to all foreign passport holders.
Entry Into Seychelles
Every visitor who intends to travel by air or sea to the Seychelles must have an approved, valid Travel Authorization or Disembarkation Information Form. Applications can only be made up to 29 days prior to your arrival date in Seychelles.
There are different requirements for travel to the Seychelles for citizens, permit holders and visitors. Please pay attention to the required documents that apply to you and / or your group. A yellow fever vaccination is needed if you are traveling to Seychelles from a yellow fever endemic region. If you are transiting through an airport of a yellow fever endemic region for less than 12 hours you do not need yellow fever vaccination. You will need this vaccination certificate to apply for your Travel Authorisation. Get in touch with our team if you are unsure of which countries fall within the yellow fever endemic region. Please note that all travellers must have a valid credit / debit card available to pay the fee. (€10 per application and you get your clearance within 9 hours).
For more information and to apply, please refer to the SEYCHELLES IMMIGRATION WEBSITE.
Before you apply, ensure you have all of your mandatory documents ready:
Yellow Fever Vaccination (if you have visited a yellow fever endemic region prior to arrival in Seychelles)
Valid passport
Selfie or passport-type photo|
Contact information
Details of your arrival flight into Seychelles
Details of your visit in Seychelles
Details of accommodation for every night of your stay in Seychelles
Details of your departure flight from Seychelles
Travel insurance with medical cover for CV 19
MY QUO VADIS CHARTER
Our 75-foot power catamaran, MY Quo Vadis, is custom-built with beautiful lines and an easy-flowing interior with modern appliances, making it a luxury hotel on the water. Designed with a high bridge and deck, she ensures quiet and smooth voyages across the Indian Ocean. Her shallow draft allows passage to areas that most vessels of this size can’t access.
Boasting four luxurious suites that can feature one king-size bed or twin beds, all with spacious ensuite bathrooms, Quo Vadis can sleep up to eight guests and has a lovely open-plan saloon and spacious deck. One of the four cabins is dedicated to the guides.
Amirantes Islands
Quo Vadis liveaboard trips are unique in the fact that anglers have the opportunity to fish up to six areas during the charter. Poivre, Sand Cay, African Banks and Remire Atolls are blessed with its wide array of thriving and unexploited marine life, making them one of the “must-do” fishing destinations.
It’s a diverse place offering great offshore fishing for various pelagic and resident species as well as spectacular onshore flats fly fishing for bonefish and permit. However, beyond the diverse offering of fishing adventures to choose from, what makes the Amirantes one of the most desirable fishing destinations is its remote nature; the islands are largely undeveloped, allowing anglers to explore the untouched beauty these atolls have to offer.
Africa Banks
African Banks lies about 230km west of Mahé, and the nearest island is Rémire, lying 27km south. The group is a pseudo-Atoll and has two small islands, which appear as small sandstone ridges exposed only at low tide. The underwater bank extends four kilometres north to south, three kilometres east to west and occupies a total area of about 10 square kilometres. The shallow coral ring is incomplete, with the western edge varying between 19 to 36 meters deep.
Rémire Island (Eagle Island)
Situated 245km south of Mahé, Rémire is a tiny island only measuring 300 square meters. It is about halfway between African Banks, which is 25km north, and D’Arros Island, 31.5km to the south. 2.5km west of Remire lies the southern edge of Remire Reef, which is detached and makes for a great fishing area.
Poivre Atoll
Poivre lies 268km south of Mahé and is situated on the eastern edge of Amirante Bank. It’s a small atoll, which is made up of two islands, Poivre and Ile du Sud, occupying the cardinal points of the compass. These islands are separated by a shallow lagoon which extends all the way back into ile du Sud on a high tide. This area has the best of both worlds with mind-blowing flats that will excite any fly fishing enthusiast, and arguably the best game fishing area that the Amirantes Atoll’s have to offer. Situated on the eastern edge of the Amirante Trench, which steadily steps down to 1200 meters only a few kilometres from shore, the area is synonymous for its great bluewater fishing. One of these renowned areas is the appropriately named “kennels” that is home to record-breaking dog tooth tuna. Poivre is known as the best Indo-Pacific permit fishery in the Seychelles.
Rod & Reel Loan
Fly fishing outfits consisting of Thomas and Thomas fly rods and Shilton reels, loaded with 300 yards of Cortland braided backing, can be loaned at no charge. It’s important that anglers pre-book the rod hire to ensure that we have sufficient stock. Anglers can either purchase fly lines in the shop or bring fly lines from home to accompany their respective hire rods. All rod breakages are for your account and will be billed at US$150 per rod.
Tackle & Gear
Quo Vadis will have a range of fly lines, flies and various other items for sale should you run out. Any tackle that is needed can be pre-ordered and will be delivered to the lodge for your arrival. All tackle sales may be settled at the end of your trip upon checkout.
Please see the PDF brochure for more information on all tackle & gear requirements.
GALLERY
