ASTOVE ATOLL
OVERVIEW
Astove is situated 1055km southwest of Mahé and forms part of the remote Aldabra Group of Atolls. It’s a small and unique atoll that spans six kilometres from north to south and just under four kilometres from east to west at the widest points. The shallow lagoon has one small entrance, and due to its elevation, a phenomenon occurs whereby the tide falls like a river for ten hours of the 12-hour tidal cycle and then turns to flood the entire lagoon in only two hours.
INCLUDED
- All inclusive 7-night fishing package
- All meals.
- Return domestic flights & boat transfers where applicable
- Six days fully guided fishing (2 anglers per guide & skiff)
- Fly fishing rod & reel loan,
- Room amenities.
- Laundry.
- A range of beers, wines, champagne, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, tea & coffee,
- Activities.
- Snorkelling & watersport equipment.
- Wi-Fi
- VAT.
EXCLUDED
- International flights.
- Mahé accommodation.
- Ground transfers in Mahé.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Bluewater fishing.
- Diving.
- Premium beers, wines, champagne, spirits.
- 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
CORAL HOUSE
Uninhabited since 1969, Astove makes for a wild experience. To ensure that the Atoll stays pristine, Astove Coral House only caters for six to 12 guests per week. In 1968 Astove was occupied by the Veevers-Carter family who established a coconut plantation. They constructed a number of buildings including a large main house, chapel, store and accommodation for the workers.
The small settlement they created, forms the basis of the accommodation used today.
Surrounding a central courtyard, the Coral House has six charming and comfortable rooms. With ensuite bathrooms, the recently refurbished rooms offer relaxed accommodation in one of the most remote locations in the world. The key to the experience is how very little has been changed in the Coral House allowing guests a sense of how the Veevers-Carter family would have enjoyed the house.
Four Bedroom Beach Retreat
Astove has become synonymous with the largest flats-caught GT’s in the Indian Ocean. Its shallow lagoon and small entrance, surrounded by sheer drop-offs makes the experience truly unique. Astove is small and is surrounded by coral flats with deep drop-offs on the flats edge allowing predators easy access. Not only does Astove have large GT’s but it also has an equally impressive bonefish, permit, bluefin trevally, triggerfish, barracuda and milkfish population. With the numbers of permit caught ever increasing from season to season, if you are after achieving a “Grand Slam” this should certainly be your destination of choice.
The offshore fishing starts metres from the edge of the flats where you can test your tackle against species like yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, wahoo and sailfish. The variety of grouper and snapper that can be caught while dredging adds a new dimension to the amount of species you may tick off your list.
Rod & Reel Loan
ly 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 angler’s 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
Astove 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 Astove 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
