CAPTURE the spirit of Seychelles in true Banyan Tree style. The 47-foot twin-hulled catamaran Banyan Lagoon I is the newest addition to Banyan Tree Seychelles, giving guests the freedom and comfort of exploring the inner islands of Seychelles with ease. With this, the Banyan Tree Group adds a valuable vessel to its growing collection, which includes the Turkish gullet Banyan Velaa in the Maldives, classic yacht Pi Marn in Phuket, and rice barge Apsara in Bangkok.
Swift and smooth, modern and luxurious, Banyan Lagoon I is a dream holiday vessel which extends guests' experiences from shore to sea. Able to accommodate parties of four on overnight cruises, the catamaran is fully staffed by a personal host and skipper with all the amenities and luxuries expected from the Asian hospitality brand. The catamaran is available from Euro 2,500++ (approx £1,970 plus taxes) per night, inclusive full-board meals, land transfers on Mahe and landing fees within the inner islands.
Designed For Pleasure
Designed and built in France by renowned naval architects, Banyan Lagoon I is purpose-built for the ultimate cruise experience. Dynamic design from deck to galley ensures panoramic views from every side of the yacht, allowing spacious areas for dining, lounging and sea activities. The bow trampoline offers carefree access to ocean sprays, while the forward-facing flybridge offers ideal freedom under the shadow of the 19-metre sail. Fishing, snorkelling and diving equipment are available for complimentary usage upon early reservations.
Two guest cabins are well ventilated by portholes and hatches, allowing natural light as well as discrete views of the waves. The aft cabin is fit for royalty with a queen-sized bed as well as two metres of standing headroom space, for maximum comfort and freedom on the seas. An attached suite contains a complete assortment sofa, desk, separate hanging locker and bathroom with separate shower. The second cabin offers a double bed and adjoining bathroom, and all sleeping areas are fully air-conditioned.
Editor's note: Here again we see the hotels taking business from the mouths of Seychellois businessmen. In addition to all its array of black Pajeros for private transfers, denying business to taxi operators, Banyan Tree now has its own catamaran boat charter service:
For years, Albert Rene and the SPPF stopped companies like Mason's Travel or Travel Services (Seychelles) from integration.
Such companies could not own hotels or have car hires or operate ferry services at the same time. Car hire companies could only have 30 cars, and boat charter companies only 5 boats.
Today we see foreign-owned hotels entering the boating and fishing charter business, as well as luxury car transfer business, leaving very little for taxi operators or local boat owners. More money leaving the country, only to be condoned by the SPPF!
“Sesel nepli pou Seselwa. Sesel y zis pou etranze.”