North Island
Reef Explorers Paradise


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North Island is located 32km off the coast of Mahé and can be reached within 20 minutes by helicopter. The island measures approximately 2.5km long and 1km wide. It has been uninhabited since the fall of its coconut industry in the 1970's. In the early colonisation days the island was abundant with various fruits and spices.

As of 2003 the island reopened with a luxury resort nostalgic of the Daniel Defoe classic "Robinson Crusoe". The 11 villas, restaurant with wine cellar, library, boutique, swimming pool and dive centre are located along the eastern beach of the island. Each of the 450m² luxury villas has been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen and are constructed with a combination of driftwood, bamboo, stone and glass, topped off with palm leaf thatching. In addition to the extraordinary luxury each villa offers internet access, private plunge pool, butler service, mountain bicycles and an all-terrain island buggy.


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The location of this resort is ideal with four beaches, Grand Anse, Bonnet Carré, Anse d'Est and Petite Anse - one of which will always be sheltered from prevailing winds. Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, fly-fishing, sunset cruises, island hopping, bicycling and walking are available. The therapists of the North Island Spa provide guests an individual consultation and a personalised treatment. Every second night slide show presentations held in the library offer an insight to the history and nature of North Island.

The island's on-going conservation programme ensures a safe haven for endangered species. Various Seychelles trees have been re-introduced and alien species have been eradicated.

Further information:

North Island was featured in HIDEAWAYS in 2003 - the worlds most beautiful resorts and destinations magazine. The article has been republished on our site and can be viewed here.

North Island Resort's homepage can be viewed at www.north-island.com and North Island Spa at www.north-islandspa.com.

North Island Scuba Diving & Marine Life - an article by Debbie Smith - North Island's resident Dive Instructor.

Image libraries:
  • Aerial images (18 photos)
  • Island and resort facilities (34 photos)


  • Flight Description: From Mahé International Airport it is only an approximately 20 minute flight, past Sainte Anne Marine National Park and Victoria. After North East Point and Beau Vallon, North and Silhouette Island are only a few minutes away. To make a reservation for this flight, please contact either North Island directly, or use our secure booking form. For other destinations just click on a relevant flight connection below.

    Tarrifs for entire helicopter (irrespective of number of passengers)
    Our Bell 206 helicopters can accommodate maximum 4 passengers while our Agusta 109C helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
    From To Price (EUR)
    North Mahé 765.00
    Silhouette 842.00
    Praslin 925.00
    Cousine 967.00
    Round Island 1068.00
    Félicité 1233.00
    La Digue 1235.00
    Frégate 1353.00
    Denis 1569.00
    Bird 1612.00
    Platte 4015.00
    Desroches 6017.00
    DArros 6556.00
    Coetivy 7605.00
    Marie Louise 7812.00
    Alphonse 10039.00
    Note: The above rates are effective until 31 October 2009 and exclude a 10% Goods and Services Tax, which is added to all confirmed bookings.

    Private Charter
    When was the last time you did something for the first time?

    Let us arrange for you:
    • A scenic transfer
    • A special luncheon on a private island
    • A weekend away
    • A scenic flight with a beach picnic
    • A day trip
    • Simply tell us your requirements and we will do the rest
    • You may organise a one way trip, a same day return or a return at a later date
    For a quote on your precise requirements, please go to our contact page and let us know what you would like to do.

    Mahé | Praslin | La Digue | Round | North | Frégate | Bird | Aride | Denis | Silhouette | Félicité | Cousine