North Island - Seychelles - Reef Explorers Paradise

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.

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.

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