Explorer 1
Location: Seychelles
Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
About Explorer 1
Embark on an intimate diving expedition through the pristine waters of the Seychelles aboard the Explorer 1, a catamaran designed for unparalleled comfort and access to remote dive sites.
Vessel Specifications
- Length: 17m
- Guest capacity: 6
- Year built: 2019
- Nitrox: Available
- WiFi: Available
Cabins
- Master Cabin (sleeps 2) — Twin — The Aldabra Master Cabin provides a comfortable retreat with twin beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Guests will appreciate the convenience of a private bathroom and toilet within the cabin.
- Double Cabin (sleeps 2) — Twin — The Granite cabin offers comfortable twin beds, ideal for friends or individual travelers. Guests in this cabin will have access to shared bathroom facilities.
- Single Bunk Cabin (sleeps 2) — Twin — The Amirantes cabin offers a cozy arrangement with two single bunk beds, providing comfortable accommodation for two guests. This cabin shares bathroom facilities with other guests.
Itineraries
Mahe Tour Cruise
Duration: 5 nights
Mini Cruise East Granite (La Digue - Mahe)
Duration: 3N
Embarkation: La Digue or Praslin, Seychelles
This mini-cruise explores the key sites around La Digue and Praslin, offering dives in the less-frequented waters of Frégate Island. Guests will also spend a night in the protected and picturesque Coco Island Marine Park, known for abundant turtles and vibrant reef life. The itinerary focuses on a variety of dive sites, providing diverse underwater experiences in the Seychelles.
Mahe Tour Cruise (Mahe - Mahe)
Duration: 5 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
Explore the vibrant underwater world around Mahe and nearby islands on this dedicated diving cruise. The itinerary includes a variety of dive sites, from rich banks to historic wrecks, offering diverse marine encounters. Guests will experience a mix of day and night dives, with opportunities to discover the unique ecosystems of Seychelles. The trip balances thrilling dives with relaxing moments on board, ensuring a memorable liveaboard experience.
Mini Cruise East Granite (La Digue - Mahe)
Duration: 2 nights
Embarkation: La Digue or Praslin, Seychelles
This mini-cruise in the East Granite region of Seychelles offers a delightful journey to discover the picturesque islands of Praslin and La Digue. Guests will have the opportunity to explore key sites for diving and snorkeling, including the marine park at Coco Island. The itinerary also highlights a unique experience of spending a night at Coco Island, known for its "photogenic" area and abundant marine life such as turtles and "fish baths". This cruise provides an intimate experience, focusing
Mini Cruise East Granite (La Digue - Mahe)
Duration: 3 nights
Embarkation: La Digue or Praslin, Seychelles
This mini-cruise explores the key dive sites around Praslin and the less-frequented Frégate Island. A highlight is an overnight stay at Coco Island, a protected marine park known for its abundant turtles and vibrant marine life. The itinerary promises dives at various locations, including Marianne, Albatros, the Sisters, and Coco, with a special focus on the waters surrounding Frégate Island.
Mahe Tour Cruise (Mahe - Mahe)
Duration: 5 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
Embark on a captivating 5-night diving cruise around the Seychelles, starting and ending in Mahe. This itinerary offers a range of underwater experiences, from vibrant reef dives to intriguing wreck explorations, complemented by night diving opportunities. Explore diverse sites known for their abundant marine life and unique geological formations. The journey combines exhilarating dives with comfortable onboard living, providing an unforgettable Seychelles adventure.
Mahe Tour Cruise (Mahe - Mahe)
Duration: 6 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
Explore the inner islands of the Seychelles on a tour that reveals dramatic granite formations and fringing coral reefs. This itinerary focuses on the Mahé plateau, offering a chance to encounter a variety of reef fish, turtles, and the occasional reef shark. Drift dives along current-swept walls are common, alongside calmer shallower sites ideal for underwater photography. Expect warm, clear waters and a blend of vibrant reef ecosystems with the unique geological landscape of the Seychelles.
Mahe Tour Cruise (Mahe - Mahe)
Duration: 5 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
Discover the underwater treasures of Seychelles on this immersive liveaboard journey around Mahé. The itinerary explores diverse dive sites, from vibrant banks teeming with fish to historical wrecks, offering both day and night diving opportunities. This trip is ideal for certified divers seeking an intimate experience in the Indian Ocean's rich marine environment, combining captivating underwater exploration with the convenience of liveaboard living.
Granite Tour Cruise (Mahé - Mahé)
Duration: 6 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
This unique liveaboard journey in the Seychelles caters to divers of all skill levels, including those new to diving. The itinerary focuses on the picturesque granite islands, exploring serene dive sites around Mahé, Frégate, Praslin, and La Digue. The cruise is strategically designed to maximize time between sites, offering a diverse array of underwater explorations. Guests can enjoy pristine diving conditions with vibrant marine life, often in locations with very low attendance.
Mini Cruise Bird North Atolls (By Granite East) (Mahé - Praslin-La Digue)
Duration: 3 nights
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
This mini cruise explores the bird-rich northern atolls of Seychelles, venturing from Mahé to Praslin and La Digue. Divers will encounter diverse underwater landscapes, including granite towers, coral plateaus, and steep drop-offs. The itinerary provides opportunities to spot various pelagic species and reef inhabitants, making it ideal for those seeking a blend of scenic beauty and vibrant marine life. Expect a journey through some of Seychelles' most iconic dive destinations.
Upcoming Departures
- 2026-08-03 → 2026-08-04 — Mini-Cruise 2 days Shark-Giant Rays & Wrecks · $1391/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-08-06 → 2026-08-08 — Mini-Cruise 3 Days Wrecks & Sharks & Rays · $1789/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-08-10 → 2026-08-15 — Mahe Tour Cruise · $3580/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-08-10 → 2026-08-16 — Granite tour Cruise · $4177/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-08-20 → 2026-08-22 — Mini-Cruise 3 Days Wrecks & Sharks & Rays · $1789/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-08-24 → 2026-08-30 — Granite tour Cruise · $4177/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-08-24 → 2026-08-29 — Mahe Tour Cruise · $3580/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-01 — Mini-Cruise 2 days Shark-Giant Rays & Wrecks · $1391/person · 0 spots left
- 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-05 — Mini-Cruise 3 Days Wrecks & Sharks & Rays · $1789/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-13 — Granite tour Cruise · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-12 — Mahe Tour Cruise · $3580/person · 4 spots left
- 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-15 — Mini-Cruise 2 days Shark-Giant Rays & Wrecks · $1391/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-19 — Mini-Cruise 3 Days Wrecks & Sharks & Rays · $1789/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-27 — Granite tour Cruise · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26 — Mahe Tour Cruise · $3580/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-09-28 → 2026-10-01 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 2 spots left
- 2026-09-28 → 2026-10-03 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 2 spots left
- 2026-10-05 → 2026-10-10 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 2 spots left
- 2026-10-05 → 2026-10-08 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 2 spots left
- 2026-10-12 → 2026-10-17 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-10-12 → 2026-10-15 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-10-19 → 2026-10-24 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-10-19 → 2026-10-22 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-10-26 → 2026-10-31 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-10-26 → 2026-10-29 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-11-02 → 2026-11-05 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-11-02 → 2026-11-07 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-11-09 → 2026-11-12 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-11-09 → 2026-11-14 — Expedition Denis-Bird Atolls · $4177/person · 6 spots left
- 2026-11-16 → 2026-11-19 — Mini-Cruise Bird North Atolls (by Granite East) · $2784/person · 6 spots left