CRUISE ITINERARYS
Mozambique Yachts - Bazaruto Archipelago Yacht Charters
Mozambique Yachts. 7 night Yacht Charter to Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique on a private luxury catamaran.
BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO - YACHT CHARTER CRUISE ITINERARY
Bazaruto Archipelago has beautiful islands to explore and our Mozambique Yacht charters include visiting the main islands of Bazaruto and Benguerra, as well as the smaller islands of Linene Island, Bangue, Magaruque and Santa Carolina (Paradise Island).
The Bazaruto and Vilanculos region is a popular beach holiday destination with a number of 5 star international resorts and lodges as well as a range of other hotels and resorts. Therefore, it has a well-developed tourism infrastructure.
However, for yacht charter holidays, Bazaruto Archipelago is an undiscovered destination and we can almost guaranteed you will not see another yacht on your charter.
This means exclusivity for you…beaches and islands all to yourself!
Bazaruto Marine Life
Bazaruto Marine Reserve also has extensive protected coral reef, offering truly world-class diving, snorkelling, and catch-and-release game fishing opportunities.
Bazaruto is one of the best places in the world to see Humpback whales which travel from from Antarctica to mate and give birth in the warmer waters of the Mozambique's Indian Ocean.
Whale sightings are very high during the season and our experienced skippers also keep their eyes open for other animals and birds, such as flamingos, dolphins, turtles and if you are lucky the elusive dugong!
Bazaruto Resorts and Lodges
Bazaruto Archipelago also have a number of top end luxury island resorts and the mainland at Vilanculos has a wide range of beach resorts and lodges, so it is easy to combine a yacht charter with a resort or beach lodge combination in Bazaruto.
It is also easy to combine Bazaruto Archipelago with an African safari, with direct flights daily between Kruger National Park and JHB.
HIGHLIGHTS
Bazaruto Marine Reserve
Margaruque Island
Bazaruto Island
St Carolina Island
Benguerra IslandVilanculos
Whales
Dugongs
Dolphins
World class reefs
Diving
Snorkelling
World class fishing
Beautiful beach - all to yourselves
Detailed Itinerary
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS - PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS
The itinerary below is a guideline and can be amended to suit the guest’s wishes!
Day 1 – Vilanculos to Margaruque Island
Arrive in Vilanculos, meet and greet assistance at airport and transfer to yachts. Yacht briefing and set sail for Bazaruto Archipelago. Depending on arrival time / departure same afternoon and fish while underway to overnight anchorage. Overnight at Margaruque Island. Snorkeling at reef, fishing, and walks on the island.
Day 2 – Bazaruto Island
Wake-up to coffee / tea and a light snack before snorkeling alongside the coral reefs. Return to breakfast and then another swim. Next motor out to sea for game fishing. Stop over at Bazaruto Island for overnight anchorage.
Day 3 – St. Carolina Island
Rise to coffee / tea and breakfast. Swim, and walk on the beach. Depart for St. Carolina Island. Enjoy Game fishing while underway. Explore St Carolina and the ruins on the island. Snorkel alongside the coral reefs surrounding the island or eat oysters off the rocks.
Day 4 – Benguerra Island
Rise to coffee / tea and swim & breakfast. Depart after breakfast to Benguerra Island. Have lunch at Benguerra, with picnic basket on beach, swim and relax. Visit two mile reef later on.
Day 5 – Benguerra Island
Rise to coffee / tea and swim. Breakfast. Take a guided tour of the island with one of the locals and view the islands history, as well as the crocodile infested lake hidden in the centre of the island. Drinks at Benguerra Lodge, at the beach bar.
Day 6 – Margaruque Island
Rise to coffee / tea and swim and then breakfast. Depart to Margaruque and fish while underway to overnight anchorage. Overnight at Margaruque Island. Snorkeling at reef, fishing, and walks on the island.
Day 7 – Vilanculos
Rise to coffee / tea and breakfast. Depart for sand bank. Stop over and swim at the tiny islet. Overnight anchorage at Vilanculos, go for drinks at one of the local bars on the mainland.
Day 8 – Departure
Rise to coffee / tea and breakfast. Swim & then pack. Take trip to mainland for souvenirs.
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When is the best time to go sailing in Bazaruto?
We operate chaters throughout the year, but the peak time to visit is from Oct to Feb
How to get to there?
International Flight JHB (South Africa) direct to Vilanculos
Meet and greet at the airport
Road Transfer to your hotel, resort if you have pre-charter nights booked or directly to beach front to meet crew and transfer by rubber duck to yachts.
Gallery
This is a guide itinerary only. There is no set cruise time frame or route we take, as it all depends on the conditions at the time and the wishes of the guests.