Fregate Island, Seychelles
Fregate Island Private - Unique on the planet
Fregate Island Private is a mini Galapagos in the Seychelles for the few to discover, with just 16 secluded Villas amidst three square kilometres of pristine nature. All is designed for carefree luxury in harmony with island’s precious environment, where villas merge with the spectacular scenery secluded in lush foliage, and infinity pools spill into the blue horizon. Fregate island is a paradise, bursting with wildlife, inviting guests to immerse body and mind in nature’s beauty.
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- 16 beautifully crafted Villas with grand Private Pools
- A Conservation Sanctuary and the true Jewel of the Seychelles
- A private inland harbour & Yacht Club with PADI Dive Centre
- The Ultimate in Privacy, Seclusion and Security
- Banyan Hill Estate as a Private Reserve. Exclusive whole island rental available
- 7 Beaches, one frequently voted “Most beautiful in the World“
- Infinite romantic Dining Venues on the Island
- Innovative cuisine inspired by exotic fruits & vegetables grown in our own plantation
- A charming, historic chapel for your most special celebration
- Inspiring natural outdoor playground for children, our Kids' Club "Castaway"
- Rehabilitation of indigenous forest with tens of thousands of trees planted
- A Sanctuary to hundred thousands of Tropical Birds, more than 1000 Species
- Home to 3,000 free-roaming Giant Aldabra Tortoises
- Safeguarding the nests of hundreds of endangered Hawksbill Turtles
- Have saved the "Seychelles Magpie Robin" from extinction
By Helicopter
15 minutes flight from Mahe Island (subject to weather conditions). Maximum of 4 (EC 120) to 6 (EC 145) passengers can be carried depending on the type of Helicopter. (Additional cost)
One Way Cost : EC 120 is approx. 1000 EUR for 4 pax & EC 145 is around 2000 EUR for 6 pax. Children at and above two years are considered as full passengers. To be confirmed at the time of booking.
By Boat
1.5 hours boat trip from Mahe Island (subject to weather conditions). Maximum of 12 passengers per boat is allowed. Your airport representative will drive you from Mahé International Airport to the Mahé Inter Island Quay (approx. 15 min.), free of charge.
One Way Cost: Approx 800 EUR per boat (Max 12 pax)
Seasons and Sea Conditions
The period between October and May is called the Northwest Monsoon in the Seychelles. This season is characterized by the lack of wind. Calm to moderate sea conditions normally prevail.
The period between end of May and September is called the South East Monsoon in the Seychelles. This season is characterized by the daily, steady South East Trade Winds which usually cause rough sea conditions.
13 Private Pool Villa (400-450 m² | 2 Adults / 2 Children)
These Pool Villas are spacious sanctuaries, with a vast sundeck, dining and living room, two bathrooms and a rainforest shower drenched in sunlight.
2 Private Pool Twin Villa / 1 Private Pool Spa Villa (600-750 m² | 4 Adults / 2 Children)
These are secluded and spacious villas for up to four adults and two children.
Banyan Hill Estate (1100 m² | 6 Adults / 3 Children)
This is the most secluded residence on Fregate Island Private. Three villas on their own peninsula, designed for families and friends to hideaway together. You have a Personal Assistant, private chef and maid, and a commanding view from the finest hilltop.
Private Pool Villa
On Request
Included in the rate
- Your Private Butler for all arrangements, from white linen and lunch on your private beach to night time safaris with the ecology team.
- Full board, all soft drinks, excellent house wines and local beers
- Unique Dining Private
- A welcome massage in the refreshing green surroundings of our Rock Spa (60 minutes)
- An introductory yoga session in the morning at the Rock Spa (60 minutes, Sunday to Friday)
- One Fregate Island buggy per villa
- Free laundry service
- Air-conditioned and fully equipped gym also offering stunning jungle views
- Non-motorised water sports (sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking and snorkeling from our beaches)
- Guided walks with our ecologist through 11km of trails with impressive flora and fauna
- Hiking, mountain bicycles, volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, tennis
- Wireless LAN in your villa and our library
Not included in the rate
- Transfers from/to Mahé or other islands (please see transfer information)
- Telephone and fax service
- Fine wines from our excellent cellar
- Massages and treatments at the Rock Spa
- Private yoga courses overlooking the fresh jungle and blue seas
- Scuba diving and certification
- Private boat charters for deep sea fishing, big game fishing and excursions to neighbor islands
- Inter-island excursions to Praslin and La Digue where life is laid back and transport is by colourful ox cart.
- Golf trip to Praslin (18 hole course, requires private helicopter or boat transfer)
Private Pool Twin Villa
On Request
Included in the rate
- Your Private Butler for all arrangements, from white linen and lunch on your private beach to night time safaris with the ecology team.
- Full board, all soft drinks, excellent house wines and local beers
- Unique Dining Private
- A welcome massage in the refreshing green surroundings of our Rock Spa (60 minutes)
- An introductory yoga session in the morning at the Rock Spa (60 minutes, Sunday to Friday)
- One Fregate Island buggy per villa
- Free laundry service
- Air-conditioned and fully equipped gym also offering stunning jungle views
- Non-motorised water sports (sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking and snorkeling from our beaches)
- Guided walks with our ecologist through 11km of trails with impressive flora and fauna
- Hiking, mountain bicycles, volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, tennis
- Wireless LAN in your villa and our library
Not included in the rate
- Transfers from/to Mahé or other islands (please see transfer information)
- Telephone and fax service
- Fine wines from our excellent cellar
- Massages and treatments at the Rock Spa
- Private yoga courses overlooking the fresh jungle and blue seas
- Scuba diving and certification
- Private boat charters for deep sea fishing, big game fishing and excursions to neighbor islands
- Inter-island excursions to Praslin and La Digue where life is laid back and transport is by colourful ox cart.
- Golf trip to Praslin (18 hole course, requires private helicopter or boat transfer)
Banyan Hill Estate
On Request
Included in the rate
- Full board, all soft drinks, excellent house wines and local beers
- Unique Dining Private
- Your Private Assistant for all arrangements, from white linen and lunch on your private beach to night time safaris with the ecology team.
- Private chef and maid
- One Fregate Island buggy per villa
- A welcome massage in the refreshing green surroundings of our Rock Spa (60 minutes)
- An introductory yoga session in the morning at the Rock Spa (60 minutes, Sunday to Friday)
- Free laundry service
- Air-conditioned and fully equipped gym also offering stunning jungle views
- Non-motorised water sports (sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking and snorkeling from our beaches)
- Guided walks with our ecologist through 11km of trails with impressive flora and fauna
- Hiking, mountain bicycles, volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, tennis
- Wireless LAN in your villa and our library
Not included in the rate
- Transfers from/to Mahé or other islands (please see transfer information)
- Fine wines from our excellent cellar
- Massages and treatments at the Rock Spa
- Private yoga courses overlooking the fresh jungle and blue seas
- Scuba diving and certification
- Private charters of our sports boat for deep sea and big game fishing
- Inter-island excursions to Praslin and La Digue where life is laid back and transport is by colourful ox cart.
- Golf trip to Praslin (18 hole course, requires private helicopter or boat transfer)
- Seven entirely private beaches with just 12 villas on the island
- Fregate House – A reception area where you can socialize and reach resort pools, beach bar, Library, etc
- Yacht Club and Sheltered Harbour – A private harbour with 4 sports boats, a dive club, a flotilla of hobie cats. Snorkeling and deep sea fishing possible.
- Rock Spa - a shaded sanctuary, a peaceful teak house on a granite hilltop, with views across the rain forest canopy to the Indian Ocean. Here you have complimentary yoga sessions and You can create your bespoke treatments at optional cost.
- Plantation House and Museum - A museum with interesting displays of marine flora and fauna and records about the island’s history which began as a pirate’s hideaway in the 17th Century. In fact it is believed the notorious buccaneer, La Buse, hid his treasure on the island and it is yet to be found.
- Tropical Island Chapel – It is a special place for guests to celebrate weddings or other services.
- Castaway Club – A pirate adventure for kids of 3 to 12 years old. The Castaway Trail leads them through parts of the jungle that are out of bounds for adults where the giant tortoises and many other wonderful animals and plants thrive. Together with the conservation manager, the young ones also get a tour of the island's wildlife that is as educational as it is entertaining.
- Whales and dolphins can be spotted in the Indian Ocean from your villa terrace.
- Guests are more than welcome to assist the team in their field work, searching for emerging sea turtle hatchlings or checking nest boxes for eggs and chicks, or participate in our Tortoise Adoption programme.
- Stargazing is truly special as there is no light pollution, from a hilltop vantage point, a boat on the sea or a sandy shore, we will guide you around the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere
- Find the rare Tenebaum beetle, unique to Fregate Island Private, or our precious Wrights Gardenia, the first to flower in the Seychelles. On a nightime safari you will see the rare fluorescent scorpion.
- Go on Island Hoping
- Meet the Giant Aldabra Tortoises which roam freely across the islands. The sandy beaches of Fregate Island provide a vital nesting habitat for two species of sea turtles: the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle and the endangered Green Turtle.