Cruise port Farquhar Atoll
Info for port Farquhar Atoll on 17 Dec 2027
Port information & tips for Farquhar Atoll
Farquhar Atoll is a pristine natural paradise in the far south of the Seychelles and an exclusive highlight for expedition cruises. Its remote location in the middle of the Indian Ocean offers a spectacular backdrop of vibrant turquoise lagoons, snow-white sandbanks, and untouched wildlife. Outstanding attractions include the diverse bird colonies on the Bancs de Sable and the protected nesting sites of the Green Sea Turtle on Île du Sud. As there is no traditional industrial port, cruise ships anchor in the sheltered lagoon, and guests reach the landing site near Farquhar Lodge comfortably by Zodiac. Thanks to this direct connection, the nature adventure in this untouched wilderness begins without detours, right on the fine sandy beach.
Arrival & Departure
Getting around
Highlights & Districts
Useful tips
Returning to the ship
Farquhar Atoll, a remote archipelago in the Seychelles, is not a traditional cruise port, but an exclusive Fly & Cruise destination. Arrival for guests from the DACH region is exclusively by plane, with small luxury ships usually anchoring off the coast and embarkation taking place via tender boat.
Airplane
Your journey begins with a long-haul flight to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé, the main airport of the Seychelles. Direct flights are available from Frankfurt, among others, and there are also good connecting flights via major hubs such as Dubai. Due to the long flight time and the early departure times of the onward flight to the atoll, ideally plan to arrive in Mahé the day before.
Charter Flight & Transfer
From Mahé International Airport, you will continue with a specially chartered aircraft, often a Beechcraft 1900, to Farquhar Airport (ICAO: FSFA) on Île du Nord. This charter flight takes between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. Please note that charter flights depart from the IDC Hangar, which is not located directly at the international terminal, and departure times may vary. Once on Farquhar, the transfer to the lodge or the waiting expedition ship takes place in a relaxed island manner, often by cart or tractor and trailer.
Pre-Cruise Hotel & Embarkation
For a smooth transition, an overnight stay in a hotel on Mahé is strongly recommended before the charter flight to Farquhar. This allows you to cushion any delays of the international flight and start the connecting flight relaxed in the early morning. Since Farquhar Atoll has no paved terminals, embarkation onto your expedition ship takes place directly from the anchorage by means of comfortable tender boats. Plan your return journey so that your international flight from Mahé does not start before 20:00 on the day of your return from Farquhar, as charter flight times can change at short notice.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the shipping company and destination area - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The following also applies during the journey: For shore excursions, you should be back on board at least one hour before departure. Always observe the current announcements and notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
