Aride Island Welcomes Yachts, however we ask that you please note the following:

• The island is open to visitors from Sunday through to Thursday from 10am (other days and times are possible with prior arrangement with the Wardens - please try to make such arrangements at least 48 hours in advance).

• Please ensure that you arrive at Aride no later than 10am; should you be late, please telephone and we will endeavor to accommodate your party or advise what you should do. The island boatmen are also your guides whilst on Aride and as such may not be available to land late-comers.

• It is sometimes difficult to land on Aride in rough weather, particularly during the southeast monsoon from May to September. It is therefore advisable to telephone the island before setting off if in any doubt about the sea conditions. Aride is remote, and as such sea conditions at your port of departure may not reflect those at Aride.

• Vessels should be moored to the buoys provided at the boundary of the marine park. Our boatmen will collect all passengers from their vessels and land them on Aride, please respect this policy by not attempting to land passengers yourself or by swimming ashore. Apart from the safety implications, this policy is also vital to the ongoing process of preventing the accidental introduction of alien plant and animal species to the island.

• Our entrance fees are as follows: €30 for adults and €15 for children (children under three years old may enter for free, Seychellois and residents may also enter for free on presentation of a Seychelles ID card). You may wish to bring extra money to purchase a memento of your visit from our visitor's centre.

• Aride island is a globally important and unique nature reserve, the management reserves the right to search all bags and other equipment brought onto the island. Once again, this is part of the ongoing process of preventing the accidental introduction of alien plant or animal species to the island.

• Please respect all wildlife on or around the island, the removal of any biological material from the island is strictly prohibited under Seychelles law.

• There are barbecuing facilities at the visitor's shelter on Aride, but you must supply your own charcoal. Charcoal is the only fuel source allowed on Aride so as to prevent the accidental introduction of alien plant and animal species to the island. Also please ensure you bring sufficient water for the needs of your passengers.

• Please take all rubbish or other unwanted material with you when you leave Aride.

• Should you have any further questions please contact the island at any time (see contact details below) or by VHF radio. Aride can be contacted by VHF on Channel 16, which will then be switched to an agreed working frequency once contact is made. Aride will receive VHF daily from 08.30 – 10.30 hours; contact by radio may not be possible at other times.  

We look forward to your visit!