Jennifer L. Reber
12/01/2006
When French mariners, venturing from Mauritius, first
claimed possession of the Seychelles in 1756, they were certain they had found
the biblical Garden of Eden—and they just might have been on to something. With
115 unspoiled islands emerging from an underwater scuba paradise in the
hurricane-free Indian Ocean, the Edenic appeal of the Seychelles (pronounced "say-shells") is undeniable.
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Located just off the eastern coast of Mahé, the main island, 99-acre Eden Island is a one-of-a-kind residential community featuring 480 freehold apartments, duplexes and villas, all on 16 hectares of private waterways. While ownership includes a private boat slip, either in front of the residence or nearby, visiting yachts up to 80 meters can be accommodated in the international marina.
Craig Heeger, CEO of Eden Island Development, explains, "My vision is to create a development that is in harmony with the environment, is unique in its style and design, and at the same time provides a broad range of facilities."
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A joint venture between Eden Island Development Company (Seychelles) Ltd. and Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd., the marina will offer shore power (including three-phase), water, pump-out, landlines, cable, wireless Internet and laundry, as well as fueling facilities. Marina guests will also have access to a small hotel to be built on the island. Other shoreside facilities include a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, showers and a VIP lounge for visiting superyachts.
The marina’s location in the inner channel between Eden Island and Mahé will protect it from the southeast and northwest trade winds, providing safe harbor anchoring for yachts.
Location: 4°40'28" S, 55°31'19" E In the western Indian Ocean, northeast of the island of Madagascar and approximately 1,000 miles east of Kenya. Eden Island is 99 acres of reclaimed land located across the channel from Mahé. A bridge will connect the two islands.
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Documents: Passport valid for at least six months past departure date; a visitor’s permit will be issued upon arrival and is valid for up to four weeks; proof of return air ticket/passage; proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from an infected area.
Fees: 300 rupees (US$60) service charge for vessel spraying and processing.
Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR). At press time, US$1: SCR5. While rupees are needed for miscellaneous items, most hotels, restaurants and services require payment in either U.S. dollars or euros. Limitations exist on the amount of money that can be exchanged upon leaving the country; proof of initial transaction is required.
Airport: Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Mahé, a 10- to 15-minute taxi ride to Eden Island.
Airlines: Air Seychelles offers direct flights from several European, African, Middle Eastern and Asian cities. Other major international carriers also make regular trips.
Country Code: 248
Ships CHANDLERS/Agents: Southern Ocean Shipchandler, 99 Shipchandler, Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd., Mahe Shipping Company Ltd.
Ports Authority’s Guide to Visiting Yachts: www.spa.sc
Contact Eden Island at 248 346 000 or e-mail marina@edenislandsc. www.edenisland.sc