Rates & Info

Check-in luggage is strictly limited to 15 kg or 33 pounds per person, and 5 kg or 11 pounds carry-on luggage. Please adhere to the specified limits. It is not possible to load extra luggage beyond your limit; it would have to be repacked and left on Mahé until your return. There is a left luggage storage at the airport or you can arrange for your tour operator in Mahé to store excess luggage while you are on the outer islands. We suggest that you use lighter soft-shell luggage as well.

Alphonse Island: The main fishing season on Alphonse Island runs from early October to the end of May.

Astove Atoll: The season at Astove is split with a break over the festive season. The first part of the season traditionally runs from early November until late December and the second part of the season runs from mid-February to late April.

Cosmoledo Atoll: The season at Cosmoledo is split with a break over the festive season. The first part of the season traditionally runs from early November until late December and the second part of the season runs from mid-January to late April.

The phone services at the Cosmoledo Eco Camp and Astove Atoll Coral House are operated via satellite. Outgoing voice calls are charged at USD 3 per minute or part thereof + VAT. Incoming voice calls are charged at USD 2 per minute or part thereof + VAT. There is complimentary Wi-Fi at the lounge in the Astove Coral House, as well as at the dining tent at Cosmoledo Eco Camp.

On Alphonse Island, each villa, suite or bungalow has a phone service, operated via satellite. There is complimentary Wi-Fi in the bar area and a network cable connection at the Internet Desk.

There is a fully kitted tackle shop at the fishing centre on Alphonse Island that can provide you with most of the tackle you will need for your trip. There is also a full range of flies that are custom tied for Alphonse on the right hooks and with the correct material.

Astove and Cosmoledo has tackle for sale on location. There will be fly lines, flies, and various other items on sale should you run out. Any other tackle that is needed can be ordered and delivered to the location.

Each of our destinations offer a 9, 10 and 12 weight rod and reel rental service on a complimentary basis. All the outfits consist of a top quality fly rod and Shilton SL series reel, loaded with 300 yards of braided backing. Fly lines are to be supplied by the angler or can be purchased on location. Should one of these rods be broken there is a rod replacement fee of either USD 100, USD 150 or USD 250, which is dependant on the brand. It’s important that anglers pre-book the rod rentals as well as tackle to insure that we have sufficient stock.

All tackle sales need to be settled in cash at the appropriate shop.

The fishing teams comprise of 2 guests fishing with a different guide each day and allocated to a single skiff. Each guide is a qualified skipper, has first aid experience, speaks English and is extremely experienced.

All guests are required to obtain “From Scene of Accident Medivac Insurance”. Details will be requested prior to arrival on the Island. Alphonse Fishing Co. and agents cannot assume any financial responsibility for consequences incurred if this has not been obtained.

All guests are required to sign an indemnity form once on location.

There is a desalination plant on Alphonse, Astove and Cosmoledo each, so water from the faucets are safe to drink.
We do not stock mineral water and will only supply it when specifically requested prior to arrival.

There is a compulsory Conservation Donation of USD 175 per week (USD25 per day), which is payable in cash at each of our destinations. All packages exclude this Conservation Donation and these funds are given to the Island Conservation Society for the preservation of nature in the Seychelles.

You do not need to change your Euros or US Dollars into the local currency of Seychelles Rupees. Our destinations accepts both currencies. Please bring sufficient cash to settle tackle bills, tips and other costs incurred, as only Alphonse Island offers credit card facilities at a 5% surcharge of the total amount. It’s important to remember that there will be no credit card facilities at the other destinations so it’s best to carry cash for on-location tackle and alcohol purchases as well as gratuities.

A fee of 10% shall be levied if the reservation is moved to an alternative date within the same season. Should we receive a cancellation more than 180 days prior to arrival, a fee of 10% shall be levied.This increases to 50% if cancellation is between 180 and 90 days prior to arrival, whilst a 100% fee shall be levied if cancellation is 90 days or less prior to arrival. All cancellations and provisional bookings must be confirmed via email.