Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest and has long been an avenue for intercultural exchange and trade. Ancient Egyptian, Indonesian, Greek, Roman, and Indonesian explorers were followed by Arabian, Portuguese and Spanish navigators, later supplanted by the Far Eastern empires of the Dutch, French, and English. Experience this rich maritime heritage when you charter an Ocean Voyages yacht- from the Red Sea to far-flung tropical island groups to the wild coasts of the Indian subcontinent and Africa.
Red Sea
With its warm, clear water and a profusion of sea life, the Red Sea is justifiably known for some of the best diving in the world. Soft coral, lace coral, sea fans, brilliantly colored fish of every size, and numerous accessible sunken shipwrecks contribute to a spectacular underwater adventure.
Seychelles
The Seychelles, located northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, are beautiful islands, little visited, and surrounded by clear blue waters and fantastic dive sites. Since the 9th century, when Arab seafarers first sailed the uncharted waters off the east coast of Africa, Seychelles’ has been visited by a succession of visitors such as Phoenician traders, Polynesian adventurers, a Chinese flotilla, and pirates.
Socotra Islands
The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, the Socotra Islands are one of the most isolated groups in the world. The islands contain many strange and unique endemic species and exceptional diving. The lack of a natural harbor or anchorage, rampant piracy, and two annual monsoons make access difficult- but we at Ocean Voyages eagerly await a chance to explore these islands and arrange an exceptional adventure. Contact us to get started!
