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Seeing the World Famous Giant Tortoises of the Seychelles!
September 14, 2026 · 27 min · 16K views · Seychelles
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot-plus sailboat Triteia visits Curieuse Island in the Seychelles to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat.1:17 Access to the island costs 600 Seychelles Rupees per person, which supports conservation efforts and the maintenance of a 433-meter boardwalk.12:02 The island, formerly a leper colony, features a historic plantation house built in 1873 by Dr. William McGregor.15:30 After departing the island, the crew navigates into a protected mooring field near a coral cut, where they secure a mooring ball for three nights at a cost of 1,000 Seychelles Rupees.24:42 The local mooring operator, Robert, provides advice on regional logistics, including a recommendation to visit La Digue by ferry rather than anchoring there due to rolly conditions.25:12 The crew opts to follow this local guidance to avoid potential anchorage issues.25:51
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