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SEYCHELLES HOSTED TRIP
October 17–24, 2028
Join Trident Fly Fishing owner Ben Freeman for an exclusive week of fly fishing at Providence Atoll. Limited to just 10 anglers, this seven-night expedition includes six fully guided fishing days, with...
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Providence Atoll offers one of the most remote and diverse saltwater fly fishing experiences in the Seychelles. Based aboard the Mayas Dugong liveaboard, anglers explore an immense network of flats, channels, reef edges, and lagoon habitat with access to lightly pressured water and a remarkable variety of species. Giant Trevally and Bumphead Parrotfish are the headline targets, while Triggerfish, Milkfish, Bonefish, Bluefin Trevally, and numerous reef species add constant variety. The combination of trophy potential, experienced guides, vast fishing grounds, and true expedition-style access makes Providence a premier destination for serious saltwater anglers.
Providence is best known for its exceptional opportunities to target powerful Giant Trevally and elusive Bumphead Parrotfish across a wide range of shallow-water habitats.
Explore an immense network of sand flats, turtle-grass banks, channels, reef edges, and lagoon habitat with very limited fishing pressure.
Giant Trevally and Bumphead Parrotfish are the headline targets, with Moustache and Yellowmargin Triggerfish, Barracuda, and Milkfish adding variety throughout the week.
Stay aboard the Mayas Dugong and access one of the most isolated fisheries in the Seychelles without sacrificing comfort, quality meals, or experienced guiding.
Trident Travel's expert planning service is free of charge.
The rates below are the same as you would pay by booking directly with the outfitter.
All rates below are per person for seven nights and six days of fishing. Rates and inclusions are subject to change at any time. Contact us for the most current pricing.
2027
Double Occupancy / Shared Skiff (Per Person) = $16,950
2028
Double Occupancy / Shared Skiff (Per Person) = $17,750
What's Included:
Seven nights aboard the Mayas Dugong
Six days of fully guided fishing
Two anglers per guide and Baymaster skiff
Shared cabin accommodations
Round-trip domestic charter flights between Mahé and Providence
Boat transfers between the Providence airstrip and Mayas Dugong
All meals and snacks
Beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee
Room amenities
Daily laundry service
Wi-Fi aboard the Mayas Dugong
VAT
What's Not Included:
International airfare
Lodging and meals on Mahé
Ground transfers on Mahé
Mandatory conservation donation and environmental levy ($266 per angler)
Travel and medical insurance
Required from-scene-of-accident medical evacuation coverage
Premium beer, wine, champagne, and spirits
Flies, fly lines, leaders, tippet, and other personal tackle
Gratuities for guides and vessel staff
Satellite and landline telephone calls
The season opens as the stronger southeast trade winds begin to ease, with November typically bringing lighter winds and periods of calmer weather. These conditions can create excellent visibility across Providence’s expansive flats, with opportunities for all of the atoll’s primary species. Tide phase and daily weather remain major influences on where and how anglers fish.
December and January are warm, humid, and generally the wettest portion of the Providence season. Passing showers, cloud cover, and variable winds can occasionally make sight fishing more challenging, although sunny periods and productive fishing occur throughout both months. Giant Trevally, Bumphead Parrotfish, and both species of Triggerfish remain central targets, while Milkfish are pursued when actively feeding.
Conditions remain warm through the latter part of the season, while average rainfall generally begins to decline and winds remain moderate. Providence continues to provide strong multi-species opportunities, with Giant Trevally and technical Triggerfish encounters often complemented by Bumphead Parrotfish, Barracuda, and occasional feeding Milkfish. Recent March reports have documented excellent GT and Triggerfish fishing across both the flats and deeper edges.
Guests stay aboard the Mayas Dugong, a 150-foot exploration vessel designed for remote expeditions throughout the Seychelles Outer Islands. The vessel features seven air-conditioned cabins with king or twin configurations, private en-suite bathrooms, storage, and electrical outlets. While functional rather than luxurious, the Mayas Dugong is stable and comfortable, with spacious outdoor decks, an indoor lounge and dining area, and ample room for storing and organizing fishing equipment.
All meals and snacks are prepared by the onboard chef and served aboard the Mayas Dugong, with packed lunches available for anglers who remain on the flats throughout the day. Beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee are included in the package. Meals are typically enjoyed communally, creating a relaxed atmosphere for sharing stories at the end of each fishing day.
Wi-Fi is available aboard the Mayas Dugong, allowing guests to stay in contact with family and friends during the trip. Due to the extreme remoteness of Providence Atoll, connection speeds and reliability may vary, and guests should not expect the same level of connectivity available on Mahé or at a traditional resort. Satellite and landline telephone calls are not included.
Each day is carefully planned to maximize your fishing success while experiencing the best of what this destination has to offer. Itineraries are flexible based on conditions and guest preferences.
Depart your home airport and begin your international journey to Mahé, Seychelles. Most itineraries from North America require an overnight flight and one or more connections. Upon arrival at Seychelles International Airport, transfer to a prearranged hotel on Mahé for the night. Arriving one day before the domestic charter provides a buffer for possible flight or baggage delays and allows time to rest before continuing to Providence Atoll.
Meet the Blue Safari team at the Mahé domestic terminal one hour before the scheduled charter departure. The flight travels approximately one hour to Alphonse Island, where there is a scheduled 30-minute stop, before continuing another 50 minutes to Providence Island. Upon arrival, transfer by tender to the Mayas Dugong, which will be anchored nearby. Refreshments will be served while the guides help prepare tackle for the week ahead.
Breakfast is served aboard the Mayas Dugong at 7:00 a.m., with anglers ready to depart by skiff at approximately 8:00 a.m. Each team consists of two anglers and one guide, with the day spent exploring Providence’s flats, lagoon edges, feeder channels, and surf zones. Lunch may be packed and enjoyed on the water or served aboard the vessel, depending on the day’s fishing plan. Skiffs return to the Mayas Dugong around 4:30 p.m., followed by pre-dinner drinks at 6:00 p.m. and dinner. After the final fishing day, the guides will assist with breaking down and packing rods, reels, and other fishing equipment.
After breakfast, guests vacate their cabins so the crew can prepare the vessel for the incoming group. There is usually time to relax or swim aboard the Mayas Dugong before transferring by tender to Providence Island for the return charter. The flight first travels approximately 15 minutes to Farquhar for refueling before continuing to Mahé, either directly or with an additional stop at Alphonse Island. Upon arrival at the Mahé domestic terminal, transfer to a prearranged hotel for the night.
After an overnight stay on Mahé, transfer to Seychelles International Airport and begin your journey home. Depending on your international flight schedule and routing, you may arrive home the same day or the following day. Staying overnight on Mahé after the expedition creates a comfortable buffer in case the domestic charter is affected by weather or other operational delays.
Providence Atoll combines immense fishing grounds, extremely limited pressure, and exceptional species diversity in a true liveaboard expedition. Its 345-square-kilometer lagoon system includes sand flats, turtle grass banks, feeder channels, surf zones, and reef edges, allowing guides to explore a wide variety of habitats throughout the week.
Giant Trevally and Bumphead Parrotfish are the headline species, with strong opportunities for Moustache Triggerfish, Yellowmargin Triggerfish, Barracuda, and Milkfish. Anglers may also encounter Bonefish, Bluefin Trevally, Indo-Pacific Permit, and numerous reef species. Dedicated bluewater fishing is not included in the standard package.
Providence is known for exceptional Giant Trevally fishing, including opportunities to sight-cast to large fish on shallow flats. GTs may be encountered across turtle grass banks, lagoon edges, feeder channels, and surf zones, so anglers should remain prepared for fast, unexpected shots throughout the day.
Providence is one of only a small number of destinations where anglers can realistically target Bumphead Parrotfish on shallow flats. Large groups may be found feeding across the atoll’s expansive turtle grass banks, creating highly visual but technically demanding opportunities for one of fly fishing’s most unusual game fish.
Blue Safari operates Providence trips from October through December and again from January through March. The primary species are available throughout the season, while weekly fishing conditions are influenced more by tides, wind, cloud cover, and water movement than by major seasonal migrations.
Providence is best suited to experienced saltwater fly anglers who can cast accurately, manage line quickly, and remain comfortable fishing in wind. Opportunities can develop suddenly, and many of the primary species require precise presentations and immediate pressure after the hook-set. Less experienced anglers can still enjoy the trip, but preparation and casting practice are strongly recommended.
Most fishing is done while wading hard sand, turtle grass, coral flats, and shallow lagoon edges. Purpose-built Baymaster skiffs are used to travel between fishing areas and may also be used to search for fish or make presentations where conditions require it. Protective flats boots are essential because standard neoprene dive booties do not provide adequate protection.
The standard package includes two anglers per guide and Baymaster skiff, with a maximum of ten anglers per week. Private skiffs may be requested for an additional charge, subject to availability, and are limited to two per week.
The Mayas Dugong is a stable, 150-foot exploration vessel designed for remote expeditions throughout the Seychelles Outer Islands. It features seven air-conditioned cabins with private en-suite bathrooms, along with indoor dining and lounge areas, spacious outdoor decks, and ample storage for fishing equipment. The vessel is functional and comfortable rather than ultra-luxurious.
Guests first fly internationally to Mahé and should arrive at least one day before the scheduled domestic charter. The charter flies from Mahé to Alphonse Island for a brief stop before continuing to Providence Island, where guests transfer by tender to the Mayas Dugong. An overnight stay on Mahé is also recommended after the trip to provide a comfortable buffer before the international journey home.
The package includes seven nights aboard the Mayas Dugong, six days of guided fishing, two anglers per guide and skiff, domestic charter flights, applicable boat transfers, meals, snacks, standard alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, daily laundry, VAT, and loaner fly rods and reels. International airfare, Mahé hotels and transfers, conservation fees, premium beverages, flies, fly lines, personal tackle, gratuities, insurance, and dedicated bluewater fishing are not included.
Although loaner fly rods and reels are available, we strongly encourage guests bring their own tackle that they are familiar with casting. Anglers should also bring all appropriate fly lines, leaders, tippet, flies, tools, and personal fishing accessories. Multiple rod setups are recommended so anglers can quickly transition between Giant Trevally, Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, and other species. Protective flats boots, sun protection, and clothing suited to long days of wading are also essential. A full equipment and packing list is provided upon booking.
Medical emergencies and evacuations can happen in remote destinations, which is why we strongly recommend enrolling with Global Rescue before your trip. Global Rescue provides industry-leading medical and security evacuation services, and they also offer comprehensive travel insurance plans serviced through IMG. This all-in-one solution allows anglers to secure both emergency evacuation coverage and travel insurance through a single provider, helping ensure you’re protected if something unexpected occurs before or during your trip.
