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Hawkfish Island holiday

Frégate is an idyllic private island skirted by white sand and coral reefs that’s home to just 17 villas and incredible wildlife. The perfect mix of romance, indulgence, adventure and conservation.

Hawkfish Island holiday: Summary

Hawkfish Island holiday in a nutshell

Arriving by helicopter from Mahé, watch as Frégate’s forested hills appear on the horizon, your idyllic castaway island home for the next four nights.

On this island of just three square kilometres, 17 sophisticated residences are dotted around the coastline, making them wonderfully private. Each comes with an infinity pool, Jacuzzi, daybed, dining pavilion and incredible views. You could easily spend all five days here – but there’s much to explore for those who fancy it.

Seven stunning beaches skirt the island, one of which is regularly voted among the most beautiful beaches in the world, and you may find one all to yourself.

The Indian Ocean waters are your playground. Below the waves, find vibrant reefs to explore by snorkel or on a PADI-certified dive course. Night dives are also possible here, and a little further out, dolphins, whales and manta rays are occasional visitors. On the surface, sail, kayak, surf, fish, waterski and take a powerboat on day trips to nearby islands.

Freégate itself is criss-crossed by 11km of trails where you can walk alongside wandering giant tortoises, mountain bike or join the resident conservationist to find out about the incredible work to save the Seychelles magpie robin and rewild the former plantation. You can also assist the team with fieldwork, searching for emerging sea-turtle hatchlings or checking nestboxes for eggs and chicks.

Dining wherever you like – on the beach, in the branches of a banyan tree, a scenic lookout, restaurant or your villa – is always an experience. Produce is freshly picked and caught with the majority of produce organically grown on the island.

Add in the fabulous spa and always excellent service and you have the consummate private-island experience that is hard to leave.

At a glance

Starts: Seychelles International Airport Mahé
4 nights Fregate Island Villas - Fregate Island, Seychelles Full Board
Ends: Seychelles International Airport Mahé

Fregate Island Villas

Days 1-5

35 miles east of Mahé, Fregate Island Private (formerly known as Frégate Island Hotel) is the most secluded granitic Inner Islands, one of the Seychelles' largest private resorts islands, and home of a very luxurious retreat, set amidst dazzling natural settings.

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Fregate Island Villas

Fregate Island Villas

Fregate Island, Seychelles

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Hawkfish Island holiday.

  • Indulge yourself in your beautiful private villa
  • Choose from seven outstanding beaches
  • Marvel at giant tortoises and over 100 bird species
  • Discover rich coral reefs on diving and snorkel trips
  • Watch for whales, dolphins and mantas in the deep

Activities

Some activities which can be included in the Hawkfish Island holiday: talk to us about those which interest you.

  • Birdwatching

  • Boat trip

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Scuba-diving

  • Self-guided walking

  • Snorkelling

  • Watersports

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