Noah's Ark Project
Situated about 18 miles off the coast of Mahé, North Island—locally called Ile du Nord—spans just over 500 acres of verdant tropical foliage, where coconut palms and towering takamaka trees thrive amidst three majestic granite outcrops. Once a forgotten gem, this island is now the focus of a groundbreaking restoration effort. The visionary "Noah’s Ark Project" embarked on an ambitious rehabilitation plan, breathing new life into this once-neglected sanctuary. Today, North Island is steadily reclaiming its natural beauty, transforming back into the pristine paradise it was always meant to be.
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DIVING IN SEYCHELLES
Spectacular Guided Diving at North Island with amazing marine life seen: Spotted Eagle Rays, Parrotfish, Round Ribbontail Rays, White-tip Reef Sharks, Kingfish species, Giant Barracuda, Wahoo and Sailfish. Seasonal Whale Sharks and Giant Sleepy Sharks are awe-inspiring sights.
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North Island Seychelles
North Island Seychelles

North Island

North Island is among the forty inner granitic islands of the Seychelles archipelago, and perhaps the most exclusive private island destination in the world, often considered to be among the most beautiful islands on Earth. The Seychelles offer some of the world's longest coral reefs: North Island & nearby excursions to Silhouette island offer world-renowned scuba diving & fishing. A beautiful span of three luxury structures for bed, lounge & bath...all on a pristine beachfront. Your private garden offers direct access to the ocean paradise before you. Your entire villa plan totals a private space of 4890 sq feet.
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Garden of Eden atmosphere with giant tortoises and exceptional birdlife. Witness nesting Hawksbill and Green turtle hatchlings in season

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ISLAND EXPERIENCE
An exclusive private island: 520 acres set aside for the enjoyment of North Island's 11 villas. Located 18 miles from the Mahe island of Seychelles. Enjoy the most luxurious experience in Seychelles with hidden beaches throughout the island. Villas feature a private plunge pool with underwater speakers for a surreal music experience & a hidden outdoor gazebo for complete privacy. Gourmet food & wines, all inclusive of your stay with gorgeous environs to enjoy it all. Succulent menus tailored to your taste - tell the chef what you're in the mood for, from pizza to sushi. A beach picnic following a hike or a romantic dinner on the beach.
What you'll love at North Island
Try Guided Safaris® Seychelles Islands experiences with a Private Luxury Safari in Africa for a journey of a lifetime:
  • 11 romantic beach villas at North Island Seychelles
  • Direct beach access from each sprawling villa
  • Private plunge pool on your beachfront deck
  • World-Class diving and Fly Fishing
  • Deep sea cruises and Island hopping
  • Luxury Spa with endless sea views
  • All meals and drinks included on the island
  • Exclusive private island with the rarest birdlife
  • That "Noah's Ark" feeling: A unique conservation project

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NORTH ISLAND SEYCHELLES

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North Island Seychelles
North Island Seychelles

Villa North Island

The Luxury one-bedroom Villa North Island offers -Perched on the rocky incline on the extreme North of Anse d'est Villa 11 is designed to offer dramatic views perfect to catch the sunrise. In its secret takamaka forest hideaway, the Villa opens into a dramatic vista of endless turquoise ocean with your own private beach. The panoramic bedroom suite features a deep bath with a view that stretches from Mahe to Praslin to La Digue. An outdoor deck with private massage beds and a "hanging outdoor shower" set around a giant boulder are the finishing touches to this decadent piece of paradise on North Island.
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THE SEYCHELLES
In addition to workd-class diving, North Island’s shores and forests are equally rich in life. Over 200 plant species flourish in 16 diverse habitats, while unique invertebrates and reptiles find their home here. The marshlands at the island’s heart are a haven for giant tortoises, and rare waterbirds like the elusive yellow bittern. The landscape is dotted with towering pandanus trees, their roots gripping rocky outcrops, while vibrant day geckos with brilliant orange markings scurry over both vertical cliffs and sprawling branches. Above, large Seychelles fruit bats—known as flying foxes—grace the sky with their broad one-meter wingspans, performing agile daytime acrobatics.
In the rocky outcrops, wedge-tailed shearwaters nest together in colonies, while the proud Seychelles kestrels claim their territory nearby. White-tailed tropicbirds soar offshore, adding grace to the coastal skies. Once rare, Seychelles blue pigeons and sunbirds are now a familiar sight, joining the other endemic birds like the swiftlet, kestrel, and the introduced white-eye. Hopes are high for the reintroduction of the Seychelles magpie-robin, a species that could one day grace these skies again.
On the island’s pristine beaches, green and hawksbill turtles come ashore in growing numbers, a heartening sight as these ancient mariners—both listed as critically endangered and endangered by the IUCN—continue their timeless ritual, laying the next generation of life on North Island’s sands.
North Island Seychelles
North Island Seychelles

Diving in Seychelles

The warm, crystal-clear waters around North Island teem with life, a world of wonders beneath the surface. On the ocean floor, vibrant corals—both soft and hard—light up the depths: green tree, dead man's finger, and staghorn corals, along with delicate sea fans and colorful sponges, all thrive here. Nudibranchs glide gracefully, their vivid forms adding to the underwater spectacle. The reefs are home to an ever-changing kaleidoscope of fish—spotted eagle rays, parrotfish, round ribbontail rays, and sleek white-tip reef sharks dance through the currents. In the deeper waters, members of the kingfish family, along with giant barracuda, wahoo, and majestic sailfish, swim with regal ease. Seasonal visitors like whale sharks and massive sleepy sharks bring awe to those fortunate enough to witness them.
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North Island Seychelles Rates
Your stay at North Island Seychelles includes
Luxury accommodation at North Island Seychelles, All meals, Current government taxes + VAT • Rates exclude: Single supplement

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