3°48` South I 55°40` East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles

3°48’ South I 55°40’ East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles archipelago.
(half an hour’s flight)
Travelling to Seychelles …
Visitors need a passport valid for six months following their stay, be in
possession of an on-going international or return ticket and sufficient
funds for the duration of their stay. Entry permits are issued on arrival at
the international airport. The Seychelles is malaria-free.
A number of reputable carriers link the Seychelles to the outside world.
Air Seychelles, the national carrier operates non-stop or direct flights
from Paris, Rome, Milan, Johannesburg, Singapore, London and Cape
Town; these and other cities on their vast networks are serviced by
such first class companies as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Austral,
Condor and Kenya Airways. For advice and assistance in organising your
international transportation to and from the Seychelles; please contact
our Reservations Manager on: [email protected].
…and to Denis Private Island:
From Mahé’s International Airport, Denis is accessible by air within 30 minutes by sturdy de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft. Flights
operate daily and have good connections with incoming international flights.
Guests connecting directly to/from Denis Private Island from/to an international* or another domestic flight must collect their
luggage on arrival on Mahé and proceed through normal immigration and customs formalities as required before checking in
for their next flight.
Should you have more than a four hour wait between arrival or departure of your international flight and the Denis flight, we
will be happy to organise at a cost, transfers and a day room, meals or accommodation in order to make this transit time as
seamless as possible. Please contact our Reservations Manager on: [email protected].
Transfers by boat are not permitted to safeguard the island’s endemic endangered species from the risk of a rodent re-invasion
as the island is rodent-free.
Flight Schedule: Frequency - Daily
Mahe – Denis Private Island
Dep
Arr
Latest Check- In Time
11h45
12h15
11h15
Denis Private Island -Mahe
Dep
Arr
12h30
13h00
Tickets are issued upon check-in at Mahé airport’s Domestic Terminal, a short walk away from the International Terminal.
Schedules are subject to change.
Private Charters:
Guests may also book exclusive private charters to the island on Twin
Otter aircraft with a commercial seating capacity of 14 persons or by
helicopter from a number of island destinations. Depending on the type,
passenger capacity on helicopters ranges from 1 to 6. Landings on Denis
may take place during daylight hours only; no flights may land or take off
after sunset or before sunrise. All flights including charters to and from
Denis Private Island must be booked though the Denis Private Island
Reservations Department. To book your flight to Denis, please contact
our Reservations Manager on: [email protected].
3°48’ South I 55°40’ East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles archipelago.
(half an hour’s flight)
Luggage:
Check-In Baggage: A maximum baggage allowance of 15 kgs per person is allowed on our daily scheduled flights; please use
soft luggage so that it can be stowed easily in the luggage hold of the small aircraft.
Cabin baggage: Hand luggage must be stowed under the seat in front each passenger – there are no overhead bins for holding
luggage in the cabin.
Left Luggage: A luggage storage facility is available at Mahé International Airport. Luggage may be stored there at a charge – all
items of luggage should be securely locked.
The check-in time is 13h00 and check out time is 10h00.
Meals:
Your accommodation is offered on full board basis – lunch, dinner and
breakfast daily. All refreshments are charged for separately. Buffets are
served for breakfast and lunch both featuring live cooking stations and a
wide selection of freshly prepared items. Dinners are more formal with
5-course table d’hôte menus most evenings and some buffet-themed
nights. Meals are served in the terrace dining room and depending on
the weather may be on the beach or around the pool. A supplement
applies to special seafood or lobster meals as well as for wine cellar, invilla or beach dining options. Please advise us of any specific dietary and
beverage requirements, preferences or allergies prior to your arrival.
Meal times:
Breakfast: 07h30 – 10h00
Lunch: 13h00 – 14h30
Dinner: 20h00 – 22h00
Early meal times may be organised for children.
The bar is open from 08h30 to midnight.
Concierge Services:
A number of activities are available on Denis Private Island. Should you wish to explore further afield during your stay, we will
be happy to propose some excursions from Denis to other islands. Our Reservations Manager will be happy to assist you on
[email protected] or Tel: +248 288963.
Children:
Children are welcome on Denis Private Island. Up to two children below
12 years may stay free of charge on full board basis (not including flights)
if sharing their parents’ cottage. We do not have any Kids Club – Denis is
a natural playground for the young. We have developed a range of nature
and other activities for children to discover the island and its attractions,
and our Chef is especially attentive to the culinary tastes of our younger
guests. Babysitting is available; early meal times or in cottage dining
may be organised for younger children. You may like to bring along some
of your child’s favourite bites.
3°48’ South I 55°40’ East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles archipelago.
(half an hour’s flight)
Dress code:
Informal by day. We recommend light clothing made from natural fabrics. Walking shoes (sneakers/running shoes) are necessary
for going around the island. As a courtesy to other guests, we suggest that t-shirts and shorts or sarongs be worn in the
restaurant at mealtimes. The boutique has a stock of leisure, swimming and beach wear.
Gentlemen are required to wear shirts and long trousers in the lounge, bar and restaurant area after 19h00 – shoes are not
compulsory.
Packing for your stay on Denis Private Island:
Your packing list should include:
good quality polarized sun-glasses, walking shoes, swim wear, suntan
lotion and sun block, camera with appropriate storage cards, cables and
charger, binoculars if you are a keen birder, contact lens solution and an
extra pair of glasses if you wear contact lenses. Amenity kits are available
in the cottages, however you may wish to bring your own toiletries and
toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Some basic items may be purchased from
our island boutique.
All cottages/villas feature an IPOD docking station for your personal
listening pleasure and we recommend that you bring along your favourite
music, as well as some of the latest holiday reads.
Communications:
Communication with the outside world is possible through the IDD telephones in the rooms. Denis Private Island is GMT (+4).
The code for Seychelles is +248 followed by the island’s telephone number 259999. The fax number is + 248 32 48 76. Each
cottage or villa is accessible directly without having to go through the switchboard operator; the appropriate telephone numbers
are assigned upon check-in.
Internet access is available in the Library. Being remote, the connection is fairly slow. The island does not have facilities to
accommodate internet links to the personal laptops or notebooks of guests. There is no mobile network accessible on the
island.
Currency:
Legal tender is the Seychelles Rupee (SCR). Major international currencies such as the Euro, US Dollar and GBP sterling are
also accepted.
All your expenses while on the island will be billed to your cottage and must be settled prior to departure. Your final bill will be
subject to service charge of 10% and govenment sales tax (presently at 10%), and may be settled by credit card.
Electricity:
220-240V, 3 pin square sockets. Adaptors are available.
Laundry:
A daily laundry service is on offer. All guest rooms are also furnished with an iron and ironing board. Dry-cleaning is not
available.
Medical Conditions:
You may prefer to bring their own basic medical kit including a good anti-histamine cream. Guests with pre-existing medical
conditions should travel with a full supply of any prescribed medication to cover the duration of their stay. A copy of the
prescription should be available upon request in the event that it should be required. The Island has resident first-aiders on call.
More advanced treatment is available on Mahé.
3°48’ South I 55°40’ East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles archipelago.
(half an hour’s flight)
Climate and Weather:
Denis Private Island lies well outside the cyclone belt, and enjoys a
pleasant tropical climate governed by seasonal monsoon and trade
winds. Temperatures are on average around 29˚C with a monthly average
rarely going below 24˚C or above 32˚C.
The monsoons last typically from mid October to mid May with the
moisture-laden winds from the North West bringing warm, humid and
calm weather – December and January being the wettest months.
Mid May to mid October, the blustery South East trades bring cooler and
drier weather.
Special Interests:
Please let us know if there is a special interest or hobby you would like to indulge in during your stay - bird watching, fly fishing,
game fishing, line fishing, diving or learn how to dive, a special rejuvenating wellness treament. Or a special dish or refreshment
– from your favourite cocktail, wine or champagne – so that we can organise to have it available when you arrive.
Special Occasions:
Idyllic settings make Denis the perfect location for your wedding ceremony, blessing, renewal of vows, christening or special
anniversary. Both civil and Christian (Catholic and Anglican) rites may be organized. Weddings may take place during weekdays
and a supplement will be charged for ceremonies on weekends or public holidays. We take care of all details: from booking
the registrar and/or priest, photographer, flowers, hairdresser to providing the witnesses and making sure that your marriage
certificate is duly certified. Please contact our Reservations Office for more details on these and other special occasions which
you may wish to celebrate during your stay.
Adventure:
Diving: The months leading to the end and beginning of each season – mid
February to June and October to December bring calm, serene weather
with clear skies and great underwater visibility. Our PADI Associated
Dive Centre offers a range of courses and excursions. Dive sites are on
a gradual sea slope from 18-25 m. All equipment is available on site
– compressors, regulators, wet suits, masks, fins. Limited equipment
is available for children. We therefore recommend parents bring wet
suits, masks and fins for children and wet suits for teenagers in order
to avoid disappointment. Divers should bring their dive logbook and
licence. The nearest de-compression chambers are located on Mahé
and Silhouette.
Fishing is available year round. Half day and full day charters with an
experienced skipper may be pre-booked in order to ensure your preferred
slot. June is the best month for billfish including sailfish and marlin. Rods
and tackle are available and are included in the charter prices. However,
fly-fishermen should bring their own rods and tackle. Prior notice must
be given to the Reservations Manager so that adequate arrangements
are made to transport the rods to the island.
Other activities include tennis, snorkelling, snooker, indoor board games,
pétanque, canoeing, nature walks, bird-feeding tours, guided island
tours, sunset cruises.
3°48’ South I 55°40’ East - 95 kms north of Mahé in the Seychelles archipelago.
(half an hour’s flight)
Insurance:
All guests travelling to Denis Private Island hold a fully comprehensive travel insurance policy - including medical and emergency
medical evacuation - valid for the duration of their stay on the island.
Valuables:
Denis Private Island is safe and we operate on a no keys concept. A safety deposit box is available at Reception if, for your peace
of mind, you wish to put something for safekeeping.
Conservation:
Denis Private Island is the focus of a number of on-going conservation projects of national and international significance.
Should you wish to participate in any of these, you may contact us on [email protected]. More information is available on our
environmental blog: http://denisisland.com
Wildlife:
No pets, animals, or plants may be brought to or from the island. The
bio-diversity on Denis does mean that there are a number of insects.
Insect repellants are available on the island; we use a natural pesticide
of the pyreththroid group produced from chrysanthemum flowers
in order to control mosquitoes – as these are easily broken down by
sunlight and water and are not taken by the roots of plants. Please do
not bring other types of repellant on your visit as these may adversely
affect the reproductive health of the bird life of the island. The island is
malaria-free. The endemic bright geckos, said to bring good luck, which
may make their way into your room are harmless. A good anti-histamine
cream is useful to reduce and ease swellings and itchiness.
Ownership:
Denis Private Island is owned and managed by the Mason family.
Contact details:
Mailing address: Denis Private Island, PO Box 404, Mahé, Seychelles
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Reservations: [email protected] - Tel: + 248 28 89 63 - Fax: +248 32 10 10
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08h00 – 16h30 / Sat 08h00 – 12h30
The Island: Telephone: +248 29 59 99 / Fax: + 248 32 48 76
www.denisisland.com