Providence Atoll Fly Fishing Liveaboard
Fly Fish the Flats - Remote Indian Ocean
Providence Atoll lies 400 nautical miles south of Mahe and has remained mostly untouched, with fewer than a thousand visitors in the past century. After a six-year suspension on fishing, the Atoll reopened in 2015 to fly anglers. Providence is the largest fishable atoll in the Seychelles, the least explored, and arguably the best Giant Trevally fishery on the planet.
2025 Rates: $15,500.00 per person for 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing.
Providence Atoll

Providence Atoll is 34 miles (55 km) long and 8.6 miles wide (14 km), and like many atolls in the Seychelles, Providence is a fly-fishing wilderness. The vast flats, enormous lagoon system, and feeder channels allow fly anglers to wade up to 214 square miles (345 km) of pristine sand flats, turtle grass banks, surf areas, and lagoon edges while targeting many species. The large ear-shaped lagoon provides easy skiff access to the amazing fly fishing grounds.
Inshore Species: Giant Trevally, huge shoals of Bumphead parrotfish, various Grouper species, Milkfish, Triggerfish, Bonefish, and big Barracuda are also found on the flats. Providence Atoll is one of two destinations in the Seychelles to catch bumphead parrotfish.
Offshore Species: Billfish, Yellowfin and Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo...
One of the best GT Fisheries on the Planet

Milkfish have an incredible power-to-size ratio and execute spectacular aerial leaps, making it a demanding species to target.
Bonefishing: The Providence Atoll fishery caters to novice and highly experienced anglers.
Novices can target large numbers of fairly naive bonefish while the experienced rods hunt single trophy-tailing bonefish, permit, and monster GTs.
Wading: Most of the fishing is wading. You'll cover up to two miles a day over challenging terrain, so correct footwear is essential.
Protective flats wading boots (hard rubber soles with ankle support) must be worn. You will not be taken to the flats without proper footwear.
The Outfitter: FlyCastaway Fishing Company has specialized in elite fly-fishing trips since 2004 and also operates St. Brandon's Atoll.
Offshore Fishing

Group Size: 12 anglers per week and four guides.
Boats: Locally built panga-style skiffs are used for bluewater fishing and transport from the Liveaboard to the fishing grounds. Three anglers per boat and guide.
The Fishing Program:

Two Seasons: The Atoll has two fishing seasons--from late February through May and October through December.
Guides: You'll fish three anglers to one guide. It features four world-class, English-speaking fly-fishing guides who are among the most experienced in the Indian Ocean. These guides are experts in rigging and teasing and skilled in handling bluewater fish. Each guide holds a skipper's license and is trained in first aid.
Fishing Equipment is not included in the package. A fly outfit rental is $100 per week, and a $250 breakage fee applies. Fly lines are not included. A detailed list of what to bring is in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: Fishing Licenses are not required on the Atoll. A Seychelles conservation license is included in the package.
Guide and our client Bruce Tyson with Sailfish

A Typical Fishing Day:
7:00 a.m. - You'll have a quick breakfast.
7:30 a.m. - You'll head to the flats to fish the first tide.
Mid-day - Anglers generally stay out on the flats with a packed lunch, especially if the prime tidal movement coincides with the lunch break. There is the option to return to the mothership for lunch if the tide allows. However, it is best arranged with the head guide the evening prior.
5:00 to 5:30 p.m. - You'll return to the vessel.
7:30 p.m. - Enjoy a buffet-style dinner. After dinner, the guides and captain review the fishing tides for the next day.
The Maya's Dugong Liveaboard

The Liveaboard: The Maya’s Dugong, a 135-foot expedition vessel, has a large air-conditioned dining area and lounge, several outdoor decks, a spacious bridge, and an observation deck. The vessel boasts the most experienced crew in the region. The ship's large back deck provides ample room for gear storage and tackle setup. The vessel can store four tender boats.
Security: Providence Atoll fishing was suspended for six years due to piracy in the Indian Ocean. Though the risk of attack is considered low, three armed security personnel are on board.
Seven Air-Conditioned Cabins

Two guests per air-conditioned cabin with a private bathroom and shower. Complimentary laundry service twice a week.
Meals: Hot breakfasts, packed lunches, and buffet-style dinners.
Alcohol: All beer, spirits, and wine are available for purchase onboard and do not include a 15% GST. You’re encouraged to bring your own alcohol from home or the duty-free store at the airport.
Communications: Starlink Wi-Fi is now available for $21 per person per 1GB of data + 15% VAT paid in USD on the Maya's Dugong. There is no cell phone reception on the Atoll. The Maya’s Dugong's satellite phone can be used for $5 per minute for incoming and outgoing calls.
A Tractor Ride to the Mothership

Getting to the Liveaboard
You need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) if you have a United States passport to travel to the Seychelles. Seychelles also requires Mandatory travel health insurance.
1.) You'll fly to Dubai, a connecting hub for regular international flights from the United States.
2.) From Dubai, you’ll take a 5-hour flight to Seychelles International Airport on the island of Mahe and stay the night in a hotel.
3.) The next morning, you’ll need to take a taxi (or a pre-arranged transfer) to the IDC Hangar in Pointe Larue, Mahe, a five-minute drive from the international airport.
4.) At 9:00 a.m., you’ll take a one-hour and 45-minute charter flight to Providence Atoll onboard a Beechcraft 1900. (The roundtrip charter flight is included in the package.)
5.) The guide team will wait for you at the landing strip and transfer you and your luggage by tender boat to the Liveaboard.
(The hotel night and ground transfers in Mahe are not included in the package.)
Departure Day: After fishing on the sixth day, the Liveaboard will return to Providence Atoll. You’ll stay the night on the Liveaboard, and the following day, you’ll take a return flight from Providence to Mahe. Then, you’ll either take a late-night flight home or, if desired, stay another night in Mahe at your own expense.
2025 and 2026 USD Rates
Our advice is free.
We never charge more than the Lodges we represent.
Two Seasons: Late Feb. - May and Oct. - Dec.
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing:
Two per cabin, three per boat:
2025 Rates:
$15,500.00 per person
One angler per cabin:
$17,500.00 per person
2026 Rates:
$16,000.00 per person
One angler per cabin:
$18,700.00 per person
Single cabins are limited.
Bruce Tyson with Giant Trevally

"Great trip! The GT is the most exciting fish I have ever caught. Sailfish was pretty cool too." - Bruce Tyson - 2018.
The Package Includes:
• Domestic flights between Mahe and Providence
• 7-nights on the Liveaboard
• All meals on the Liveaboard
• Water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
• 6-days guided fishing
• Seychelles conservation license ($210 value per person)
• Laundry service
• Global Rescue medical evacuation
• Fuel and visitation permit fee
The Package Does Not Include:
• International airfare to Dubai, and return• Airfare from Dubai to Mahe Island, and return
• Ground transfers on Mahe
• Hotel night, meals, and beverages in Mahe
• Beer, spirits, and wine
• Gratuities for guides and boat staff
• Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy, $42 p.p.
• Fly outfit rental, $100 per week
• Tackle, lines, and flies
• Items of a personal nature
• Starlink Wi-Fi, $21 + 15% VAT per 1GB of data
• Satellite phone calls, $5 per minute
• GST of 15% for all goods purchased on the Liveaboard
• Mandatory Travel Insurance that covers travel, baggage, cancellation, and curtailment
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Request a Providence Atoll
Information Packet.