Yacht and private jet charter website cost in Victoria, Seychelles: local agencies vs Kolonell (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

In Victoria, Seychelles, a yacht and private aviation charter website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, between 30 000 and 150 000 SCR, about 2 100 to 10 700 USD, and a Seychellois freelancer often asks 10 000 to 50 000 SCR (about 700 to 3 600 USD), so for a simple site the local market is often cheaper than Kolonell. Kolonell charges 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD at a fixed price, with native French and English copy, a project manager, the domain in your name and all access handed over, Premium including a bilingual FR/EN site. In such a small market, the deciding question is often less the price than who owns the site and whether the provider will still be available over 3 years.

This version is written for the English-speaking owners of catamaran, yacht and private flight charter businesses in Victoria, Seychelles.

What do Victoria agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?

These ranges are cautious orders of magnitude, not official rates. They are based on public rates of studios on Mahé, minimum project sizes visible on Clutch.co profiles of agencies in the Indian Ocean region, and rates shown on Upwork and Fiverr. Local supply is limited: many Seychellois companies also hire agencies in Mauritius, South Africa or Dubai, often more expensive.

Kolonell is therefore not the cheapest option in the Seychelles. What it brings: native luxury-level copy in French and English, a project manager you can reach at your hour on Google Meet with a written update every week, a fixed price and a site that belongs entirely to you. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), four hours behind Victoria: calls happen in late morning or afternoon, Seychelles time. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50% at kickoff and 50% on delivery. See the details of our international websites offer.

What total cost should you compare over 3 years?

The table compares a local freelancer, a local agency and the Growth package, with the same maintenance assumption for all (Kolonell maintenance after the 3 months of support is quoted separately).

The freelancer remains the cheapest. Kolonell sits in between, and the 'recovering the domain' line is a reminder of a common risk in small markets: a site whose access nobody else holds.

What does each package include for a skippered catamaran charter?

A bookable availability calendar, instant per-cabin pricing, an empty legs feed or a portal for owners of managed boats is a custom application, quoted separately. Ongoing SEO is also quoted separately.

What does a charter website need in Victoria, and which rules apply?

Victoria, on Mahé, is the capital and main port of the archipelago; the Eden Island marina and the port of Victoria are home to many catamarans and yachts. Private jets land at Seychelles International Airport, on Mahé, and travel between islands goes by sea or by helicopter and light aircraft. The clientele is mostly international: European travellers, honeymooners, Gulf families, guests of private island resorts. Seasons matter: the north-west monsoon from December to March and the south-east trade wind, stronger from May to September, shape itineraries, while the shoulder months of April and October to November are often calmer. The site should:

• explain itineraries by season, without promising sea conditions;
• present the marine parks and their rules, such as Sainte Anne off Victoria, without inventing fees;
• qualify the request without asking for a passport through a form;
• serve the clientele's languages: French and English written by Kolonell, German, Italian or Russian supplied by you or quoted separately, Seychellois Creole if you wish.

On status, the facts. A private flight is performed by an operator holding an air operator certificate (AOC), overseen by the local civil aviation authority; a broker must not present itself as an operator and should state who operates the flight. At sea, commercial charter depends on local licences and maritime rules and on the boat's flag. On data, the Seychelles data protection law applies to your forms; the GDPR may also apply if you target people located in the European Union. Aim for WCAG 2.1 AA. This is not legal advice.

Which red flags should you spot in a quote?

• A domain or hosting account in the provider's name, with no transfer clause.
• Beach or boat photos without a licence, lifted from hotel websites.
• A weak French version, when part of your clients read it first.
• 'Online payment' promised without a separate quote or an identified payment provider.
• Flights presented as operated by you when you go through a broker.

Questions to ask: who writes each language, what happens if the provider stops trading, what an extra itinerary page costs, and within how many days access is handed over.

Mini case study

Illustrative example. Nadia R. runs a small company with three skippered catamarans in Victoria, based at Eden Island. Her current site was built by a freelancer who moved abroad, and the domain is still in his name. Before the October season, she wants a new English site with a page for private flights offered through a partner broker. She compares:

• New local freelancer: 40 000 SCR, about 2 900 USD, copy supplied by Nadia.
• Mahé agency: 110 000 SCR, about 7 900 USD, 10 weeks.
• Kolonell Growth: 4 900 USD, plus 500 USD for licences and retouching of her boat photos.

Kolonell option: 4 900 + 500 = 5 400 USD, about 2 500 USD more than the freelancer and about 2 500 USD less than the agency. For Nadia, the difference with the freelancer pays for native English copy, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks before the season and a domain registered in her name from day one.

FAQ

How much does a yacht and private flight charter website cost in Victoria, Seychelles?

As a 2026 order of magnitude, a local agency charges 30 000 to 150 000 SCR, about 2 100 to 10 700 USD. Kolonell offers 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD at a fixed price.

Is a Seychellois freelancer cheaper?

Yes, often from 10 000 SCR, about 700 USD. Check that the domain and access are in your name, which is included with Kolonell.

Does Kolonell come to photograph our boats?

No, Kolonell does not do on-site shoots. You supply your images or book a local photographer, for example for a half-day before the season.

Can the site be in French, English and German?

Premium at 8 900 USD includes a bilingual FR/EN site. German, Italian or Russian are supplied by you or quoted separately.

Can we accept bookings and deposits online?

A bookable calendar with payment is a custom application, quoted separately. All three packages include a qualified request form and 3 or 6 months of support.

Let's scope your project. Send us your boats, itineraries and languages, and we will propose a fixed-price package delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.