Beneath a Blanket of Stars: Stargazing on Desroches Island

At Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, where ocean breezes carry only the sound of rustling palms and the distant hush of waves, nightfall reveals an entirely different world - one untouched by city lights, where constellations map ancient myths and planets shimmer with impossibly crisp clarity. Here, under a sky so unspoiled it feels infinite, stargazing isn’t just an activity - it’s an experience that grounds you in the vastness of the universe.

Bespoke Celestial Exploration

Imagine reclining on the ocean jetty, where the waves mirror the stars, dissolving the boundary between sea and sky. Or perhaps you prefer the seclusion of your villa’s garden, where the night unfolds in quiet solitude. For the ultimate panoramic view, the island’s private landing strip offers an uninterrupted horizon, where the cosmos stretches beyond what the eye can take in. Each private stargazing session is an invitation to connect with the universe in an extraordinary way. Equipped with Celestron binoculars and Vespera telescopes linked to iPads, guests unlock celestial secrets - guided by a passionate star guide who brings constellations and planets to life. From Venus glowing on the horizon to the silent dance of distant galaxies, this immersive experience blends cosmic discovery with indulgent touches - sparkling wine, island-inspired treats, and stories woven through time and space.

Dine Beneath the Stars

At The Lighthouse, where flickering lanterns cast a soft glow over the ocean, an evening begins with a bespoke dinner crafted from the island’s freshest ingredients. As night deepens, the experience transforms - your table becomes a front-row seat to the cosmos, as a private stargazing session turns the night sky into the evening’s final course. This dine-and-discover journey is a celebration of both earthly and celestial pleasures - a moment where culinary artistry meets the infinite expanse above.

Collective Night Sky Exploration

For those who love shared wonder, Four Seasons offers intimate group stargazing sessions, limited to six guests. Set atop the Arrival Lounge or poolside, these gatherings bring together curious minds and celestial explorers, weaving storytelling, science, and ancient mythology into a relaxed yet enriching experience. Every Tuesday and Thursday, under the island’s brilliant, unspoiled sky, guests embark on a guided tour of the universe - tracing constellations, spotting planets, and rediscovering the night as sailors and stargazers once did.

The Southern Sky’s Seasonal Spectacle

With each season, Desroches Island’s night sky unveils a new celestial masterpiece:

• Venus, the Evening Star, shimmers at twilight all year round
• From June to July, Jupiter dominates the night, often alongside the constellation Gemini, its twin stars Castor and Pollux glistening like cosmic sentinels
• As the seasons shift, Orion the Hunter emerges, his iconic belt a celestial guidepost to the Pleiades, a glittering cluster known as the Seven Sisters
• Later in the year, Scorpio rises, its heart marked by Antares, a star glowing in fiery orange brilliance.
• And then there’s the Milky Way, a cloud-river of stardust stretching across the sky - a luminous gateway to the galaxy’s core

For those gazing southward, the Southern Cross remains a beacon, a constellation once relied upon by maritime explorers, its placement forever binding the sea and the stars.

Technology Meets the Cosmos

Enhancing the experience, modern technology unveils new depths of the universe. Apps such as Stellarium provide real-time celestial mapping, while Vespera telescopes offer breathtaking views of distant nebulae, planets, and galaxies unseen by the naked eye. Guests can even spot the ISS Space Station gliding silently overhead, track Starlink satellites, or zoom in on the Moon’s craters, transforming a night of wonder into a deeply immersive exploration of the cosmos.

Your Window to the Universe

Whether you’re a lifelong stargazer or someone seeing the Milky Way for the first time, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island offers an experience that lingers long after the night fades. Here, beneath a sky untouched by time, you don’t just look up at the stars - you step into them.

More information on Private Stargazing may be found here.