Seychelles Travel Forum

Hi everyone

would you be kind enough to give me ideas on how to rent a room for a month in the Seychelles? either Mahé, la Digue or Praslin ? I am planning to stay one month relaxing and would ideally like to rent from a local family but will consider small guesthouses if the price is right.

Any ideas welcome
thank you
Helena

Hi,
we would like to go to Seychelles in September with our 1,5 years old son. We would like to spend there 2 weeks (7 days Mahe, 3 days Praslin, 4 days La Digue). But we are afraid of big costs of this holiday (for about 2 weeks) and whether it is suitable for a little baby. I would like to know:
1) Is it real to find some good accommodation under 40 euro per person on that islands? I have read that there are some cheap accommodations, but i dont know, if they arent too far from beach, or if they are free yet (because its only 3 months before our trip and the number of cheap rooms can be limited).
2) Food - what is the average price in cheap restaurants there? What are the prices in supermarkets?
3) Transfer in Mahe - i have heard that buses are cheap there, but are they comfortable and safe for traveling with a baby? Can i easy visit main beaches in Mahe with buses? What are prices for taxi there?
4) Transfer in La Digue - i have heard that bicykles are best choice for traveling there, but what to do with a small baby there, have they some child-seat for bicykles?
5) Ferrys between islands - is it comfortable for a baby? I know that between Mahe and Praslin i can use a plane, but cannot use it to travel to La Digue - and I have heard that a boat between Praslin and La Digue isnt much comfortable... Whats your opinion?
6) Health care - is in La Digue some hospital, or just a doctor?
7) Whale sharks - can i go swim with them, or only dive?
Thanks for every advice

I'm considering these 3 locations for my June 2010 honeymoon. How do they stack up against one another in terms of cost, things to do, getting there, etc?

I've done the internet research, but it would be great to hear some personal stories and experiences.

Many thanks,
CES

Hello My name is Dieter Kuhlmann

I will be arriving in the Seychelles to do a sailing trip around the islands and down to Mauritious.I would like to know a few things about the place.

What is the cost of a meal in a restaurant and how much should I budget for my wife and I per day for meals and drinks and transport in general,we would like to rent a medium priced car for about a week.Also what visas do we need,I am on a German passport and my wife is On a South Afrcan passport,we do travel with our marriage certificate.Also ,how long can we stay.

Do you know any information about the boat chandelry as I will be needing a few odds and ends for the boat as in filters,cleaning products and spares in general.

Your help will be greatly appreciated
regards
Dieter Kuhlmann

Hi, me and my boyfriend are travelling to Mahe,Seychelles in September 09 and can't find any food prices anywhere. Could someone give us an idea of the food and drink prices and excursion costs? If not could you reccomend any good sites.

Thanks

Katy and Jezz

Hi there,
I'm looking for a cheaper location somewhere in the Seychelles for about 3 weeks. We need somewhere that can take 6 people (2 adults and 4 children) for $160 euro a night or less (for the whole family). We prefer something that is on or close to a beach and for this budget are looking for self-catering or small B&B type accomodation. Is it possible to find something like this in the Seychelles? Any reccomendations and contact info?
Thanks!

I know it can sound bizare but...
I'm travelling to Mahe in a couple of weeks. My husband is an ex rugby player and a coach. I'm wondering whether there is a rugby club in Mahe, though minimal. Can anybody help?
Thanks!

Hello,

I am in the early stages of planning a trip to the Seychelles. Is it fair to say that late April would be considered as "low" season? I have been trying to research prices and availability at some of the hotels/hostels for that time frame, but have had very limited luck. Am I researching too far out (from when I plan to travel), or should I just assume that most places will have rooms available during late April? I am not looking for a five star hotel, or anything extravagant, just a nice affordable place with somewhat friendly staff, and a place to sleep. I don't plan to spend much of my time in my room, so affordability is more important than amenities. If anyone has any answers, helpful information, or suggestions for what I seek, I would be quite grateful.

Thank you kindly,

Dylan

can anyone help me! me and my husband are going to Los Angeles / Las Vegas / San Fransisco in september and are finding it almost impossible to get information on visa requirements. He is a seychellios passport holder with a residence permit for the UK.

Has anyone out there been through this and knows how to help me. thanks, and much love!

Hey fellow travellers
I'm planning on visiting the island of Seychelles in the next couple of weeks. I'd like to know how is the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort & Casino? , I have looked at the website but it only has a handful of pics. What places or sites do i need to visit in Seychelles? How is the weather during Oct-Nov. Thanks for the help...

hello, i will be flying from mauritius into mahe. I'm wondering if I can purchase a Mahe-La Digue return flight somewhere online. This will be in early January.
Thank you in advance

Folks,

I will be in Mahe Island this coming weekend for two weeks with my girlfriend and we would like to know if someone can help us with these questions:

1- Name of a few hotels/guest houses that accept SR (local Rupee) as payment? How about if I want to rent an apt for two weeks from locals in Rupee? Where should I go for that and whom should I ask about it once I get there?

2- Where in Victoria market I can convert my Dollar to S. Rupee to get the best exchange rate? What is the black market exchange rate these days?

Thanks in advance for your time and asnwers

Best

Nice Guy

hi guys i was thinkin of south africa then seychelles/maldives/mauritis for honeymoon middle of aug next year but im worried bout the weather because i hear its winter in these places. my fiance and i really like the heat (ie loved eqypt and thailand in july and las vegas, all high 30's 40's) are we going to be really disappointed? are we better considering dubai, or where else?? any help appreciated
thanks

I was wondering if there were ferries from Eastern Africa anywhere to Seychelles. If so, where would I go to get this information. If not, what are some cheap flight options from Kenya or Tanzania?

Thanks, Jenn

Hi,

Could anyone recommend any place in Seychelles where you can surf? We are not very experienced surfers (body boarding actually) so the waves don't have to be big but it would be great if they were accessible from the beach. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Cheers,
Dora&Neil

Dear travelers
We will spending our honeymoon in the Seychelles from 5 sep. until 27 sep.
we land on Mahé. we would love to have some advice from the islands .
we dont know what is the best to do , we love nice beaches but we love also a bit walking around in the evenings and visiting some local rstaurants. but not to touristic. and to expencive ( if thats possible on the seychelles??)
we love to do some nice snorkeling , is it possible to have good snorkelplaces direct from the beach or do U have to go out on a boat?
i heard that on some islands u have to go on the right side of the island becouse the waves can be bigger on one side that the other and swimming can be dangerous. we would love to get some advice from nice accomadation on the islands ( Mahe , la digue , praslin ) 100 € a nigth approx.
thanx for the info.

much greetings Stef & Chris.

We are staying on Mahe at the Hilton for a week. However we would like to see La Digue and are on a limited budget. Is it possible to enjoy a day trip to La Digue by taking the ferry from Mahe to Praslin to La Digue?

I've looked at the Heli company, and it would be about $550 dollars round trip for 2 direct to la Digue. A flight to Praslin would be about $440 dollars round trip for 2 then a 10 Euro ferry to La Digue. While the ferry would be about 40 euro to Praslin, then 10 Euro to La Digue.

If I go the cheapest ferry route, will I have enough beach time in 1 day?

We are limited to only day trips as our lodging is free on points at the Hilton. So any information on this day trip or alternative day trips from Mahe would be greatly appreciated.

We are looking for clean comfortable accommodation with a bit of atmosphere or nice ambiance and walking distance to shops & restaurants. Our budget is up to 125 euro per night - we have no set ideas on exact location- will consider any area. I have seen ample accommodation is available in our limited budget but we are looking for a personal recommendation - the pictures don't always paint an accurate picture. We will travel sometime between September and November for 7 to 10 days.



Thanks for your recommendations.

Does anyone know how can i make cheap international call to Italy when I'll go to Seychelles island?
Could I buy any local sim?+
Thanks

I am headed to seychelles soon and was in the planning stages what is a good area for a group of single guys to be at in seychelles where there is a good nightlife and decently priced hotels?

i am looking for the name of a night club owned by alex esparon might be called kochollo please provide pics of the club

Hi all,

In two weeks we (two families with two children) will be in Mahe. We have already reserved rooms in auberge anse boileau. I saw that the drive takes about 15 minutes. Does anybody know the taxi rates for this distance and the actual prices at the restaurant chez plume?

Best regards

Thessalian

My wife and I are going to Seychelles in June and have booked our room on Mahe. Now we are trying to decide where to stay for 7 nights on Prasline. We have done a lot of research and have narrowed our choices down to 2 places based on our preferences. We are looking at Les Villas d'Or and Cote d'Or Chalets. Both look very nice and are located on the same beach. If anyone knows the size of the rooms at either place that would be helpful. They both look spacious but photos can be deceiving. Thanks for the tips!!

Hi there!
Next August we'll go to Seychelles Islands ( Mahè, Praslin, La Digue).
Does anyone suggest me cheap guest houses or BeB?
I found only prices in euro.
Are there Guesthouses that have prices in Us$?
I'd want to find guesthouse less than 70-80 euros for a double room.
Thanks
Best Regards
Tuamotu

I saw last time quite nice promotion from Warsaw to Seychelles via Paris.
The flight price is quite acceptable (400 Euro). However as my budget is limited I try to find out some basic info about these islands.

What are the prices there ? What does the standard dinner/lunch for 1 person costs there ? What are the costs of travelling inside one island and between islands ?
Do you know any acceptable hotel/guesthouse (B&B) up to 50 USD per single room ?
Are credit cards are commonly acceptable ? Is it better to use credit cards or cash ?

Hi everybody, next April my wife, I and pour child are planning to stay in Praslin for some 10 days. We were 5 years ago in La Digue, but now we want to stay in Praslin.
We'd like to have suggestions, tips or anything else on "where" to stay, considering we've read many things on staying on the "wrong" side of the island in that period (for ex. beaches exposed to bad sea...).
We'd like - as anybody! - stay in a confortable nice and cheap accomodation, with a beach close 'cause of the baby.
Thx to anybody who'll help us !!!! Cheers !!!! Lox

My husband and I are interested in taking a trip to Seychelles this winter. We are coming from the Western United States and we are havikng trouble looking up flights. Travelocity and those basic sites come back with nothing, and when I looked it up on yahoo it says the tickets would each be 9,000 USD. Is this correct, or is there some place where I might be able to search which is reasonable.

Jenn

Hi Vters!

When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
thanks!

going next february/march.Is this a busy time?weatherwise is it a good time?Thinking of 1 day in mahe transfer to praslin for 3 days and the rest in la digue.alternatively can you get to la digue via praslin from mahe in one day?I think I would rather spend more time in la digue.We are doing this week after an african safari.given it is 1000 miles off the coast should we spend more than a week there.It has always been one of my wife,s dreams to do a safari/seychelles trip so it is the holiday of a lifetime for us and I am willing to stretch the budget.thans for any help.

We are planning to visit the Seychelles next summer in conjunction with another trip. As an ardent fisherman, does anyone have any info on fishing? When, which island, cost, etc Thanks TC