Seychelles Travel Forum

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

I visited Seychelles once and I had the pleasure of trying this amazing rum. I have searched the internet and cannot find anyone who sells it. Does anyone know where you can purchase a bottle and have it shipped to the U.S.

Hi i want to rent a room in guest house for one month. I sow this add how can I get in touch with the owners or the company that is renting the rooms in the guest house
# Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
# Price: US$20-40 » Currency Converter
# Comparison: less expensive than average
# Address: Mahe Island, Beau Vallon Beach
# Other Contact: via Dreamtours
My email is svetoslava6@hotmail.com
i will be in seychelles from 1st september 2007
regards,
svet

My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in October. We are planning a special holiday, but are really so scared of making the wrong choices. (Be it our first time planning such a big trip) I need feedback on the following hotels: The Plantation Resort and Casino and then the Coral Strand Hotel. I read some reviews that really scared me. I need to know if the service are good? Rooms neat? Food good? Transport available? Close to restaurants? Is it worth the money to stay in one of these hotels? Is it better to go to Seychelles than to Mauritius?

Please advise what is the taxi cost for from airport to Mahe beach? Is there a taxi counter at the airport or do we need to negotiate a price with the taxi driver. I was quoted USD150 per person for private return transfer by the local Air Seychelles office.

hi there,
can anyone answer a few q s for me?
1) can i buy a visa at the airport ( I am belgian) and what is the price?
2) is it true that you have to present a proof of booking at a hotel or guesthouse, or otherwise they don t allow you in the country? what happens if you stay with friends

thx

does anyone know of any direct or indirect flights from goa to the seychelles? and of any company to go with? I haven't had much look on the internet

Does anybody know if i can buy a local SIM card to use in a unlocked mobile phone in the Seychelles.. i want to take my mobile, but know it will be very expensive to make calls using my UK phone provider.

I mainly want it for texting.

many thanks

cathy

I am looking to book the Seychells for my honey the last two weeks of September. Can anyone tell me what the weather is Like that time of year. Thanks.

Any strong sea currents at Beau Vallon Beach, Mahe. I have swum there many times and don't recall any. My local newspaper in the UK says a 72-year-old women died there near the Coral Strand Hotel as a result of strong currents. I don't recall any do you?

Which would be the best route to fly from Hong Kong? travel agents here can only recommend flying via Singapore and Doha (2 stopovers..) or via Mautirius (flights only once a week...). I'm wondering if there would be alternative routes that anyone might be aware of? Thanks in advance!

Good day I would like to know if there are any nude beaches in the seychelles or at least topless beaches?
help please

Does anyone know if there is an outrigger canoe club or other OC paddling opportunities in the Seychelles? I've seen the kayak postings so I doubt it, but just in case...

Hello...
Me and my husband are planning to go to seychelles in july.
We are looking to stay in the Labriz Silhouette hotel in one of the small islands.
Has anyone been there or heard of it??? As wanted some advice about it.
Many thanx for your help.