How many days for Mahé? +
Three to four nights cover Beau Vallon, Victoria, Anse Intendance and a Morne Seychellois hike. Five to six nights allow Anse Major, Sainte Anne marine park and a more local day. Most travelers pair Mahé with Praslin and La Digue.
Do you need an authorization to enter the Seychelles? +
Yes since April 2022. Travel Authorization mandatory on seychelles.govtas.com before departure, ~€10-15 depending on duration. Confirmation to show at boarding and arrival. No visa, but this authorization is non-negotiable.
How to combine Mahé, Praslin and La Digue? +
Classic itinerary: 3-4 nights Mahé, 3 nights Praslin, 1-2 nights La Digue. Cat Cocos ferry Mahé-Praslin (1h, €60 round trip), Praslin-La Digue (15 min, €25). Air Seychelles internal flight Mahé-Praslin in 15 min (~€100 round trip) if you want to save time.
Are the Seychelles expensive? +
Yes, among the priciest in the world. Count €150/day minimum in comfort, €400 in premium. Self-catering possible in guesthouses, shopping at Spar or STC Hyper to bring the budget down. Waterside restaurants €35-60 per person.
Is Mahé safe? +
Yes, one of the safest beach destinations in the world. Standard vigilance: don't leave items on the beach unattended, empty car at night, mountain hikes with water and phone. No specific traveler issues.
When to visit the Seychelles? +
April-May and September-November (inter-monsoon): calmest sea, moderate winds, ideal snorkeling and diving. June-August: strong SE winds, rough SE coast, ideal kitesurf and NW coast beaches. December-March: short rains, warm, calm NW coast. No bad months, just nuances.
