When should you avoid Seychelles?

December until February are the peak of the rainy season in the Seychelles. These are the wettest months, and you can experience heavy showers every day. Weather forecasts usually show daily rainstorms, but this unpredictable weather usually only lasts briefly before the sun re-emerges to dry up the wet island.



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Beaches in the Seychelles, including Beau Vallon, often have strong currents and rips. Drownings occur at popular tourist beaches. There may not be safety information at beaches.

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The long rains run from November through to March, with the wettest months being January and February. The winter months then run from May through to the end of October offering dry weather. April and May are green and verdant, whilst September and October can feel dry.

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The best time to visit the Seychelles is between April and May, or October and November, as these are the calmer periods between the two trade winds which hit the island each year. The northwest trade wind blows from November to March and the southeast wind from May to September.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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As pleasurable as swimming is, it is advisable to exercise caution and pay attention to currents, depres- sions in the sea floor and the size of the waves as they can, on occasion, be boisterous and be accompanied by strong rip currents. So be on the alert and stay safe whilst swimming at any beach on the islands.

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How many days should you plan for a Seychelles holiday? A classic Seychelles holiday lasts between 10 and 14 days. This duration means that you have enough time to visit three different Seychelles islands to get to know their own individual beauty and tempos.

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A memorable Seychelles holiday lasts between 10 and 14 days, with a minimum of ten days being a good amount of time to explore the islands. Excluding the first and last days as 'travel days' you have eight days to have a real blast.

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The cheapest time to go to Seychelles is during the off-season, which runs from October to April. During this time, the humidity is higher with more rain. The islands may also experience some cyclones, which can disrupt travel plans.

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Couples: Either country makes a great choice for a honeymoon or romantic vacation, depending on what you consider romantic. If you like to be kept busy, doing lots of activities together, head to Mauritius. If you'd prefer the tranquility and privacy of a more exclusive, untouched destination, choose Seychelles.

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Seychelles International Airport is the largest airport in Seychelles. In total there are 17 airports around the world that have direct flights to Mahé, spread around 17 cities in 15 countries.

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The main climate change threats facing Seychelles are similar to those threatening other small island developing states: changes in rainfall patterns leading to flooding, landslides on one hand and extended periods of drought on the other, increases in sea temperature, changes in acidity and damage to marine ecosystems ...

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Most visits to Seychelles are trouble free. However, there have been instances of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunist thefts against residents, expatriates and tourists. Crime is generally non-violent, but bags have been snatched, cars broken into and tourists robbed while walking at night.

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Seychelles Visa Policy A free 3-month stay in the Seychelles is possible with a Visitors Permit. There is a 12-month maximum stay, however extensions are possible every three months. Tourists need to check off a few boxes to get their hands on a Visitor's Permit.

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Sure, they really worth it! Seychelles is a unique place. You won`t find SUCH nature and landscapes in Bora-Bora or anywhere else, they are different. From what I have seen in Seychelles, I think you will hardly find an over-the-water bungalow.

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Phuket will be more of budget trip. Seychelles is no doubt an amazing place but expensive again. But you can experience lot many activities and can visit different islands by hiring a car by your own. It also depends on who you are travelling along with.

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As a honeymoon destination, Seychelles is better as it remains less crowded with secluded beaches, and the naturally beautiful scenery adding to the romantic charm of the place. However, this does not mean that Bali is altogether a bad place for couples. Above all, it depends on what are both of your interests.

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Maldives is the more expensive here with good private islands accommodations starting at around 20k a night, there are cheaper rooms available as well but the good rooms start at around the 20k a night mark. Seychelles, on the other hand, does have cheaper accommodations available.

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Seychelles has won more rounds than Bora Bora. In Seychelles, guests have access to more beaches, the food is cheaper, transportation is better, and there are more accommodation options to choose from. Our final verdict in the battle of Seychelles vs Bora Bora: Seychelles is a clear winner.

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Both have beautiful water and great beaches, though I would rate the beaches in Seychelles as superior. Generally speaking, Zanzibar is much less expensive and is more of a mass market destination than Seychelles. Zanzibar has a population of about 1.5 million, while Seychelles has a population of less than 100,000.

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Seychelles is unique The world's only granite islands in mid-ocean, the world's oldest ocean islands, the world's largest raised coral atoll and a whole host of attractions make up what is surely the world's ultimate tropical paradise.

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