Seychelles

Accommodation on Larger Islands

 

MAHE including Inner Islands Cerf & Felicite

PRASLIN

LA DIGUE

DESROCHES

Transfers
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Transfers by air or by fast catamaran Mahe-Praslin

 

On-board Cruises
Discover the inner islands of the Seychelles aboard the beautiful, spacious and comfortable 82’catamaran Seychelles Odyssey with the fun and adventure of sailing and cruising at your own leisurely pace.

11 days/10 nights
7 days/6 nights

Exclusive Island Retreats
Alphonse    Bird Island    Chauve Souris    Cousine    Denis    Desroches    Felicite    Fregate    North    Silhouette    Ste Anne

Scattered in the deep blue ocean are the 100 or so islands of the Seychelles. Centuries of relative isolation have kept these beautiful islands unspoilt. Seychelles is the lost world where unique plants and animals have evolved to produce some of the rarest examples of flora and fauna in the world. Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of  their easy island life-style. With no lively resorts as such, it is the perfect place to relax, explore the beauty of these remarkably different islands, and enjoy creole cuisine and the unsophisticated friendliness of the Seychellois people.

Often described as the "original garden of Eden", the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands, lies 4° South of the Equator in the heart of the Indian Ocean and away from the cyclone belt. Its mean maximum temperature of 29°C and 12 hours of daylight throughout the year ensures stable weather whatever the season, generally warm and humid.

Climate
May to September - drier, slightly cooler with longer hours of sunshine and lower humidity.
July and August - strong winds occasionally causing a sea swell with the sea breeze making the climate refreshing and cool.
October to April - little wind and warmer.
December and January - frequent tropical rainfall.

Each of the islands possesses its own unique identity with incredible flora and fauna. We shall concentrate on the 3 main islands: Mahe, Praslin and La Digue where we have chosen the best hotels, guest houses and self-catering apartments and bungalows for you. However, web pages of exclusive hotels on the outer islands are also being developed and will be published and added to the website as and when ready. 

March to May, and October/November for the best diving. May to September driest time, but east coast resorts can suffer from sea-weed. Rainfall is higher between December and February.

The main islands: Mahe, Praslin and La Digue

Mahe - Largest of the Seychelles archipelago is in many ways the most spectacular. Its mountainous back-drop, lush tropical vegetation and idyllic soft white beaches fringed by swaying palm trees charm the most difficult visitors with its warm and inviting sea helping to cool you off from the tropical sun. Victoria, the capital, is small enough that it does not take long to walk around it. Its daily market selling locally made crafts, fish, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables is a hive of daily activity and a popular tourist attraction. The Botanical Gardens offer the opportunity to see some of Seychelles unique and endemic plants in easy and comfortable surroundings and nature lovers will find several nature walks and trails. For the sporty ones, there is an unbelievable choice of activities, from dive centres, paragliding and other water sports to sailing and big game fishing.  Nightlife in Mahe with its casinos, restaurants and night-clubs is also livelier than on the other islands.

Praslin - Once the haunt of Arab traders and sometimes treasure hiding places for pirates, Praslin is a blueprint for everyone's idea of the perfect tropical island with its belt of lush palm trees. Home to the strangely shaped "coco-de-mer", a large coconut famous for its strange appearance reminiscent of a woman's pelvis, the exquisite Vallee de Mai also boasts vanilla orchids and some of the world's rarest birds, the Seychelles bulbul, the fruit pigeon and the black parrot.

La Digue - An aura of charm and tranquillity surround this beautiful island with its masses of pink granite rocks around the coastline strewn with delightfully romantic beaches. On La Digue, time seems to stand still and for years life there has remained unchanged, even transport being mainly by ox cart or bicycle although there are now 3 operating taxis on the island. It is also a diving and snorkelling paradise with its outstanding underwater seascapes.
In size it is the fourth largest granitic island of Seychelles measuring 5km in length and 3km in breadth with a total surface area of 14 km2. It has a population about 2500 people, which makes it the third largest populated Island in the Seychelles.
The low-lying coastal plateau rises sharply and culminates into Nid Aigle (eagle Nest) mountain 333m (1092 feet) above sea level. From the prominence of the mountain ridge a bird’s eye view of La Digue and the surrounding islands of Praslin, Felicite, and Marianne is awesome. For those who had this experience it is well worth the climb, and in our view this opportunity should not be missed.

If you prefer to taste one of the unforgettable experiences of sailing from island to island in the Seychelles aboard a large catamaran...

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