Seychelles
Real-time questions and answers from travelers and expats in Seychelles.
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- Banking & Money — General
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- Safety — General
- Shopping — General
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- General Tips — La Digue
- Transport — La Digue
- Banking & Money — Mahe
- Restaurants & Food — Mahe
- General Tips — Mahe
- Transport — Mahe
- General Tips — Praslin
- Transport — Praslin
- General Tips — Silhouette
Recently asked
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How expensive is eating out at restaurants in Seychelles (outside hotels)?
General · Restaurants & Food · today
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Seychelles vs Bali or Thailand: which is better for a beach holiday?
General · General Tips · 1 day ago
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Where to get the best currency exchange rate on Mahe, Seychelles (airport vs city)?
Mahe · Banking & Money · 1 day ago
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Is Beau Vallon beach on Mahe worth visiting, and how do Seychelles beaches compare to Mauritius and the Maldives?
Mahe · General Tips · 1 day ago
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How strict are carry-on and luggage weight checks on flights to Praslin, Seychelles?
Praslin · Transport · 1 day ago
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How to rent a car or arrange an airport transfer in Seychelles (Mahé airport)?
General · Transport · 2 days ago
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Can you catch the 11am Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin after landing at Mahé airport at 8:55am?
Mahe · Transport · 4 days ago
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What currency to bring to Seychelles and how to pay when prices are in euros?
General · Banking & Money · 5 days ago
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How much does takeaway food cost in Seychelles and is it worth it?
General · Restaurants & Food · 5 days ago
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Where should first-time visitors stay in Seychelles?
General · Housing & Rent · 6 days ago
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Do you need to rent a bike on La Digue, or can you get around on foot?
La Digue · Transport · 6 days ago
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Best time to visit Mahe, Seychelles: seaweed, storms, and weather by month
Mahe · General Tips · 6 days ago
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Is the boat trip from Beau Vallon to Ternay Bay and Therese Island in Mahe worth it?
Mahe · General Tips · 6 days ago
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What is the weather like in Mahe Seychelles in August and September — is it good for beach holidays?
Mahe · General Tips · 6 days ago
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How long does it take to clear arrival formalities at Mahe Airport and collect bags if you need to catch a ferry the same day?
Mahe · Transport · 6 days ago
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Can you take an earlier flight from Praslin to Mahé if you arrive early at the airport, and how far ahead do these flights sell out?
Praslin · Transport · 7 days ago
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How does a 40 kg checked baggage allowance work on Etihad and Air Seychelles tickets to Seychelles: one suitcase or several?
General · Transport · 8 days ago
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How much does a taxi cost on Mahé from Seychelles Airport or the ferry port to places like Anse Royale or Savoy?
General · Transport · 8 days ago
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Where can you get good coffee at modern cafes on Mahé, Seychelles?
Mahe · Restaurants & Food · 8 days ago
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Flying to Mahe via Abu Dhabi with Etihad: is baggage checked through, and do you get a hotel if you miss the connection or have a long layover?
Mahe · Transport · 8 days ago
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Is it better to exchange money at Seychelles airport or in Victoria, and how much cash should you change on arrival?
General · Banking & Money · 9 days ago
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What if the Seychelles travel authorization payment fails online, and do you need to show proof of funds in advance?
General · Visas & Documents · 9 days ago
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What is the main hotel on Silhouette Island Seychelles and is it worth staying there?
Silhouette · General Tips · 9 days ago
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Should you exchange money at Mahé airport, and can you change leftover Seychelles rupees back before departure?
Mahe · Banking & Money · 11 days ago
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Are beaches public in Seychelles, and can visitors use hotel sunbeds on the beach?
General · General Tips · 12 days ago
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Is one island enough in Seychelles, or should you visit multiple islands?
General · General Tips · 12 days ago
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How many days should you spend on La Digue — is 3 nights enough or is 5 nights worth it?
La Digue · General Tips · 12 days ago
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Do you need to pre-book access to Anse Georgette on Praslin, or can you just enter via Constance Lemuria?
Praslin · General Tips · 12 days ago
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How much do smoked marlin and local spices cost in Seychelles, and which local food products are worth buying?
General · Shopping · 14 days ago
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How expensive is a Seychelles trip compared with Bali, the Maldives, and Mauritius?
General · General Tips · 14 days ago
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Can you pay by card everywhere in Seychelles, or should you bring cash?
General · Banking & Money · 15 days ago
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Are Portuguese man o' war jellyfish dangerous on Seychelles beaches?
General · Safety · 16 days ago
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What is the weather like in Seychelles in June, July and August?
General · General Tips · 16 days ago
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Where can you find decent restaurants in Seychelles, especially near the port area?
General · Restaurants & Food · 17 days ago
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What are the must-see places on Praslin, and how easy is it to get around?
General · General Tips · 17 days ago
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How much does it cost to rent a car on Praslin, and can you get one without a deposit or excess?
Praslin · Transport · 17 days ago
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How difficult is the Copolia Trail on Mahé, and where is the trailhead?
Mahe · General Tips · 18 days ago
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Where to rent a car on Mahé, and do you need an international driving permit if you pick it up at the airport and drop it off at the ferry port?
Mahe · Transport · 18 days ago
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Can you visit Sainte Anne Marine National Park Seychelles independently without a tour?
General · General Tips · 19 days ago
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Is Police Bay beach in Seychelles worth visiting?
General · General Tips · 19 days ago
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Where to find a Russian-speaking guide on Praslin and La Digue, Seychelles?
Praslin · General Tips · 19 days ago
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First trip to Seychelles: where to stay, eat on a budget, and how to get around?
General · General Tips · 21 days ago
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Is it worth renting a car on Praslin island in Seychelles, and how does car rental extension work?
General · Transport · 21 days ago
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What is the weather like in Seychelles in October and November?
General · General Tips · 23 days ago
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How to buy ferry tickets between Mahé and Praslin — book in advance or at the port?
Praslin · Transport · 23 days ago
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Is it cheaper to eat at restaurants in Seychelles or book a hotel with meals included?
General · Restaurants & Food · 24 days ago
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Best snorkeling spots in Seychelles and what marine life to expect
General · General Tips · 24 days ago
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Where to withdraw cash with a foreign card (Visa, UnionPay) in Mahe, Seychelles — are there ATMs at the airport?
Mahe · Banking & Money · 24 days ago
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Do you need to scan your passport chip in the Seychelles travel authorization app?
General · Visas & Documents · 27 days ago
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Best beaches and things to do on Praslin island, Seychelles
Praslin · General Tips · 29 days ago
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Can you book Seychelles apartments on Booking.com without an international card and pay cash on arrival?
General · Housing & Rent · 31 days ago
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Do you need to reclaim and recheck baggage on a connecting flight with Seychelles Airlines?
Mahe · Transport · 34 days ago
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Is it worth visiting Silhouette Island and La Digue or is Mahé enough in Seychelles?
General · General Tips · 40 days ago