Holidays in Seychelles - 2021. Prices, reviews and advice

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We are talking about the peculiarities of recreation in the Seychelles in 2021. Find out about the weather, beaches, tour prices, tickets, hotels, food and entertainment. How are weddings celebrated on the islands? Can you save money while traveling?


Exchange rate: 1 Seychelles rupee (SCR) ≈ 5 RUB.

When is the holiday season in the Seychelles

Thanks to the warm tropical climate, the Seychelles is a pleasure to relax all year round. The weather is good, and there are no sudden changes in temperature. Sea water is heated to +26 ... + 28 ° С, and the average air temperature is +25 ... + 32 ° С with a humidity of 80%.

Tourists come to tropical islands any month. However, according to reviews, the best time to relax in the Seychelles is considered a dry season with june by September and a calm off-season - May and October... Least of all tourists during the wet season - with November by April.

Find out when to vacation in the Seychelles.

Seychelles Monthly Weather:

air temperature, ° Сair temperature, ° СRainy days
January302811
February3128,58
March31,5297
April32307
May31,329,58
June3027,55
July29,526,52
August28,526,54
September29277
October30288
November30,528,510
December30,528,513

Seychelles beaches map

The best beaches and islands

Mahe Island is home to the most popular Beau Vallon beach... It is 3 km long and is covered with white soft sand. Along the coast there is a chain of shops, cafes, and several diving centers. According to reviews, this is a good place for family holidays in the Seychelles and water sports.

Surfers love Anse Intendance - a beach in the southwest of Mahe. The coast in this part of the island is not covered by a coral reef, so large waves and breakers are formed. A picturesque and comfortable beach on the island of La Digue - Anse Coconut, and on the island of Praslin - Anse Lazio.

The most expensive beach for a holiday in the Seychelles stretches on a small island Frigate... The service here is affordable only for very wealthy tourists. A forest grows along the beach strip, the shade of which saves holidaymakers from the heat.

Mahe Island beaches

A complete guide to the beaches of the Seychelles

Prices for tours to Seychelles in 2021

How much does a vacation in the Seychelles cost? Tour prices are high in the 2021 season. A trip for two lasting 10 days with a flight from Moscow and accommodation in a 2 * hotel will cost 158 ​​thousand rubles. Tour with accommodation in a 3 * hotel - 160 thousand rubles, in a 4 * hotel - 178 thousand rubles, and in a 5 * hotel - 183 thousand rubles.

The all inclusive program on the islands is offered only in 4 * and 5 * hotels, but there are not many of them. Vacation prices "all inclusive" in the Seychelles in 2021, prohibitively high - from 340 thousand rubles in high season for 7 days. Tours with full board meals are cheaper, but still expensive - from 200 thousand rubles to 4 * and 5 * hotels.

It is not surprising that most tourists choose packages with no meals, breakfast included, or stay in hotels where there is a "meal in the room" option.

Hotel prices

Holidays in the Seychelles are not affordable for everyone. Hotel prices are 2-2.5 times higher than in the resorts of the Mediterranean or Egypt.

The cost of a standard room for two in high season at popular resorts, in $:

VictoriaMaheLa DiguePraslinFregat Island
Guesthouse10090115100-
Hotel 2 *115100130120-
Hotel 3 *140140200140-
Hotel 4 *260250300200-
Hotel 5 *350350--550

Ticket prices

Holidays in the Seychelles in 2021 turn out to be expensive not only because of expensive accommodation, but also high prices for flights. During the peak season, air tickets from Moscow to Mahe Island and back for one cost from 36 thousand rubles. For a flight to the island of Praslin, they pay even more - from 39 thousand rubles.

Food prices in Seychelles in 2021

Average bill for breakfast and lunch in a budget cafe for two is 600 SCR. For this money, tourists are served a dish of meat or fish with rice, vegetables and a drink. For dinner at an inexpensive restaurant, excluding the cost of alcohol, you pay 1200-2000 SCR. A Big Mac set at McDonald's costs 210 SCR. Ordering a couple of sandwiches, two bowls of soup and drinks per room - 500-700 SCR.

Food prices in Seychelles in 2021:

  • a portion of freshly prepared fish from street vendors - 50-60 SCR;
  • octopus salad - 60-100 SCR;
  • main dish in a restaurant - 300-500 SCR;
  • pizza - 160 SCR;
  • Coconut nougat - 80-100 SCR;
  • a cup of cappuccino - 50 SCR;
  • a glass of wine - 150-200 SCR;
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 L - 20 SCR;
  • ice cream - 15-20 SCR.

Food in the Seychelles is expensive because only a small portion of the island nation's land is suitable for farming. It is a little more profitable to buy in the markets. Food prices in shops in Seychelles:

  • bread - 12-15 SCR;
  • rice, 1 kg - 25 SCR;
  • a pack of pasta - 12 SCR;
  • eggs - 40 SCR;
  • condensed milk - 25 SCR;
  • milk, 1 l - 30 SCR;
  • yogurt - 7 SCR;
  • fish, 1 kg - from 60 SCR;
  • cheese, 1 kg - 196 SCR;
  • sausage, 1 kg - from 50 SCR;
  • chicken, 1 kg - 85 SCR;
  • vegetables, 1 kg - 30-80 SCR;
  • potatoes - 25-30 SCR;
  • bananas - 40 SCR;
  • papaya, 1 kg - 50 SCR;
  • lime, 1 kg - 35-40 SCR;
  • can of coffee, 0.2 kg - from 100 SCR;
  • bottled water - 20 SCR.

Alcohol prices in Seychelles:

  • local beer, 0.5 l - 20-30 SCR;
  • imported beer, 0.33 l - 30-40 SCR;
  • bottle of wine - from 100 SCR;
  • rum - 300 SCR;
  • whiskey - 550 SCR.

Prices for excursions and entertainment

Entertainment programs are offered in travel agencies and directly in hotels. According to reviews, while vacationing in the Seychelles, tourists enjoy evening cruises, sea fishing and neighboring islands. Vacationers are in demand:

  • Mahe Bus Tour - 780 STC;
  • air travel to Bird Island - 3600 STC;
  • St. Anne Marine National Park - 1320 STC;
  • Praslin Island by ferry - 1700 STC.

Those who are not indifferent to outdoor activities choose:

  • sea ​​safari - 1700 STC;
  • fishing for half a day - 7700 STC;
  • flight over the islands by helicopter - from 5000 SCR.

Snorkeling and diving... Holidays in the Seychelles cannot be imagined without scuba diving. According to tourists, snorkeling here is slightly inferior to the Maldives, but the islands and picturesque coral reefs are considered some of the best places in the world for divers. Visibility exceeds 30 m, more than 900 species of fish and fifty species of coral live in the ocean.

The annual monsoons affect the quality and clarity of the water, so almost no diving is done in the Seychelles during the wet season. The best time for diving is April, May and the first half of autumn.

The most popular dive sites in the Seychelles are the Aldabra Islands, Silhouette and the Marianna shark site near La Digue Island. In addition, divers love Dragon's Teeth, Blanchiseusse, Malgache Bank, Recife Island and the Trompeuse and Biter underwater cliffs.

The best places for snorkeling in the Seychelles, according to reviews, are Sainte Anne National Marine Park, Anse Sunset Beach and Anse Royale Beach on Mahe.

Approximate prices for snorkeling and diving in the Seychelles in 2021:

  • private dive - 850 SCR;
  • package of 5 dives - 3900 SCR;
  • night diving - 1000 SCR;
  • rent a boat for snorkeling for half a day - 7000 SCR.

Wedding and honeymoon in Seychelles

Tropical islands are perfect for weddings and romantic getaways for two. You can choose a symbolic wedding or formal registration. Newlyweds love the seaside celebrations with exotic flowers, romantic candlelit dinners, live concerts under the palm trees and pleasant spa treatments.

Newlyweds prefer to stay in small hotels on the coast, where there are no large crowds of people. Many people choose cozy guesthouses near picturesque beaches.

Prices. An off-site wedding ceremony or a wedding at a hotel costs from 60 thousand rubles. The price depends on the venue, hotel, date and included services.

Tips for saving money on your Seychelles 2021 holiday

  • If you are interested in surfing or diving, buy packages during the low season - that is cheaper.
  • Accommodation on the islands is designed for high-income tourists. It is most expensive to live on small resort islands. On the larger islands, there is more choice of hotels, guesthouses and apartments. Book your non-Seychelles holiday home in advance.
  • Exchange currency upon arrival - the best rate at the airport. There are few places on the islands that accept bank cards and all settlement is done in cash in Seychelles SCR rupees.
  • Take care of insurance in advance, because medical services on the islands are expensive.
  • There are few pharmacies in the Seychelles, so take the necessary medicines with you. Don't forget your tanning products too!
  • Don't buy an excursion to Victoria - just go there on your own. Take a look at the beautiful Botanical Gardens - 82 SCR, go to the Central Market, admire the Hindu Temple and Clock Tower. Tickets for the Natural History Museum and the National History Museum are only 14 SCR each.
  • Don't waste your money on souvenirs and turtle shell jewelry. According to customs rules, they will not be allowed to be taken out of the islands.
  • In beach restaurants, food prices are overpriced. If you don't want to overpay, grab cheap and quality food in street tents or dine in small take away cafes.
  • There is a good range of products at the STC supermarket in Victoria.

Detailed essay on travel to the Seychelles

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