Getting there & Getting around

Getting there

More and more airlines are flying to the Seychelles, so it's worth checking with your travel agent to see if you can get a direct flight. There are flights from Australia via Singapore, from Africa and Mauritius and direct from London. Travellers from Continental Europe can also fly direct - most take package holidays. Lots of cruises pass through Victoria, but there are no direct passenger services. There is a 20.00 departure tax.

Getting around

Air Seychelles runs regular flights to Praslin, Frégate, Desroches, Bird and Denis Island, and will run charters to other islands. Helicopters also fly to some of the islands. Ferries run regularly betweenn Mahé, Praslin and la Digue - if you want to go to the other islands you'll have to charter a boat.

An extensive bus service operates throughout Mahé, and there's limited service on Praslin. Hire cars are readily available on Mahé and Praslin. Most of the roads on Mahé and Praslin are sealed; it's other drivers that can be a bit of a danger. Taxis run on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Though taxis are metered, drivers are often reluctant to use them - be prepared to negotiate.

There are plenty of bicycles for hire on La Digue, which is ideal for cyling and walking. There are a few rental outlets on Praslin but on Mahé, which is a bit hilly for casual cyclists, bike hire is hard to find.

Visa information

Visas are not required for visitors to Seychelles, but you'll need an onward ticket, booked accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay - a one month Visitor's Permit (extendable on application) will be issued. On departure a 58.00 'Passenger Service Fee' is levied on all adult visitors; this fee is included in the price of the airline ticket.