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Getting around in Seychelles 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 departure tax.
Air - 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. Schooner ferries run regularly between Mahé, Praslin and la Digue - if you want to go to the other islands you'll have to charter a boat.
Ferries - Run regularly between Mahe, Praslin and la Digue. Other islands can be reached by chartering a boat
Bus - An extensive bus service operates throughout Mahé, and there's limited service on Praslin. Mini Mokes are the hire cars in the Seychelles - they often have some sort of mechanical defect, and they're no protection from the elements, but they're pretty appropriate for conditions on the islands. Taxis run on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, and fares are set by the government.
Car and Taxis - Car hire is available and taxis run on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, the fares are set by the government.
Walking and Cycling - Bicycles for hire can be found on Praslin and La Digue, but not so much on Mahe. Walking is probably the best way to get around on most of the islands, distances are relatively short and the scenery is beautiful.
