How to travel to the Seychelles?
Your flight will drop you off at Seychelles International Airport on Mahé, the largest of the Seychelles’ 115 islands. There are around 10 weekly flights between Brussels and the Seychelles taking 13 to 15 hours, with one or two stopovers. Many flights to the Seychelles depart from the Gulf states, meaning you’ll connect in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Qatar.
From Europe, you can book direct flights to the Seychelles from London (British Airways), Frankfurt (Condor), and Paris (Air France). If you opt for an overnight flight, you’ll arrive in the morning feeling fresh and well-rested on the archipelago. To reach Praslin Island, you can take a domestic flight of around 20 minutes from Mahé, or catch the ferry from Mahé. If you want to continue from Praslin to the less commercial La Digue, it’s best to take the ferry from there as well.
On Mahé and Praslin, getting around is easy with a rental car or local bus services to explore the islands. Roads are paved here. On the other, smaller islands, this is not always the case.
Best time to travel for your honeymoon to the Seychelles
The Seychelles have a tropical climate with a high average annual temperature of around 26°C—something that attracts tourists from all over the world. Thanks to the monsoon rains, the year is divided into a dry and a wet season. From December through March, it rains a little more often. From March–April to September–October, it’s dry and warm; this is the best time to go to the Seychelles on your honeymoon. If you want to dive and snorkel, the water is especially clear in March, April, and May. The time difference is +2 hours in summer and +3 hours in winter.
Highlights of a honeymoon in the Seychelles
On your honeymoon in the Seychelles, you’ll experience total relaxation on the islands’ white-sand beaches.
You’ll live in complete harmony with nature. Especially on La Digue, you can fully unwind and enjoy the silence and greenery.
Creole cuisine is reason enough to book your honeymoon to the Seychelles! Think variations of rice and curry, seafood, local herbs, pineapple, and purple passion fruit. Couples who love enjoying great food together are in the right place here!
The stunning underwater world, with its colorful flora and fauna, is yet another reason to book your honeymoon now!
Please note!
Just so you know...
The Seychelles are not free from petty crime. Be mindful of pickpockets at markets and in crowded places.
Tap water in the Seychelles is not drinkable everywhere. When in doubt, stick to bottled water.
Check the costs of internet and phone usage, especially when you leave the hotel areas.
As anywhere in the tropics, it’s best to run the hot water tap with hot water first when entering a new room, as well as your shower and bath—to help prevent Legionella bacteria.
What to do during your honeymoon in the Seychelles
Fully unwind
You’ll likely come to the Seychelles as newlyweds first and foremost to rest after your wedding. There’s no shortage of perfect sandy beaches here. You’ll also find plenty of beautiful resorts and luxury hotels. Enjoy the sun and relax, meditate during daily yoga, and treat yourselves to an Ayurvedic massage with the sound of the ocean in the background.
Mahé
Tourist life in the archipelago mainly takes place on the main island of Mahé and on the islands of Praslin and La Digue. Together, these three form the beating heart of the Seychelles.
Head out in a Mini Moke
On Mahé and Praslin, you can rent a Mini Moke—a colorful, open little car—ideal for crossing the islands and exploring with ease.
Anse Source d’Argent
During your honeymoon in the Seychelles, be sure to visit the sandy beach on La Digue called Source d’Argent. This beautiful beach is located on the island’s west coast. It’s not only the bright white sand that makes this spot unique—its spectacular rock formations, sculpted by water and wind, are well worth the visit too.
Explore the islands by bike or on foot
During your honeymoon in the Seychelles, head out by bike or enjoy this vast hiking paradise on foot. The most beautiful trails are in Morne Seychellois National Park, named after the nearly 1,000-meter-high Morne peak on Mahé. In Vallée de Mai National Park on Praslin, you’ll discover a palm species found nowhere else in the world: the Coco de Mer. This entire area is UNESCO World Heritage and is also home to another rare phenomenon: the black parrot.
Discover giant tortoises
On Silhouette Island, between the peaks of Mont Plaisir (752 m) and Mont Dauban (740 m), you’ll find a true giant tortoise nursery. On the atoll, or ring-shaped island, of Aldabra—famous for its magical coral ring in soft blue water and the protected nature area Vallée de Mai—you’ll also find the largest population of giant tortoises in the world.
Enjoy a rich underwater world
In the Seychelles, you’ll find sea turtles, dolphins, whale sharks, rays, and coral reefs in every color of the rainbow. The Seychelles’ underwater world is therefore an excellent reason to plan your honeymoon here. If you’re diving enthusiasts, you can book a boat excursion from the tourist beach of Beau Vallon to one of the more than twenty dive sites—don’t forget to bring your diving certificate! If you’re a complete beginner and want to learn the basics, you’ll be welcome at one of the many dive schools.
Take a sailing trip
Sail across the ocean with a modern sailing master and explore the archipelago, weaving between hundreds of coral islets and granite rocks. This boat trip is something you’ll never forget! Dock in picturesque little harbors, discover small and larger volcanoes, and go ashore wherever you like. Enjoy an exotic BBQ on unknown beaches too—hardly anything could be more idyllic.
Glass bottom boat
Take a trip on a glass bottom boat—possibly even with dinner on board. Dining with a view of the wondrous underwater world is an absolute bucket list item on your honeymoon in the Seychelles!
The very best hotels for your honeymoon in the Seychelles
Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie
Slightly above sea level and surrounded by lush exotic greenery, Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie is located in the northwest of La Digue. The beach is less than 500 meters from this wonderful place to stay.
Denis Private Island
Do you really want to add a very personal touch to your honeymoon in the Seychelles? Stay on a private island! All your dreams come true in this paradise on earth, better known as Denis Private Island. This island is also the perfect place for a digital detox—there’s no reception or wifi.
Constance Ephelia, Mahé
Enjoy a classic movie under the stars? You can with the romantic luxury honeymoon package from Constance Ephelia, Mahé. And that’s not the only highlight of this luxury hotel. The distinctive rooms and the infinity pool make your stay completely perfect.
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