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Why Seychelles?

Exclusive. Private. Romantic. Adventerous.  Experiencing Seychelles will test all the senses.  One of the most beautiful places in the world. The culture, history and georgraphy of Seychelles is something all travelers should experience.    

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Seychelles Tours, Packages & Accommodations

Seychelles provides the sophisticated and adventurous traveler a variety of activities, romantic beaches, tropical gardens, night life, privacy, relaxation and pampering.  Choose from our carefully thought out itineraries or let us create a customized vacation to meet your every expectation.  New Adventures can provide a Seychelles vacation to meet all criteria and budgets. Relax on quiet beaches, enjoy a wide array of water sports or witness breathtaking natural wonders above and beneath the waves.

A honeymoon in Seychelles offers a once in a lifetime romantic experience that is perfect for your romantic getaway. 

New Adventures has been creating and providing travel to the Seychelles since 1995.  New Adventures offers personally tailored itineraries, unparalleled knowledge of the Seychelles, Personal Travel Advisors who regularly visit the islands and Seychelles honeymoon & wedding advice.

Our recommended itineraries:

  • Ultimate Seychelles - 3 Islands  /  12 Nights  
  • Classic Seychelles - 2 Islands  /  8 Nights
  • Ultimate Luxury - 2 Islands  /  7 Nights
  • The Private Island Experience 
  • Small Ship Cruise - Inner Island Cruise

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Classic Seychelles - 2 Islands, 8 Nights

An 8 night tour that includes properties on Mahe and Praslin with the opportunity to visit La Digue on a day trip.  This tour package is a fantastic way to experience the inner islands and also expereince the culture and people of the Seychelles. 

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Classic Seychelles Honeymoon - 8 and 12 Night Options

This honeymoon package features two of our favorite luxury properties in Seychelles, Banyan Tree Seychelles and Lemuria Resort of Praslin. We offer a 2 island 12 night package and a 2 island 8 night package. You will experience romantic Seychelles at its finest. Please click on Itinerary for details.

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Ultimate Seychelles - 3 Islands, 12 Nights

This 12 night tour package is designed to give you the ultimate exposure to Seychelles. You will visit 3 islands; Mahe, Praslin, and a private island granting you the ultimate private island experience that only Seychelles can deliver. 

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About Seychelles

Seychelles offers a holiday experience as unique as it is varied, drawing on the amazing diversity of 115 pristine islands to ensure that every visitor returns home with his or her very personal memories. The vast majority remain timeless miniature worlds, flourishing in splendid isolation far from the stresses and strains of a hectic planet. Natural purity with an authentic touch is the cornerstone of a philosophy that echoes the needs of today’s discerning travellers for a tranquil yet vibrant destination, unspoiled by commercialism, where they can feel secure and rediscover their inner needs for simplicity, authenticity and innocence. It is equally a statement of our intention to safeguard our precious island home and its exceptional environment, taking great pains to ensure that tourism development is both ecologically sustainable and in the best interests of the local community. For these reasons we take pride in the new momentum being given to Seychelles tourism by a variety of exciting new products. They represent not only affordable exclusivity, but also offer unique benefits that set them apart from those of other tropical destinations and provide the visitor with a refreshing individually-tailored tropical island experience that is welcoming and fulfilling. 

An island nation, Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. The archipelago consists of 115 islands. The majority of the islands are uninhabited, with many dedicated as nature reserves.

A group of 42 islands, referred to as the inland islands, has a total area of 244 km2, comprising 54% of the total land area of the Seychelles and 98% of the entire population.

The islands are divided into groups as follows.

There are 45 granite-based islands known as the Granitic Seychelles. These are in descending order of size: Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette Island, La Digue, Curieuse, Félicité, Frégate, Ste-Anne, North, Cerf, Marianne, Grand Sœur, Thérèse, Aride, Conception, Petite Sœur, Cousin, Cousine, Long, Récif, Round (Praslin), Anonyme, Mamelles, Moyenne, Eden, Île Soleil, Romainville, Île aux Vaches Marines, L'Islette, Beacon (Île Sèche), Cachée, Cocos, Round (Mahé), L'Ilot Frégate, Booby, Chauve-Souris (Mahé), Chauve-Souris (Praslin), Île La Fouche, Hodoul, L'Ilot, Rat, Souris, St. Pierre (Praslin), Zavé, Harrison Rocks (Grand Rocher).

Beach of Anse Source d'Argent on the island of La Digue

There are two coral sand cays north of the granitics: Denis and Bird.

There are two coral islands south of the Granitics: Coëtivy and Platte.

Beach of Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin

There are 29 coral islands in the Amirantes group, west of the granitics: Desroches, Poivre Atoll (comprising three islands—Poivre, Florentin and South Island), Alphonse, D'Arros, St. Joseph Atoll (comprising 14 islands—St. Joseph, Île aux Fouquets, Resource, Petit Carcassaye, Grand Carcassaye, Benjamin, Bancs Ferrari, Chiens, Pélicans, Vars, Île Paul, Banc de Sable, Banc aux Cocos and Île aux Poules), Marie Louise, Desnœufs, African Banks (comprising two islands—African Banks and South Island), Rémire, St. François, Boudeuse, Étoile, Bijoutier.

There are 13 coral islands in the Farquhar Group, south-southwest of the Amirantes: Farquhar Atoll (comprising 10 islands—Bancs de Sable, Déposés, Île aux Goëlettes, Lapins, Île du Milieu, North Manaha, South Manaha, Middle Manaha, North Island and South Island), Providence Atoll (comprising two islands—Providence and Bancs Providence) and St Pierre.

 

An island nation, Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. The archipelago consists of 115 islands. The majority of the islands are uninhabited, with many dedicated as nature reserves.

A group of 42 islands, referred to as the inland islands, has a total area of 244 km2, comprising 54% of the total land area of the Seychelles and 98% of the entire population.

The islands are divided into groups as follows.

There are 45 granite-based islands known as the Granitic Seychelles. These are in descending order of size: Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette Island, La Digue, Curieuse, Félicité, Frégate, Ste-Anne, North, Cerf, Marianne, Grand Sœur, Thérèse, Aride, Conception, Petite Sœur, Cousin, Cousine, Long, Récif, Round (Praslin), Anonyme, Mamelles, Moyenne, Eden, Île Soleil, Romainville, Île aux Vaches Marines, L'Islette, Beacon (Île Sèche), Cachée, Cocos, Round (Mahé), L'Ilot Frégate, Booby, Chauve-Souris (Mahé), Chauve-Souris (Praslin), Île La Fouche, Hodoul, L'Ilot, Rat, Souris, St. Pierre (Praslin), Zavé, Harrison Rocks (Grand Rocher).

Beach of Anse Source d'Argent on the island of La Digue

There are two coral sand cays north of the granitics: Denis and Bird.

There are two coral islands south of the Granitics: Coëtivy and Platte.

Beach of Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin

There are 29 coral islands in the Amirantes group, west of the granitics: Desroches, Poivre Atoll (comprising three islands—Poivre, Florentin and South Island), Alphonse, D'Arros, St. Joseph Atoll (comprising 14 islands—St. Joseph, Île aux Fouquets, Resource, Petit Carcassaye, Grand Carcassaye, Benjamin, Bancs Ferrari, Chiens, Pélicans, Vars, Île Paul, Banc de Sable, Banc aux Cocos and Île aux Poules), Marie Louise, Desnœufs, African Banks (comprising two islands—African Banks and South Island), Rémire, St. François, Boudeuse, Étoile, Bijoutier.

There are 13 coral islands in the Farquhar Group, south-southwest of the Amirantes: Farquhar Atoll (comprising 10 islands—Bancs de Sable, Déposés, Île aux Goëlettes, Lapins, Île du Milieu, North Manaha, South Manaha, Middle Manaha, North Island and South Island), Providence Atoll (comprising two islands—Providence and Bancs Providence) and St Pierre.

Do you need a Visa to go to the Seychelles?

You do not need a visa to go to the Seychelles. This applies to nationals of any country.

However, to gain entry to the Seychelles, all visitors require a passport, valid at least up until the departure date, and with two or more blank pages within. Children require their own identification (Child Passport). Visitors also require a booking confirmation for accommodation (for at least the first three nights, including contact details), a return or onward flight ticket, and sufficient funds for the duration of their stay (approximately €135 / $150 per day)

Other Guidelines

  • Spot-checks are carried out, so you should be sure to adhere to the entry requirements to avoid problems.
  • Financial resources may be carried in cash, travel vouchers, or credit cards.
  • Upon presentation of the above documents, visitors will be issued a visitor's permit automatically upon entry. This does not need to be requested in advance.
  • The permit then issued at passport inspection is valid for 30 days. Anyone wishing to stay more than 30 days can increase the duration of their permit in increments of three months up to one year, as long as the appropriate conditions are still fulfilled.
  • An immigration form will be handed out by the flight crew shortly before landing which should be completed and handed over at time of entry.

 

Which Vaccinations are required for the Seychelles?

There are no required vaccinations for the Seychelles except for visitors travelling from a yellow fever area. For these travellers, a valid proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.

 

Language

The three official languages of the Seychelles are CreoleFrench, and English.

The Seychellois usually speak all three, but converse mostly in Creole. Their English is normally very good, and you will likely encounter no problems with understanding in this language.

 

Tipping in the Seychelles

For many services, such as restaurants, cafés, or bars, a service charge of 5 to 10% is usually included. Therefore, many Seychellois do not expect to receive tips. If you would like to reward good service, however, then this should not stop you, and any tip you do give will be accepted.

 

Safety  The Seychelles in general are very safe. Nevertheless, the following points should be observed in order to avoid possible dangers.

Crime Rate

When comparing the Seychelles with other destinations, they are a comparatively safe destination. The country's crime rate is very low, but, according to the Tourism Association, holidaymakers should bear some things in mind when travelling to the Seychelles. Never walk alone on isolated beaches or go swimming; it is not advisable to carry lots of cash or valuables on your person (most accommodations have either a room safe or a reception safe where you can leave the most important items you have, such as your passport, cash etc.).

In the Seychelles, as with at home, you should not leave valuables unattended on the beach or in your rental car. That said, you don't generally have to worry about moving around, as the Seychellois are generally open but discreet people, and almost always helpful.

Pay Attention to Warning Signs on Beaches

Time and again you will see travellers who ignore the warning signs that can be found on several Seychelles beaches. If there is a sign that says “swimming prohibited, dangerous currents” then it is there for a reason. As a guest, it is easy to underestimate the power of the monsoon winds, which produce not just high waves, but also very dangerous currents. Even if the sea looks harmless from the beach, you should heed warning signs. In no case should you go far enough into the water to lose the ground from under your feet, and on these beaches it is even better to stay out of the water completely. Unfortunately, almost every year people fail to take notice and often perish. These precautions apply to beaches that do not have an offshore reef, and are usually signposted. These rules generally don't apply to beaches with an offshore reef, where you can likely bathe all year-round without hesitation.

Tide Information

If you decide to explore the islands of the Seychelles alone, you should always make sure to keep an eye on the tides. Many paths lead past the beach, through the sea, or over rocks, and the tide sometimes covers beaches completely, cutting off your return journey.

 

Creole Food Culture

Similarly to the population, the Seychelles' food and drink culture is also characterised by the influence of different regions of the world, resulting in a varied range of influences. Seychellois Creole cuisine combines the exoticism of Indian and Asian dishes with the piquant flavours of the Orient, as well as some subtleties of European culinary culture. These elements then find their culinary expression in a unique fusion of influences.

 

The basis for this is the widespread use of natural ingredients that the Seychelles land and its surrounding waters have to offer. Hardly anywhere else in the world offers such a variety of fresh fish and seafood. The best-known fish are, among others, tuna, bonito, sea bass, red snapper, barracuda, king mackerel, gilthead, lobster, and squid..

Fish are served grilled, depending on their type, but can also be fried or baked, or diced and prepared as a curry (curries make up a staple of Seychelles cuisine). Grilled fish with a Creole tomato or chilli sauce, or as a delicious coconut milk curry, make for some unique culinary treats.

 

Chicken or pork can also be used as the basis for curries. Ricevegetables, and often spicy sauces are served as side dishes. In addition, manioc, potatoes, breadfruit and chutneys made from native fruits such as papaya are served. Another speciality that visitors should try is the tectec soup, whose most important ingredient is the small mussels who share its name. At the end of dinner, desserts such as coconut chocolate, cooked bananas in coconut milk, or caramelised pineapples are often served. Calorie-friendly treats such as fruit salad or sorbet can also be found on many menus.

A wide palette of spices provide the special Creole flavour in the cuisine, such as vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, citronella, patschouli, and chilli. Ginger and garlic are also favourites of the Seychellois, and are used in almost every meal.

Anyone wishing to cook Seychelles food at home can buy the various Seychelles spices at the market in Victoria. The spice mix for the Seychelles curry sauce, consisting of, amongst other things, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, coriander, garlic, pepper, caraway, mustard seeds, and chili, can also be bought ready-made.

 

 

What to Wear in the Seychelles

Those travelling to the Seychelles can leave their warm clothing behind all year-round. Thick jumpers or sweaters and evening jackets are not necessary (except for on the plane!), as the temperature hardly changes, remaining warm throughout the year. Depending on your choice of accommodation, whether a resort, hotel, or guesthouse, men should bring a pair of long trousers. This is expected, for example, in some restaurants, and also for festive occasions. For women, a summer or evening dress is always appropriate attire. For during the day, light, summery, airy clothing is recommended, as the high humidity can quickly cause you to sweat.

Local Seychellois women wear bikinis on the beach. From the point of view of the Seychellois, women should not lie down on the beach without a top on. Nudism is not officially practised on any island. Some tourists do not take this into consideration, and it is sometimes tolerated, but please be respectful and refrain from doing so.

 

Essential Items to Bring

There are some items that you should certainly not forget to bring to the Seychelles. Sunscreen with a high factor of protection, hat, and sunglasses are all essentials. You should also bring comfortable sports shoes for walking and hiking to various beaches or through the Vallée de Mai on Praslin. For La Digue, a torch (or better yet a headlamp) is also recommended, as there is very little street lighting, and the bicycles often lack their own light. Mosquito protection should also be brought!

The Seychelles are a tropical destination, so it can rain from time to time. A thin raincoat or small umbrella doesn't take up much space in your luggage and will likely prove to be useful. If you like to snorkel and do not want to always think about borrowing equipment, you should also bring your snorkelling set from home. Beach shoes or plastic boots are also a good idea to protect you from sea urchins or sharp coral in the sea.

 

Internet

Most resorts, hotels, and guesthouses in the Seychelles now have WiFi. Internet cafés are also available on the three main islands of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Alternatively, you have the option of purchasing a local SIM card (e.g. Airtel or Cable Wireless) on-site in the Seychelles. This can easily be inserted into your phone or modem, allowing you to surf. If you'd like to use the internet via your own provider, you should inform yourself in advance about international roaming charges.

At some accommodations, the only internet available is via iSurf, which has limited data volume. This system usually involves direct access to data from your accommodation or purchase of an iSurf prepaid card.

 

Phone

Connectivity in the Seychelles is quite well-developed. There are currently two telephone providers who use a GSM standard connection: Airtel and Cable Wireless. The international roaming agreement between the Seychelles and other countries is steadily being improved and expanded. Coin and card telephones are also available in all localities.

The international code for the Seychelles is +248.

 

Power

On all Seychelles islands, they use 220/240 volts AC and the British three-pin socket type (13 amps). Anyone not travelling from a country that uses this socket type (UK, Ireland, Hong Kong and others), should buy an adaptor in advance. It is also recommended that you bring a multi-socket adaptor from home to charge several devices at once.

There are many direct flighs from mainland Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 

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