How Do I Get To Seychelles From Praslin Island?
Getting There: Jumping between islands in the Seychelles is pretty easy– you can choose from ferries or flights. There are speed ferries that run between the main island, Mahé, and Praslin (with onward connections to La Digue), that take about 50 minutes.
How do I get from Seychelles to Praslin?
Flight Mahé – Praslin Mahé and Praslin are connected not only by ferries, but also by an internal flight. The flight, operated by Air Seychelles, takes 15-20 minutes and operates several times each day. The cost of the flight depends on the type of fare (e.g. fixed or flexible flight time).
What is the best way to get to Seychelles?
Some 300 miles off the coast of mainland Africa, the best way to reach the Seychelles is by plane. Most connecting flights originate from Doha, Dubai, or Nairobi and travel between the islands is typically done on small planes or helicopters.
How do you get from island to island in Seychelles?
Inter-Island Ferry: there are three high-speed ferries connecting Mahé, Praslin and La Digue each day. The ferry departs from the inter-island jetty in Victoria at 7:30 and returns to Mahé at 19:00. The trip from Mahé to Praslin takes roughly one hour.
How do you get from Praslin to Mahe?
Getting from Mahe to Praslin is quick and easy aboard a Cat Cocos high-speed catamaran – Isle of Mahe or Isle of Praslin. In just 60 minutes you’ll be transported from Mahe’s Victoria quayside to the Baie Sainte Anne jetty on Praslin.
Which is better Mahe or Praslin?
If you’re looking for great snorkelling, Mahe or La Digue are great, but Praslin isn’t. If you’re looking for a good place to swim, I recommend you Mahe. And if you’re looking for national parks, active holidays and swimming as well, Praslin is a good option.
How much is the ferry from Mahe to Praslin?
The price for Mahe – Praslin is 70 € for adults (one-way). Children 02-12 years old only pay 40 € (one-way). The price for Mahe – La Digue is 80 € for adults (one-way). Children 02-12 years old only pay 45 € (one-way).
How much money should I bring to Seychelles?
A mid-range traveler that wants to go on boat trips, stay in a hotel, and travel around the islands, can expect to spend in Seychelles an average of 150 – 200 USD per day. Luxury travelers can easily spend over 1000 USD a day in Seychelles, especially if they choose to stay in a top beach resort or 5-star hotel.
How many days do I need in Seychelles?
I would say, 1 week in Seychelles is enough, especially if you want to see 2-3 islands (e.g. Mahe, Praslin, La Digue or others). If you’re staying on a private island, you can spend 3-5 days there, it’s all up to you.
Where do you fly to for Seychelles?
The International Airport of the Seychelles (Abbreviation: SEZ) is located on Mahé, around 10 km south of the capital city, Victoria. All international flights land here, and the airport has regular scheduled flights to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Where is Praslin Island Seychelles?
Praslin Island, also called Île de Palme, island, second largest of the Seychelles archipelago, Republic of Seychelles, in the western Indian Ocean. The island is 2.5 miles (4 km) wide and 7 miles (11 km) long and is 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Mahé Island. Praslin is granitic in origin and mountainous.
How do I get from Praslin to silhouette?
There is no direct ferry from Silhouette to Praslin. You can arrange a private transfer by helicopter but this tends to be very expensive. The cheapest way is to take the ferry from HL to Bel Ombre, a taxi to Victoria jetty and from there a ferry to Praslin.
How do I plan a trip to Seychelles?
Visiting the Seychelles: The Ultimate 1 Week Seychelles Itinerary
- Day 1 – Mahe.
- Day 2 – Mahe.
- Day 3 – Mahe.
- Day 4 – Praslin.
- Day 5 – Praslin / Curieuse Day Trip.
- Day 6 – La Digue.
- Day 7 – La Digue & return to Mahe.
How long is the boat ride from Mahe to Praslin?
The Isle of Praslin departs from Mahe’s Victoria jetty and travels non-stop to Praslin’s Baie Sainte Anne. Ferry Mahe to Praslin journey time is approximately 60 minutes, depending on sea conditions.
Does Uber work in Seychelles?
(Seychelles News Agency) – The whole world seems to be talking about the taxi app Uber. Now Seychelles has its very own version. Taxi operators and customers can both download the app for free. Once registered, taxi drivers will get two months of free access to see if the service suits their business.
How do I get from Mahe airport to ferry?
Mahe airport is relatively small, so you should have no problems finding it. The shuttle bus leaves the airport no later than 1 hour before the scheduled ferry departure time. Journey time to the Victoria jetty is approximately 15-20 minutes.
