SeaShell Travel Seychelles

On the main islands of Mahé and Praslin getting around by bus is easy with designated bus stops on all routes. On Mahé, the central bus depot is in Victoria and service the districts between 0530hrs and 1830hrs, however there are bus services to some routes, until 2130hrs. It is advisable to consult a detailed bus schedule, which can be obtained from the main bus terminal, for the exact departure and arrival times.

Independently operated taxis are available on Mahé and Praslin, and a handful on La Digue. You can hail one from the street, at designated taxi stands or by simply phoning a driver directly. It is advisable to request a metered ride, or if a particular taxi is not equipped with a meter, rates should be negotiated and agreed prior to the trip. Many drivers will take clients on sightseeing tours for a set tariff.

Cars may be hired only on Mahé and Praslin with several companies represented at the International airport on Mahé and at the larger hotels. Hire vehicles, which can also be booked through your ground handling operators, ranging from Mini-Mokes to saloon cars, 4-wheel drive vehicles, chauffeur driven Mercedes Benz and small vans. A valid E.U. or International driving licence is required to rent vehicles and most companies will deliver your rental to a location of your choice. In Seychelles we drive on the left hand-side.

For the nature lovers and those who would prefer to discover the beautiful and intact nature, there are interesting guided walks and trails which we would be delighted to also organize this activity for you.

You can also discover the islands by bicycle, readily available for hire on La Digue and Praslin, where they are a popular mode of transport.

Island-hopping is made possible through a regular network of air and sea transports primarily operating out of the principal island, Mahé.
Air Seychelles operates a shuttle service between Mahé and Praslin, the second largest island. The flight lasts only 15 minutes with an average of 15-20 return flights every day. Air Seychelles also operates other inter-island flights, usually on the request of hotels to Bird, Denis, Desroches and Alphonse Islands.

Also part of the air network is Helicopter Seychelles and Zilair specializing in island transfers, excursions and chartered scenic flights throughout Seychelles. The Islands Development Company (IDC) specialises in charter flights mostly to the outer Islands of Seychelles.

Two types of sea ferry operate in Seychelles: the traditional and the modern. The traditional, sail assisted schooner-type ferry chiefly operates from the Inter-Island Quay of Victoria on Mahé to Baie Ste. Anne Jetty on Praslin (2½hrs duration), or to La Passe Jetty on La Digue (3hrs duration).

A modern mode is the Cat Cocos service, a fast and modern catamaran that operates transfers between the Inter-Island Quay of Victoria and the Baie Ste. Anne Jetty on Praslin (less than 1hour duration).