14 Island Trips in Seychelles That Repay the Early Start

1.St. Anne Marine Park, Moyenne & Cerf Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 862 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $92Our pick

Spend about six hours around St. Anne Marine Park, Moyenne, Long Island, Round Island, and Cerf Island. You will ride from Eden Island, see reef life, snorkel at two sites, visit giant tortoises, and eat a beachside Creole BBQ. Guides such as Michel, Rasta, Smiley, Chris, and Perry are known for lively explanations and careful water supervision.

“A brilliant day out and would highly recommend, Christopher and Hadley were amazing!! The island was stunning and the bbq lovely.”

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2.Mahé: Customizable Private Tour of Island with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 671 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Mahé in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or French-speaking driver-guide. Plan your route together, then visit Victoria, beaches, gardens, viewpoints, heritage sites, or the Takamaka Rum Factory. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, and the cruise port. Guides such as Emily, Alistair, Colin, and Jean-Claude are frequently assigned.

“Alistair was a great guide! He completely tailored the tour to us, and had some really good recommendations. 10/10 recommend!”

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3.Praslin: Curieuse & St Pierre Island Day Trip with Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 572 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

From Praslin, you’ll cruise to Curieuse with guides such as Benjamin, Aubrey, or Sebastian, walk through mangroves, see free-roaming Aldabra tortoises, eat a Creole BBQ, then snorkel at St Pierre. The $88 price includes transfers, lunch, drinks, gear, and guiding, but not the €20 Curieuse entry fee for ages 12 and up.

“Super fun, everything was taken care of by them. Best activity to make, be prepared for a bit of hiking before snorkelling.”

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4.Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

From Praslin, speed by boat to Curieuse for a guided mangrove walk and Aldabra tortoises, then eat a Creole BBQ on Anse José. Continue to St. Pierre for snorkeling, with Anse Petit Cours as a calmer backup in rough southeast monsoon seas. Guides such as Reynold and Mario speak English and French.

“It was amazing! Very well planned and executed. Thank you Reynold”

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5.Mahé: Saint-Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 475 reviews · 7 hours · from $166

Spend seven hours cruising from Mahé through Saint-Anne Marine Park, with two snorkel stops, a guided walk on Moyenne Island, free-roaming giant tortoises, and a Creole lunch with music. Guides such as Jacqueline, Alex, Nick, Tina, and Collin have helped make the day friendly and informative. The catamaran has toilets, covered seating, and drinks for purchase.

“The tour was fantastic! We’ve got picked up and dropped off by a taxi sent by the company, the taxi was very new and comfortable and the driver very safe. The trip itself was fantastic, catamaran very clean and they were very attentive on hygiene of the boat and safety. The two snrokelling spots were cool, we did see some nice fishes and they were swimming very close to us! Moyenne Island is literally a paradise on earth, very nice walk with our guide Alex and we got to see the giant tortoises. You can feed them and touch them too. We had a good lunch by the restaurant and…”

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6.Beautiful island tour 5-6 hours | Mahé, Seychelles | Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · from $150

Explore Mahé in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sheena, Kevin, or Yanick. Shape the day around beaches, Victoria, local food, rum, viewpoints, or short walks. The route can include Anse Intendance, Beau Vallon, Takamaka, the spice garden, and Sauzier Waterfall, though you must choose carefully within five to six hours.

“It was quite revelatory. I didn’t know much if anything about the Seychelles before the tour. My guide, Yanick, shared many details and the history of the country to enlighten me. He knew special spots where I could take magnificent picturRead more”

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7.Eden Island: Semi-Submarine Tour in St. Anne Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 164 reviews · 1 hour · from $64Best value

From Eden Island, you board a clean semi-submarine for a one-hour trip through Sainte Anne Marine Park. Enjoy Mahe mountain views on the open upper deck, then sit in the air-conditioned underwater cabin for 20 to 30 minutes of reef viewing. Ramona and her team are known for friendly help and good photo assistance.

“The welcoming of the staff was impressive and the guide was helpful and informative”

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8.From Praslin: Cousin, Curieuse & St Pierre Islands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 152 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

From Praslin, visit Cousin Nature Reserve with an island warden, eat a beach BBQ on Curieuse, then snorkel at St Pierre. The 8-hour trip includes transfers, lunch, equipment, and life vests for up to 10 people. Bring cash for Cousin, a card for Curieuse, and a waterproof bag for the wet boat transfers.

“Onze gids David was erg betrokken en ‘Laid back’, en zou bijna alles doen om voor ons een fijne middag te verzorgen. Ook heel fijn dat hij meerdere talen sprak.”

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9.Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · from $141

Spend about seven hours cruising from Mahé aboard a spacious catamaran, with crew commentary, two snorkeling stops, a Creole lunch, and a guided visit to Moyenne Island. You’ll see giant tortoises, old settler remains, tropical plants, and island history. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included.

“Great crew and nice boat. Enjoyed cruising around the islands and stopping at Moyenne Island. Loved the big tortoises, flora and fauna. Lots of history. Good day trip.”

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10.Mahé Island: Island Highlights Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours touring Mahé with hotel pickup, a live English, French, or German-speaking guide, and lunch included. Visit Victoria Market, Mission Lodge, Le Jardin Du Roi, and the southern and western coasts. Guides such as Jerry are praised for clear German and lively explanations. A Takamaka rum tasting may be included if available.

“Byli jsme velice spokojeni. Výlet předčil všechna naše očekávání. Skvělý průvodce přecházel plynule z angličtiny do francouzštiny a odpovídal pohotově na všechny naše dotazy. Užili jsme si hlavní město, Mission Dogde, prohlídku zahrady plné ovocných stromů a koření a viděli jsme desítky suchozemských želv různých velikostí. Na závěr nás čekala ochutnávka rumu Takamaka. Řidič minibusu nás vyzvedl na hotelu a po skončení výletu dopravil zase zpět.”

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11.Sister, Coco, and Felicite Island: Seychelles Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $166

Set out on the spacious Oplezir catamaran from La Digue or Praslin for a full day at Sister, Coco, and Félicité islands. You’ll swim, snorkel, spot marine life, and eat a BBQ lunch onboard. English and French guides, including guide Jaqueline on some departures, lead the outing.

“The crew and food were excellent. I wish we could've stayed a bit more on the beach.”

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12.Mahé: Private Customizable Island Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 4 hours

You get a private, air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, bottled water, and four hours to shape your Mahé tour. Choose beaches, waterfalls, gardens, viewpoints, Victoria, or rum and craft stops, or accept your driver’s route. English and French are available. Guides including Jimmy, Andre, and Charles have been praised for patience, safe driving, and flexibility.

“My tour guide was incredibly patient and attentive throughout the entire excursion. He took the time to answer all of my questions, no matter how small, and shared fascinating stories about the island's history and culture. His informative commentary not only enhanced my understanding of the sights we visited but also made the experience much more enjoyable. The guide's enthusiasm for the island was contagious, and I found myself even more captivated by each landmark and everywhere we explored together.”

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13.Private Full day Mahé island tour (1-2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 flexible hours touring Mahé with a private guide, commonly identified as Nils. Choose from Victoria, gardens, churches, heritage sites, beaches, viewpoints, the rum distillery, tea factory, swimming, snorkeling, and lunch stops. Pickup is offered, bottled water is included, and admission fees and lunch cost extra.

“Nils is a good driver, knowledgeable, friendly, very upbeat! He was flexible and showed us the most beautiful locations on Mahe. We had the most magnificent lunch overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. When I go back to Seychelles I will be contacting him again!”

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14.Private Seychelles Islands Tour by Boat with snacks & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $261

From Anse La Blague on Praslin, Jacques and his assistant take your private group by boat to Curieuse and St. Pierre. You can snorkel, see wild tortoises, visit beaches, and adjust the route when conditions allow. The four-hour trip includes snacks, alcohol, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear.

“Jacque's was a great guide, super friendly and nice. Showed some great places for snorkelling and was very accomodating to us changing the plans. If you want to do a private tour book with Jacques as he will look after all your needs superbly.”

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