Seychelles honeymoon
Granite boulders, empty coves and giant tortoises: islands that look retouched.
The short answer
Best for couples who want beaches, islands, privacy and luxury. Go in Jun–Aug, Oct.
Best value: Feb–Mar, May–Jul, Sep–Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Mixed (rainy season). 27°C, 260 mm rain.
- February: Good. 28°C, 172 mm rain.
- March: Good. 28°C, 146 mm rain.
- April: Good (rainy season). 28°C, 188 mm rain.
- May: Good (rainy season). 28°C, 195 mm rain.
- June: Best. 27°C, 98 mm rain.
- July: Best. 26°C, 68 mm rain.
- August: Best. 26°C, 63 mm rain.
- September: Good. 26°C, 129 mm rain.
- October: Best. 27°C, 132 mm rain.
- November: Good (rainy season). 27°C, 203 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (rainy season). 27°C, 330 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 6–10 nights
- Fly into
- SEZ
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Seychelles Travel Authorisation (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Seychelles
- January: Mixed (rainy season). 27°C, 260 mm rain.
- February: Good. 28°C, 172 mm rain.
- March: Good. 28°C, 146 mm rain.
- April: Good (rainy season). 28°C, 188 mm rain.
- May: Good (rainy season). 28°C, 195 mm rain.
- June: Best. 27°C, 98 mm rain.
- July: Best. 26°C, 68 mm rain.
- August: Best. 26°C, 63 mm rain.
- September: Good. 26°C, 129 mm rain.
- October: Best. 27°C, 132 mm rain.
- November: Good (rainy season). 27°C, 203 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (rainy season). 27°C, 330 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | Sea | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 26°C | 260 mm · 17 wet days | 10.0 h | 29°C | Mixedrainy season |
| February | 28° / 26°C | 172 mm · 11 wet days | 10.3 h | 29°C | Good |
| March | 28° / 27°C | 146 mm · 12 wet days | 10.8 h | 30°C | Good |
| April | 28° / 26°C | 188 mm · 14 wet days | 10.5 h | 31°C | Goodrainy season |
| May | 28° / 26°C | 195 mm · 14 wet days | 10.4 h | 30°C | Goodrainy season |
| June | 27° / 26°C | 98 mm · 8 wet days | 10.2 h | 28°C | Best |
| July | 26° / 25°C | 68 mm · 6 wet days | 10.4 h | 27°C | Best |
| August | 26° / 25°C | 63 mm · 5 wet days | 10.4 h | 27°C | Best |
| September | 26° / 25°C | 129 mm · 9 wet days | 10.5 h | 28°C | Good |
| October | 27° / 26°C | 132 mm · 9 wet days | 11.1 h | 28°C | Best |
| November | 27° / 26°C | 203 mm · 13 wet days | 11.0 h | 29°C | Goodrainy season |
| December | 27° / 25°C | 330 mm · 19 wet days | 10.3 h | 29°C | Mixedrainy season |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Seychelles in June
When
June 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
18:15
Your June
- Daytime high
- 27°C
- Night low
- 26°C
- Wet days
- 8
- Sea
- 28°C
Golden hour from 17:45; sunset 18:15.
- Heads-up: South-east trade winds: some beaches get swell and seaweed, so pick a sheltered coast.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in June, flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$1,990$284 a night
- Comfort$4,440$634 a night
- Splurge$12,000$1,714 a night
Includes inter-island ferries.
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. June prices (not peak season). Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Seychelles Travel Authorisation (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
Mahé
The main island: Beau Vallon, mountain trails and the most choice.
Praslin & La Digue
Vallée de Mai’s palms, bicycles and Anse Source d’Argent.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at SEZ and check in near Mahé
- SunsetSunset at 18:15: an easy first dinner near Mahé
- Day 2
- DayA day in Praslin & La Digue: vallée de Mai’s palms, bicycles and Anse Source d’Argent
- NightCandlelit dinner on the beach
- Day 3
- DaySnorkel Curieuse and meet giant tortoises
- DayExplore Mahé: the main island: Beau Vallon, mountain trails and the most choice
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DayIsland-hopping by boat
- DayAn afternoon at the spa
- Day 5
- DayCycle La Digue to Anse Source d’Argent
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- Day 6
- DayWalk the palm forest of Vallée de Mai
- DayA free day near Mahé
- Day 7
- DayA free day near Mahé
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last swim in Mahé, then back to SEZ
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for June and a few words of Seychellois Creole
Book ahead
- Candlelit dinner on the beach: book a few weeks ahead.
Pack for June
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Your own snorkel mask (optional)
Words of love
Seychellois Creole
“Mon kontan ou”I love you
MersiThank you
The full price picture is on Seychelles honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
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Moments for two
Romantic things to do in Seychelles
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- Cycle La Digue to Anse Source d’Argentday$
- Walk the palm forest of Vallée de Maiday$
- Snorkel Curieuse and meet giant tortoisesday$$
- Candlelit dinner on the beachnight$$$
- Island-hopping by boatday$$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Seychelles: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Scenery & beaches2
- Things to do2
- Peace & quiet2
- Food & drink1
What went wrong
- Hotel service1
- Touts & scams1
- Weather1
- Getting around1
- Crowds & noise1
Read all 12 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 7
Peace & quietPraslin
Repeat visitors who stayed 11 nights on La Digue the first time now skip it for Praslin, and say Mahé's south and west are just as beautiful, only more developed.
“Praslin is also our favorite, by far the quietest and least crowded.”
Couple, repeat visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Dec 2022 · Read the original
Peace & quietMahé
Mahé gets written off as the least pretty island, but this couple found its most secluded beaches.
“we found gorgeous secluded beaches there, moreso than on Praslin and La Digue”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Dec 2022 · Read the original
Scenery & beachesPraslin
After two weeks on three islands, Praslin was the favourite: the forest, and days spent swimming at Anse Lazio on the west end. A hire car on Praslin and Mahé made exploring easy.
“By far our favourite island was Praslin we loved the vegetation and the beaches it was breath taking.”
Family · Tripadvisor forum · Aug 2022 · Read the original
Things to doDenis Island
On private Denis Island in June they found clear water for snorkelling at Belle Etoile, while seaweed hit beaches elsewhere, and wildlife everywhere.
“Fairy terns, magpie robin, giant tortoises and turtles are almost all guaranteed to be spotted while on the island.”
Couple, repeat visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Jun 2022 · Read the original
Things to doLa Digue
Two weeks across three islands, swimming and snorkelling at almost every beach, Anse Source d'Argent included. Currents were only a problem on La Digue's east side, and even there a sheltered rock pool made up for it.
“We swam and snorkelled at Anse Source d’Argent and every beach we visited in fact”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Jun 2018 · Read the original
Food & drink
A visitor who comes twice a year says the real Creole cooking is found with local hosts, not hotel buffets: rich, spiced and unlike anywhere else.
“those who have never tried fruit bat curry with breadfruit baked on fire of coconut shells have probably never tasted real local cuisine”
Regular visitor · Tripadvisor forum · Jun 2018 · Read the original
Scenery & beaches
Two weeks in March, and the beaches beat everywhere else this well-travelled couple had been. They had a few very memorable meals too.
“The beaches are the best I've seen and swim in my life”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Mar 2018 · Read the original
The bad 5
Crowds & noiseLa Digue
La Digue in August was small, packed with bikes and fast trucks, short on places to eat, and the beaches were too rough to swim. They cut their five nights to two and went back to Mahé.
“When we arrived in La Digue we were very disappointed, the island is very small and very overcrowded.”
Family · Tripadvisor forum · Aug 2022 · Read the original
Getting aroundMahé to Praslin
During the June–July trade winds the fast ferry between Mahé and Praslin is notoriously rough. Fly the short hop instead.
“Cat Cocos is called the vomit comet during this time of year.”
Couple, repeat visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Jun 2022 · Read the original
Touts & scams
They found service poor from top to bottom and some businesses ready to overcharge, though three great places to eat on Mahé and Praslin made up for a lot. Agree prices before you pay for anything.
“remember to check for prices and contracts before paying for any services.”
Tripadvisor forum · Jul 2018 · Read the original
Weather
In late July and early August they picked the side of the island meant to be clear of seaweed and still found it. The water was too murky to snorkel off the beach, and some beaches were closed for rough seas.
“there were still seaweed on the beach and in the water”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Jul 2018 · Read the original
Hotel service
Five disappointing days: slow immigration, unfriendly service even at an expensive Praslin hotel, taxis they called a rip-off, and 'nice beaches' too rough to swim.
“the food is terrible, attention is terrible people are rude”
Tripadvisor forum · Jun 2018 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Seychelles
- The coco de mer palm, wild only on Praslin and Curieuse, has the heaviest seed in the plant kingdom.Source: Seychelles Islands Foundation
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in Seychelles
- Plugs and voltage
- Type G · 240 V / 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue is safe; hotels usually also provide bottled.
- Tipping
- Often included; a tip of around 10% for good service is welcome.
- Phone and eSIM
- Airtel and Cable & Wireless sell tourist SIMs; coverage is good on the main islands.
- Money (SCR)
- Rupee (SCR). Hotels quote in euros; cards are widely accepted, ATMs are limited on La Digue.
- Emergency numbers
- Police 999 · Ambulance 151 · Fire 999
Applies to Seychelles and the rest of Seychelles. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
Questions couples ask
Seychelles honeymoon: quick answers
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