Ultimate Seychelles Honeymoon Guide

Imagine you’re standing on a powdery beach, the Indian Ocean’s turquoise waves gently lapping at your feet. The air is tinged with the scent of sea salt and tropical blooms. Welcome to planning a Seychelles honeymoon!

Seychelles, a tiny nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is a veritable paradise and one of our top honeymoon destinations.

With some of the world’s best beaches, lined with lush green landscapes, huge granite rocks and dazzling white sand, a honeymoon in Seychelles is a laid-back slice of heaven.

This idyllic archipelago is more than just a pretty postcard, however. Seychelles is a pioneer of sustainable tourism and a home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world! There is nothing quite like a Seychelles honeymoon!

We’ve got all the essential information you need to plan the perfect honeymoon in Seychelles.

Embrace the island vibes and let’s take you to the ‘Garden of Eden’. Keep reading for our Ultimate Seychelles Honeymoon Guide!

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The best time to visit Seychelles is during the summer months, from March to October.

However, during the peak summer months, flights & hotels are at a premium, so if you can go from April to May or September to October, you’ll find the sweet spot between good value and pleasant weather.

During the summer months from June to August, you may find more seaweed on some beaches.

The rainy season is from November to March. We don’t recommend travelling on a Seychelles honeymoon during the wettest months, December and January, when tropical storms can bring heavy rains.

Seychelles resorts are usually not all-inclusive (although there are some exceptions).

Hotel prices are usually based on bed & breakfast, half board (breakfast and dinner) and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

When you’re choosing between the best Seychelles honeymoon hotels and deciding what board basis you should book, we’d recommend either bed & breakfast or half board.

While you will definitely want to lie by the resort pool or beachfront or swim in your own private plunge pool at your luxury villa, we still strongly recommend getting out to explore the abundance of magical beaches and hikes outside of your resort during your stay.

To truly explore the Seychelles, you may not want to hang around your hotel or resort all-day-every-day. So, going full board might be a waste of money.

If you’re wondering where to eat on your Seychelles honeymoon, there isn’t a huge dining scene in the Seychelles and many couples will eat at their hotel or resort at night (unless you’re somewhere a little ‘livelier’ on Mahé or Praslin).

There are some unassuming gems to be found like La Perle Noire – French inspired, Mahek – delicious Indian and Marie Antoinette – famous creole on Mahé.

Seafood lovers will be in culinary heaven. Grilled fish, caught that day by local fishers.

Delicious curries and many exotic fruit flavours. Western food is widely available, but we’d recommend sticking with local cuisine for the best value!

You’ll find a range of accommodation. From some of the world’s most luxurious hotel groups to three and four-star hotels, that can be great value if you’re planning a honeymoon on a smaller budget

Although budget is not a word usually associated with a Seychelles honeymoon!

Guesthouses for more intrepid travellers are available and villa rental is also possible. There are also private island resorts, which we’ll cover below.

If you prefer a more resort-based all-inclusive beach honeymoon, check out some of our favourite all inclusive destinations.

The ferry service in Seychelles is very efficient, with multiple daily ferries going between the main islands.

You can find ferry schedules on the Cat Cocos website. You can also take inter-island flights with Air Seychelles.

Some luxury resorts also provide helicopter ride transfers.

Once you’re on the islands, getting around is relatively easy, depending on your preference.

You can base yourself at your resort on Mahé and Praslin and book day trips.

Taxis are more scarce (and expensive!). Car hire is ideal for Mahé (we book Seychelles car hire with Discover Cars). In the Seychelles they drive on the left.

Hotels have free parking and you get to explore in your own time, discovering deserted beaches with nobody around.

The roads are narrow and winding, so you don’t need a big vehicle. You could also hire a driver for the day and create your own tailor-made touring itinerary without having to drive – just sit back and enjoy the scenery!

You can also take the local buses, which are inexpensive and efficient – plus you get to experience Seychelles like a local.

Seychelles is 100% a relaxing tropical beach destination where you can lie by the beach or pool.

While many Seychelles honeymoon resorts are on their own stunning stretches of beach, the best way to maximise this incredible destination is to explore the multitude of other sublime beaches and go island hopping.

One of the great things about a Seychelles honeymoon is that all the beaches are publicly owned, so you can visit almost all of them.

However, some hotels have their own private cove or bay, so you may need to access those beaches via these luxury resorts as they will only allow limited numbers on their property every day.

Once you call ahead (ask your hotel to do it), ideally 24-48 hours before, there shouldn’t be any issues. The hotels want to discourage you from coming to these beaches, to keep them only for their guests.

So you may find they won’t let you use the hotel facilities (such as restrooms) if you’re not a guest, so be prepared for this!

You need to hike to get to some beaches and others are right there, just off the road. One of our biggest tips is to get up and be on the road early and you may discover you have some spots all to yourself – magic!

There are also uninhabited islands to explore with beautiful hikes through pristine rainforest with birdlife and waterfalls.

At night, stargazers will be in awe as the galaxy unfolds above you – it’s so incredibly romantic. Snorkelling is world class with many reefs near the shore and, of course, it’s one of the world’s best diving spots.

Let’s give you the lowdown…

As you fly into Mahé, most couples planning a Seychelles honeymoon will stay at least a few days in a resort around the stunning coastline.

The capital Victoria is one of the world’s smallest and its the perfect place to buy souvenirs and sample exotic fruits in the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market.

Visit the Clock Tower (Little Big Ben), the beautiful Victoria Mosque and the National Botanical Garden. Visit a tea or rum factory. Swim in Sauzier Waterfall.

Mahé has many beautiful beaches and resorts. We love Beau Vallon Beach for something a little livelier.

It’s ideal if you want activities such as water sports and more options for dining. It’s a great base for getting around the island.

There is also the relatively new man-made Eden Island, with contemporary hotels and shops (although we prefer Beau Vallon).

Snorkel in the Saint Anne Marine National Park and hike the Morne Seychelles National Park.

Best Beaches on Mahé – Anse Intendance | Port Launay North Beach | Grand Anse | Anse Takamaka | Petite Anse

It’s even more laid back than Mahé (if that was possible!). You can drive around the island in about 40 minutes.

In the heart of the island is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, home to the famous Coco de Mer palm tree. This beautiful pristine prehistoric rainforest has some gentle trail routes (maximum 2kms).

A day trip to the islands of Cousin, Curieuse & St. Pierre is a must as it’s only a 30-minute boat trip from Praslin.

On Cousin, explore the diverse bird life. On Curieuse you can visit the Giant Tortoises Sanctuary, and hike across the mangroves meeting some incredible creatures before finishing up at Anse St Jose where your boat will pick you up. The picturesque tiny granite islet, St. Pierre is ideal for snorkelling.

Skydive and land on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with Fly Seychelles. You can’t miss out on Praslin on your Seychelles honeymoon!

Best beaches on Praslin – Anse Lazio | Anse Georgette | Anse Volbert (aka Côte d’Or) | Anse Cimitière

However, most couples who’ve been on a Seychelles honeymoon cite La Digue as their favourite island and experience and we concur having been there, too!

So we strongly recommend staying at least a couple of nights on the island.

The island has few cars, with most visitors getting around on bikes or on foot. Ferries arrive at La Passe, more like a village rather than a town.

You can easily hire bikes at the port. This is where you’ll also find places to eat and drink.

The beauty of spending some a night or two on La Digue is you can get to one of the most photographed beaches in the world early before the day trippers arrive from other islands!

Anse Source d’Argent is what Seychelles honeymoon dreams are made of. Enormous granite boulders, powdery white sand and shallow turquoise lagoon – no filter needed.

Hire crystal kayaks, hike to Anse Marron and embrace island life.

Best beaches on La Digue – Grand Anse | Anse Cocos | Anse Marron | Anse Source D’Argent

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One of our favourite hotels in the world, the incredible Six Senses Zil Pasyon, is on Félicité Island, just 4kms from La Digue.

The Oceanfront Pool Villas with a private infinity pool, are without a doubt, in our top 3 honeymoon suites in the world.

You can kayak to Cocos Island, experience the cinema under the stars and see turtles hatching (seasonal).

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We’re also obsessed with the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island.

A 35-minute flight from Mahé in the Amirante Islands – a remote cluster of coral atolls.

Expect wild roaming tortoises and a castaway island feel – one of the most luxurious experiences in the world – perfect for your Seychelles honeymoon getaway.

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Ile Du Nord is home to North Island Seychelles – one of the most exclusive hotels in the world and the honeymoon choice of Britain’s future King and Queen no less.

With just 11 completely secluded and open-plan villas and all the luxury you would expect from one of the world’s best island experiences. Around 20 minutes by helicopter from Mahé.

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Denis Private Island is an eco-luxury 25 bungalows with no phone access, Wi-Fi or even TV.

You can truly get off-grid with wonderful Seychellois hospitality and you may even get to see turtles nesting.

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Bird Island Seychelles is a self-catering laid-back island around 35 minutes by chartered propeller plane from Mahé.

There is one small shop and one restaurant on the island. This easy-going island is home to thousands of tropical bird species, giant tortoises and coral reefs.

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While not a private island, Silhouette is the third largest island in Seychelles, with a tiny population of under 200 people.

Most of the island is designated as a national park. The all-villa Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is the only resort on the island.

Snorkel at Anse Mondon or challenge yourself to one of the Seychelle’s toughest hikes to the secluded Grande Barbe. There are direct ferries to Silhouette from Mahé.

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Cerf Island Resort is only 15 minutes by ferry from Mahé, so not as far as some of the previously mentioned private islands.

This four-star, 25-villa island is ideal if you want something closer to the main islands right in the centre of the Saint Anne Marine National Park.

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The all-villa Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island opened at the end of January 2024.

Île Platte is an island 130km from Mahé in the Southern Coral Group that is part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles.

Accessible solely by private plane, couples can observe rare species such as Hawksbill and Green Turtles, blacktip sharks, rays, dolphins, and humpback whales, as well as migratory sea birds and Aldabra giant tortoises.

Because of the remote location, there aren’t many large cruise lines that sail to Seychelles regularly. Usually, any cruises that stop in Seychelles are on a world voyage.

However, it is popular for sailing!

Some small group adventure-companies like Intrepid Travel have week-long sailing tours. You can charter your own yacht too! Sail around paradise on your Seychelles honeymoon!

The lack of big brand shops gives it a decidedly uncommercial feel that makes it appear you’ve stepped back in time a little. However, don’t let this fool you – Seychelles is one of more wealthy countries in Africa.

Although known to Arab and Persian traders for centuries, the first recorded landing in the Seychelles was by the British East India company.

France later annexed it, before the British colonised the islands. Like other former colonies in the Indian Ocean, there is a mix of African, French, British and Creole culture.

• Cost: Seychelles has high costs for luxury accommodation, dining, and activities, which might not suit your budget.
  
  
• Distance: Seychelles is further away and if you only have a short time for your honeymoon, it may not be worth travelling so far away. You don’t want to have to deal with jet lag for your whole honeymoon!
  
  
• Weather: Seychelles’ rainy season months can be a wash out so pick your season carefully.
  
  
• Moving around: While a ‘fly and flop’ kind of honeymoon isn’t impossible, to truly experience Seychelles it’s best to visit more than one island so you need a little bit more time.
  
  
• Lack of all-inclusive resorts: For couples seeking a more resort-based all inclusive experience, then Seychelles is not the right choice. The resorts can be a dated and in need of a refudb, too.
  
  
• Food: While Seychelles offers a unique culinary landscape, with excellent seafood and tropical fruits, the dining scene lacks the diversity of other destinations.