We spent 2 weeks in the Seychelles with our kids, and I can tell you right away – it's one of the most beautiful and, above all, easiest and most relaxed long-haul destinations with kids! Few long-haul destinations are as quick and easy to reach from Germany, offer so many unforgettable and well-organized excursions, and are simply incredibly family-friendly in all aspects. This article is structured according to your most frequently asked questions about our trip. Happy reading!
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How much time should you plan for a trip to the Seychelles?
We found 2 weeks ideal to explore the 3 islands of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. I wouldn't recommend much shorter, as it can get a bit stressful with travel between the islands. Longer is always possible, but since the Seychelles is a rather expensive travel destination, this will naturally impact your holiday budget.
What was your exact itinerary with hotels and timings?
You land on the main island of Mahe. Here we planned 3 nights at the Laila Resort for arrival, which we found ideal as it allowed us to drive north. Mahe already offers many great beaches and excursion opportunities with kids. Afterwards, we took the ferry to Praslin and spent 3 nights in a self-catering apartment at the La Point Beach Huts and 4 nights at the luxury hotel Constance Lemuria. We found both to be great and a super combination to experience the island in different ways. After Praslin, we took a 15-minute ferry to the neighboring island of La Digue, where we stayed for 2 nights at the Anse Severe Beach Villas. Here, I would actually recommend one more night. The island is small but has a lot to offer, and since you're getting around by bike, it takes a while to explore, especially with kids. To finish, we spent another 2 nights on Mahe at the Canopy Hilton Seychelles. Here you could shorten it to one night.
How old should children be for a trip to the Seychelles?
In my opinion, the Seychelles are great to travel to at any age of the children. With a baby, the Seychelles make sense, as it is really incredibly easy and safe to travel. For hikes, you can simply put the baby in a carrier and off you go. With toddlers, the Seychelles are also recommended because everything is very child-friendly. The Seychellois always try to keep the children entertained. Restaurants are often near the beach. For hikes, you should, of course, make sure that it is manageable for the little ones. Some of the very hidden coves might be difficult to reach, but it will still be worth it. The Seychelles are certainly also great for older children and teenagers who love to discover the world, hike, snorkel, or do water sports.
What is the best time to visit the Seychelles?
The best time to visit the Seychelles is usually April to May and October to November. This is ideal during our German Easter, Whitsun, and autumn holidays. These are the transitional months between the monsoon/trade wind phases: usually warm, comparatively little wind and often calmer seas, making it ideal for beach, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and island hopping.
We were there during the summer holidays, early July, and found this time of year to be very pleasant, as there is significantly less going on everywhere. The sea is a bit rougher at this time of year, but it is also considered the dry season with less rain and pleasant temperatures due to the wind.
However, the Seychelles are generally a year-round destination: it remains tropically warm, with an average annual temperature of about 29 °C, and the water temperature rarely drops below 27 °C.
Flight and arrival?
We flew with Discover Airlines direct from Frankfurt. In just 9.5 hours you're in paradise, which is great for a long-haul trip with children. Plus, both the outbound and return flights are night flights. We really slept through most of the flight. It was one of the most relaxed journeys we've ever had!
How did you get around locally?
On the larger islands of Mahe and Praslin, it makes sense to rent a car. There are many good car rental companies in the Seychelles, and renting a car is also really fair in terms of price compared to taxis or a driver. As a family, make sure you book a sufficiently large car so that your luggage also fits, and remember: left-hand traffic! But you get used to it quite quickly. The island of La Digue is a car-free island. Here we rented bicycles. You can rent them on every corner there. From island to island, we traveled by ferry, CatCocos and CatRose. You should book these online in advance, as the ferries can sometimes be fully booked, especially during peak season.
Which island is the most beautiful?
That's very difficult to say and depends entirely on your own preferences and taste, as the 3 islands, Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue, are completely different.
The main island of Mahe is the "most convenient". You land at the airport and are directly in paradise. The most beautiful hotels on the island can be reached in 30 minutes, and Mahe already has beautiful beaches, giving you that true Seychelles feeling.
Praslin is the island with the most impressive nature and our favorite beaches. We found Anse Lazio to have a very special vibe, and the hike to the small neighboring cove of Petit Anse Lazio is enormously worthwhile! Anse Georgette was also a dream. If you're staying at Constance Lemuria, there's a shuttle there; otherwise, you'll have to walk across the golf course, which is quite a distance with kids. But it's worth it! From Praslin, you can also take great boat trips, for example, to the uninhabited neighboring island of Curieuse, where 300 giant tortoises live. This excursion was the absolute highlight of our trip.
La Digue is the smallest of the 3 islands and can only be explored by bike. But that's exactly what makes it so appealing. The vibe here is completely different. You won't find resorts, only simple guesthouses and a few boutique hotels. The main road around the harbor can be very busy, so we recommend cycling on the roads in the interior of the island, especially with children. Here you'll also find the "most beautiful beach in the world," Anse Source d'Argent, which truly looks like a photo backdrop from another world. For a relaxed beach day, we even preferred Grand Anse in the south of La Digue. From there, you can hike further to the smaller coves of Petit Anse and Anse Coco.
Personally, we liked Praslin the best.
Vaccinations, mosquitoes, and travel first-aid kit?
We all got vaccinated against Hepatitis A , as this is a recommended travel vaccination for the Seychelles. We also had a few mosquito bites during the trip, but it wasn't an excessive mosquito problem. For mosquito protection, we use Anti Brumm mosquito spray for all of us from 2 years old. We didn't have any stomach problems. Tap water on Mahe and Praslin generally doesn't cause problems, but it shouldn't necessarily be drunk. We used bottled water for drinking, but brushed our teeth normally with tap water and everything was fine. The most important medication in our travel first-aid kit this time was motion sickness pills. The ferries between the islands, especially between Mahe and Praslin, are known for many people getting seasick. We adults took motion sickness pills beforehand and everything was fine. For the children, I thought it would be okay and they wouldn't get seasick. But the little one did get caught on the way back. So really think about bringing motion sickness medication for the children too. Please ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
What budget should one plan for such a trip?
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Our hotels summarized again
Mahe: Laila Boutique Resort
Praslin: La Point Beach Huts
Praslin: Constance Lemuria
La Digue: Anse Severe Beach Villas
Mahe: Canopy Hilton Seychelles
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