Travel Essentials › Seychelles
Travel Essentials
Plugs: Type G, 240 V. Emergency: One number for everything 999, Police 999, Ambulance 151, Fire 999. Tipping: Not required; 10 percent is common for good service in restaurants if not already included. Tap water: Tap water is treated, but bottled water is common for visitors.
Type G, 240 V
| One number for everything | 999 |
| Police | 999 |
| Ambulance | 151 |
| Fire | 999 |
Not required; 10 percent is common for good service in restaurants if not already included.
Greeting. Say bonzour to people you pass and shake hands lightly when introduced.
Beach dress. Topless sunbathing is not allowed, and covered shoulders and knees are expected in churches and villages.
Protect nature. Do not take shells, coral, or coco de mer without a permit, and keep to marked paths in reserves.
Seychelles is safe for visitors, with mainly petty theft; the biggest risks are strong currents and sun.
Unlicensed taxis. Agree a price before riding, or use a hotel taxi or official rank.
Tour touts. Book boat trips with licensed operators, not people on the beach.
Women travelers. Generally safe for women; the usual care at night and on empty beaches applies.
Legal · Mostly Safe
Same-sex relations were decriminalized in 2016. There is no marriage recognition, and attitudes are conservative outside tourist areas, so discretion is wise.
| Coffee (café) | SCR 70 | $5 |
| Local bus or metro ride | SCR 8 | $0.60 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | SCR 350 | $25 |
| Hostel bed / budget room (night) | SCR 800 | $55 |
| Mid-range hotel (night) | SCR 3,500 | $240 |
| Daily budget, mid-range traveler | SCR 3,000 | $210 |
2026-09
April, May, October and November are the calm transition months with the best seas; the southeast trade winds blow from May to September and the northwest monsoon brings rain from December to March.