Mahé, Seychelles Hotels and City Guide

Mahé - Transport

Getting Around Mahé

Getting Around Mahé by Bus
Buses are the cheapest form of transport for locals and tourists. They run from 05.30-19.00 with a limited service over weekends and public holidays. Timetables are available from the Central Bus Station at the corner of June Avenue and Palm Street in Victoria.

Getting Around Mahé by Car
As Mahé is only 17 miles long by two-five miles wide, the best way to explore the main island is by self-drive car. A coastal highway follows the contours of the coast while smaller roads cut across it. The speed limit in Victoria and villages is 40km/h, on other roads 65km/h and on the east coast road 80km/h. The Seychellois drive on the left.

There are six roads over the mountains, some of them precipitous:
St Louis from Victoria to Beau Vallon Bay; Sans Souci from Victoria through Morne Seychellois National Park to Port Glaud; La Misère from Plaisance to Grand’Anse; Montagne Posée from Anse aux Pins to Anse Boileau; Les Canelles from Anse Royale to Anse La Mouche; Quatre Bornes from Anse Marie Louise to Anse Takamaka.

Getting Around Mahé by Taxi
Taxis operate on an agreed fare structure, even though some have meters. There is a taxi rank in Victoria and at the quayside when ferries dock. Taxis are also found at the main hotels. As it is not as easy to get a taxi in the evening, ask your hotel/guesthouse to call one. You can arrange a tour of the island with a taxi driver, all of whom speak English.

Getting Around the Seychelles

Getting Around the Seychelles by Air
Air Seychelles operates inter-island flights on a charter basis to Frégate, Denis, Bird, North, Desroches and Alphonse. The only scheduled flights throughout the day are between Mahé and Praslin.

Helicopter Seychelles operates shuttles from Seychelles International Airport in Mahé to Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette. It also offers scenic flights and transfers to resort islands, the latter which should be booked through your hotel.

Helicopter Seychelles operates shuttles from Seychelles International Airport in Mahé to Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette. It also offers scenic flights and transfers to resort islands, the latter which should be booked through your hotel.

Getting Around the Seychelles by Ferry
Inter-island ferries ply the waters between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Cat Cocos, the 350-seat catamaran, links Mahé and Praslin in 45 minutes. It offers business class and economy clss seats. Cat Rose operates on a fast and comfortable regular service between Praslin and La Digue.

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