Travel and transport agencies Victoria

Founded in 1972, Mason's Travel is one of the heavyweights of local tourism and is present on the three main islands. It will be able to take charge of your entire stay on the archipelago as soon as you get off the plane, since Mason's obviously has an office at the airport. In addition to offering numerous excursions on land or sea (especially thanks to its boats) and visits with guides who are always highly qualified, this receptionist can also take care of renting a vehicle and organizing your transfers to the airport and/or the pier.

By summer 2023, the national airline Air Seychelles was no longer operating flights to and from Paris. Internationally, it only operated flights to Mauritius, South Africa, the Maldives and India. But this national airline is still a good choice for inter-island flights to and from Praslin. With almost twelve rotations a day, it's obviously a good alternative to the very popular ferries. Especially as the views from Air Seychelles' small planes promise to be fantastic.

It is a new agency that intends to take its place in this booming but saturated market of Mahé with affordable prices. This renter is the only one in Seychelles to offer 8 Mini Moke. Hyundai Atos, Hyundai Getz, Kia Picanto... At very attractive prices. The prices are even lower for rentals having to do with more than three days. Tighter prices are offered for 4x4 Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. We strongly recommend this establishment: Its vehicles are new and in very good condition, the personnel staffs is friendly, professional, flexible and can make arrangements for the time and place to pick up and drop the vehicles. Also note that this renter is the only one in Seychelles offering Mini Mokes.

Entirely dedicated to the Seychelles, this online booking centre offers all the services you may need: direct booking of inter-island connections, flights, hotels, cruises, excursions, car rentals, catamaran trips, etc. In short, a maximum of possibilities and practical advice. Whether you want a night, an excursion, a single service or a complete trip, you can take everything directly from this first reservation centre dedicated solely to the Seychelles islands.

The international airport is just a few kilometers south of Victoria. With duty-free stores, cafés, bureaux de change, travel agencies, car rental companies, telephone kiosks and even... a Burger King, you'll find everything you need. To leave the airport, if you don't have a rental car, there's a bus stop just across the street (12 SR a ticket) and cabs waiting for you. Allow SR400 for Eden Island, SR600 for the pier, SR800 for Beau Vallon and SR1,000 for the west coast hotels.

Creole Travel Service is the pioneer of receptive services in the Seychelles. It is a reputable agency with a proven track record, especially in the organization of excursions. With a representative in most hotels in Mahé and agencies in Praslin and La Digue, you can book your outings, overnight stays, etc., unless you have previously tailor-made your stay. An excellent address that also has the Cat Cocos ferry, catamarans for sea outings or the luxurious Domaine de l'Orangeraie in La Digue.

A fleet of 15 cars for this reliable and efficient hiring company. All options and air conditioning included. 

An operator that will allow you to organize your cruise through the archipelago.

Vehicles that are air-conditioned and regularly maintained.

From Victoria harbor jetty, high-speed catamarans offer up to three departures a day (round trip) from Mahé-Praslin-La Digue, for a full trip in less than 75 minutes. Modern, comfortable boats from Cocos Ferry offer bar service for some. Your luggage is taken care of, so all you have to do is enjoy the crossing. Departures from Mahé are usually at 8am, 10.30am or 4.30pm, but check the website for more information. One of the best ways to cross the island.

Some 8 million passengers are carried annually by the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC). This is a real public service since the low ticket price (to be taken from the driver; remember to have change) allows Seychellois to travel to every corner of Mahé and Praslin and tourists to all the hotels. The frequency of passage varies according to the lines: a quarter of an hour for the main lines, but 30 minutes or 1 hour for others. Be careful, on Sundays, the service is reduced (about one bus out of two).

The airline operates daily flights from Paris-CDG to Mahé, with a stopover in Abu Dhabi. Allow around 6h35 between the French capital and the United Arab Emirates and 4h50 between Abu Dhabi and the Seychelles. Etihad also operates the code share with the national airline Air Seychelles (in which it holds a stake) for flights between Paris and Mahé airport. The flight takes at least 13h30, including the stopover. A stopover where you can also take your time, given the stores and services on offer in Abu Dhabi.

The only helicopter company in the country offers scenic flights. A 15-minute flight allows you to discover half of Mahé and the islands of the Marine Park, a 30-minute flight allows you to fly around the island, a 45-minute flight allows you to fly over the surrounding islets, a one-hour flight allows you to fly over Praslin and La Digue and, finally, a one-and-a-half-hour flight covers all three islands. Please note: the company has equipped itself with a four-seater aircraft that links Mahé and Praslin, Bird Island, Denis and Desroches. Tailor-made service and rates on request.

Available "every day that God does" from 6 am to 2 pm, his mahélois circuit cost only 600 SR on his Toyota Sprinter.