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Visitor Arrivals Up by 12%! Asia and the Americas Bring the Buzz It’s official, Seychelles is having a very good year! Visitor numbers are up 12% so far, with 308,854 arrivals recorded by mid-October 2025. That’s already 32,000 more visitors than the same time last year! And the best part? We’re welcoming more travellers from […]
Hey! Have you heard? Festival Kreol is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Festival Kreol Program Here Yep, 2025 is a huge year for us Seychellois, it’s the 40th Edition of the Festival Kreol, and honestly, it’s something to celebrate! This isn’t just a festival… it’s our culture, our identity, and the heartbeat of the Creole spirit […]
Travel Advisory – Emirates Cancels Flights via Seychelles to Madagascar September 29, 2025 Emirates has announced that several flights to and from Madagascar will be cancelled this week due to ongoing civil unrest. 🔹 Affected dates: Tuesday, September 30 & Wednesday, October 1🔹 Routes impacted: Dubai – Antananarivo Seychelles – Antananarivo Return flights from Antananarivo […]
Update 29/09/2025 Update: Presidential Election Heads to Second Round The 2025 Presidential elections will see Linyon Demokratik Seselwa’s (LDS) Wavel Ramkalawan go head-to-head against Dr. Patrick Herminie of United Seychelles (US) in a second round of voting scheduled for 9, 10, and 11 October 2025. The same rules will apply — expect peaceful proceedings, some […]
Seychelles Tourism 2025 Record Arrivals, New Adventures & Authentic Island Charm Tourism in Seychelles is riding a wave of success in 2025! In just the first seven months of the year, the islands welcomed over 223,000 visitors, a 10.6% jump compared to last year, putting Seychelles on track for a record-breaking year. The buzz is […]
Seychellois Freediver Smashes Records in Egypt Seychelles’ own Sophie — founder of Freediving Seychelles — has made history at an international freediving competition in Egypt, setting not one, but three national records for Seychelles! After a month of intense training in Dahab, a global freediving hotspot, Sophie competed in the AIDA Freediving World Event held […]
Beau Vallon Gets Vibrant New Bazaar Beau Vallon Beachfront Gets a New Look with Launch of Beau Vallon Beach Bazaar A new chapter begins for the iconic Beau Vallon promenade with a vibrant marketplace, cultural installations, and local entrepreneur support. The beachfront at Beau Vallon, one of Seychelles’ most beloved tourist hubs, has officially been […]
SHUTTLE SERVICES – AGRICULTURE & FOOD FAIR 2025 📍Venue: Stad Linite📅 Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June 2025 Saturday 28th June – Opening Day Shuttle Route: Victoria Terminal ↔ Stad Linite Departure From To Return From To 09:30 Victoria Terminal Stad Linite 10:00 Stad Linite Victoria 11:30 Victoria Terminal Stad Linite 12:00 Stad Linite […]
New Coastal Watch Group for Seychelles Beaches The Danny Faure Foundation officially launched the Community Coastal Watch Group (CCWG) – CoastSnap Programme on Tuesday morning at Beach Shak Bar & Grill, Beau Vallon. The event was attended by the Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Former President Danny Faure, alongside the venue’s owner and invited […]
Seychelles Opens Landmark Coral Restoration Facility Africa’s First Land-Based Coral Aquaculture Facility Opens on Praslin Island In a major milestone for marine conservation and climate resilience, Africa’s first land-based coral aquaculture facility has officially opened its doors on Praslin Island. The Assisted Recovery of Corals (ARC) Facility, built by Nature Seychelles, was inaugurated on May […]
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market Temporary Relocation – 14/08/2025 Update still in process Victoria’s Iconic Market Is Moving Temporarily – Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re planning to visit the famous Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in Victoria soon, there’s a new stop to make! By mid-April, the market will temporarily relocate to the former […]
International Wave Dance Song Competition The International Wave Dance Song Competition invites musicians and songwriters worldwide to compose a signature song for the Wave Dance Initiative—a global movement that uses dance to raise awareness about ocean conservation and protection. Key Dates Opens: 17th February 2025 (Registration & guidelines available online)Deadline: 30th April 2025 The competition […]
