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Last Countries Removed from Seychelles’ Restricted List

Seychelles’ Public Health Authority announced on 12 November 2021 that Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal and Pakistan have been removed from the list of countries with restricted entry to Seychelles.

Seychelles Comes Off UK Red list

Seychelles has come off the UK’s red list marking the next step in the destination’s tourism recovery. Effective Monday, 11 October, travellers from the UK, the Seychelles’ third major tourism source market, may once again visit the Indian Ocean island destination and are no longer required to quarantine in an approved hotel on their return back home.

Excitement as Seychelles records more than 100,000 visitors in 2021

Passengers travelling to Seychelles from Israel on 19 September, disembarked to the joyous beats of the local moutya drums and to the sight of traditional dancers , as the destination records over 100,000 visitors in 2021.

Seychelles Opens Up to South Africa

Visitors from South Africa will once again be able to board flights to the paradise islands of the Seychelles with effect from Monday, 13 September. The Ministry of Health has announced that South Africa is removed from Seychelles’ list of ‘Restricted Countries’.

Seychelles to Welcome Back Cruise Ships in November 2021

Seychelles will be reopening its shores to cruise ships in November 2021. Launching the 2021-2022 cruise season on November 14, 2021, will be the MS Island Sky, the first cruise vessel to sail to Seychelles since the closure of the destination to cruise ships in March 2020.

Seychelles’ Arrival Figures Exceed Expectations

Seychelles has been performing above targeted expectations when it comes to visitor arrival numbers from April to June: A total of 40,000 visitors had been expected according to predictions made by Seychelles’ Department of Tourism, However the island destination welcomed 43,659 visitors over that period.

Hotel Updates: Why NOW is the Best Time to Travel

Many of Seychelles' hotels have used the quiet period to renovate and update their establishments - now offering clients new and improved products!

Sustained Decline in New Cases

For the second straight week Seychelles has registered a steady decline in new cases of COVID-19. The daily infection has now dropped to below the levels recorded prior to the spike that rang alarm bells for the country's health authorities and foreign press.

5 Reasons why Seychelles is the Natural Choice for a Socially Distanced Holiday

A thousand miles from the nearest significant landmass, Seychelles naturally lends itself to a socially distant holiday experience that feels exhilarating rather than precautionary. Travellers seeking authentic experiences away from the crowds need look no further for a safe and sublime summer getaway.