Victoria hills (La Louise and Glacis)
$131–231 / night
Closest to the port
Typical hotel
$131–231 / night
Port ~5 min
Hillside hotels above the capital at La Louise and Glacis; central Victoria is about 5 minutes and 1.7 km by car from the port.
Mahe, Seychelles
Mahe is the largest island of the Seychelles, in the western Indian Ocean, and home to the capital, Victoria, whose compact centre has a clock tower and a colourful market. More about Mahe →
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Mahe day.
Planning a day in Mahe?
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Where is the Mahe cruise port?
Port Victoria is on the north-east coast of Mahe, next to the capital, Victoria. The Clock Tower in the town centre is about 1.5 km away, Beau Vallon Beach about 7 km by road and Seychelles International Airport about 9 km to the south.
Cruise port
Getting to the Mahe cruise port
Seychelles International Airport → Port Victoria
8.8 km · 14–16 min by car
Seychelles International Airport is 8.8 km south of Port Victoria, typically 14-16 minutes by car via the Providence Highway.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
14–16 min
Fare not published.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Port Victoria is on the edge of the capital. No official taxi fares are published, so agree the price before you ride.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Beau Vallon
$144–493 / night
Beach stay
Typical hotel
$144–493 / night
Port ~18 min
Mahe's best-known beach on the north-west coast, about 18 minutes and 6.7 km by car from the port.
Anse aux Pins (airport side)
$65–112 / night
Budget stays near the airport
Typical hotel
$65–112 / night
Port 24–28 min
East-coast area south of the airport, mostly self-catering apartments, about 24-28 minutes and 14.2 km by car from the port.
Nightly prices are approximate ranges in USD for two guests. Drive times are approximate.
Destination
About Mahe
Mahe is the largest island of the Seychelles, in the western Indian Ocean, and home to the capital, Victoria, whose compact centre has a clock tower and a colourful market. Forested mountains of the Morne Seychellois National Park rise behind the town, and beaches such as Beau Vallon line the coast. Close to the centre, the National Botanical Garden has coco de mer palms and giant tortoises, while the islands of Ste Anne Marine National Park lie a short boat ride away. Cruise ships use Port Victoria, on the edge of the capital.
- Climate
- Hot, humid tropical climate with little change in temperature through the year. Average daily highs range from 28.7C in July to 31.7C in April, and lows from 24.3C in July to 25.9C in May. Rain falls in every month, 2,454 mm a year, heaviest from December to January (426.6 mm in January) and lightest from June to August (79.9 mm in July). November averages a high of 30.4C, a low of 24.7C and 214.9 mm of rain. Figures are for Seychelles International Airport on Mahe.
- Time zone
- Seychelles Time
- Currency
- Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Things to Do in Mahe
Victoria Clock Tower and Market
The compact centre of the capital, with its Clock Tower and colourful market, is a short walk from the port.
National Botanical Garden
Garden at Mont Fleuri, close to Victoria, first laid out as an agricultural station and now a national monument, with over 280 plant species, coco de mer palms, Thai and Chinese gardens, a cafeteria and giant tortoises that visitors can feed. Entry Rs250 for non-citizens.
Ste Anne Marine National Park
Six islands about 5 km off Mahe, a short boat ride from Victoria, set in turquoise water with coral reefs and seagrass meadows; it was the Indian Ocean's first marine protected area. Snorkelling and glass-bottom-boat trips are available. Entry Rs200 for non-residents.
Morne Seychellois National Park
The forested mountain park rising behind Victoria. Its Morne Seychellois trail costs Rs250 for non-residents over 12, and a licensed tour guide is required.