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Specialties: Live-aboard Diving
and Ecotours.
The Seychelles consist of 92 islands
located in the Indian Ocean 575 miles northeast of Madagascar
and 1000 miles due east of Mombasa, Kenya. The area of the
archipelago is about 171 square miles and the population is
62,000. Mahé is the primary island and is 17 miles long and 6
miles wide. Geologists say the Seychelles are formed
of pre-Cambrian granite more than 650 million years old, while
the outlying islands are fossilized coral.
When Africa and India broke apart,
the Seychelles were scattered over 600 square miles of the
western Indian Ocean. Relatively undisturbed for the past 600
million years, the Seychelles remain an isolated Eden teeming with unique wildlife. Like
Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, the Seychelles are a
naturalist’s delight with numerous rare birds, abundant reef
fish, and colorful coral reefs. In addition, the Seychelles
are known for their giant tortoises. Although it is difficult
for American divers to travel to the Indian Ocean, European
divers have been exploring the lush reefs and abundant marine
life for years. Mahé is the primary island and is 17 miles
long and 6 miles wide.
Best
Diving Months: November through February.
Water
Temperature: Water temperatures average 80°F.
Underwater Visibility: Visibility varies greatly with the
season and the rainfall, anywhere between 30 and 100 feet.
Airport
Info: The Seychelles International Airport on
Mahé.
Documents and Customs Regulations: A passport is
required. All travelers should have a round-trip or onward
ticket. All visitors receive a
Visitors Pass on arrival valid for a 1-month stay and
renewable.
Language:
English, French and Creole in the Seychelles.
Health:
If traveling from an infected area, a current certificate of
inoculation against cholera and yellow fever is necessary.
Climate:
The climate is pleasant and generally humid, with only slight
variations from 75-90°F. June through August is the coolest;
March through May is the northwest monsoon season and May
through October is the southeast.
Government: The Seychelles were a British Crown Colony
until they became independent in 1976.
Electrical Current: 240 volts, not compatible with
American appliances. A converter is necessary.
Current Weather:
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current weather from Weather.com
Currency:
Seychelles Rupee (SCR).
Get
current exchange rate from XE.com
Current Time:
Seychelles (GMT
+4).
Get
current time from WorldTimeServer.com
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