Are the Seychelles worth visiting if Mahé and Beau Vallon feel disappointing at first?

From messages by 2 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 14 days ago

TL;DR

Do not judge the entire archipelago by your first days on Mahé: travellers reported a much better experience after visiting Praslin, La Digue and Curieuse. An itinerary covering several islands can give a more rewarding view of the Seychelles.

What the community said

If Mahé, including Beau Vallon, feels underwhelming on day one, it may be worth continuing rather than changing plans immediately: one traveller’s view of the Seychelles changed completely after Praslin, La Digue and a trip to Curieuse.

14 days ago Mahé · Beau Vallon · Praslin · La Digue · Curieuse

For a first trip, consider an itinerary beyond Mahé that includes Praslin and La Digue; changing islands was what turned an initially disappointing trip into one the traveller did not want to leave.

14 days ago Praslin and La Digue

Expectations for Seychelles beaches are highly personal: reviews and photos can create doubts before departure, so it is sensible to see the islands yourself rather than cancel solely because of other people’s opinions.

20 days ago Seychelles beaches