When packing for a summer holiday, the first things that come to mind are swimsuit, flip flops, hat and sunscreen. Those things are definitely important, but depending on what you have planned for your holiday, where you’ll be staying and for how long, it’s helpful to have a comprehensive packing list.
Here’s a useful list of items to pack for your holiday in Seychelles. For your convenience, you can also print this packing list off.
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Seychelles Packing List
Documents
- Passport
- Tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Driving Licence (you are able to drive in Seychelles with your national drivers licence. In most cases, the driver must be at least 21 years of age and have held the licence for a minimum of one year)
- Credit Cards
- Cash (apart from Seychelles Rupees, Euros is the most used currency for visitors. There are numerous ATM machines and Bureau de Change offices around the islands)
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (if travelling from an area of Yellow Fever)
Clothes & Accessories
- Swim suit
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Light rain jacket
- Cool, light clothing (summer dresses, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A couple of smart-casual pieces of clothing (many restaurants/hotels have a smart-casual dress code for evening meals. How many you pack will obviously depend on your length of stay)
- Beach towel (most of the time these are provided by hotels, but it’s always wise to pack one just in case or double check with your accommodation)
- Swim shoes (not exactly necessary but very useful for boats and other water activities)
- Comfortable, warm outfit for flights
- Beach bag/Backpack
Toiletries
- Shampoo & Conditioner (although hotels tend to provide small bottles of these, if you’re used to a particular type, then bring this along)
- Shower Gel
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Razor
- Comb/Brush
- Contact Solution & Case (for contact lens wearers)
- Glasses & Case (if applicable)
- After Sun cream
- Moisturising Cream
- Sunscreen
Health Care
- Antihistamines
- Pain-killers
- Plasters
- Disinfectant spray or cream
- Any prescribed medication
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfectant wipes
Electronics & Other Equipment
- Phone
- Camera
- Power bank
- Charger cables for the above
- Earphones
- Torch (some smaller roads, especially on La Digue, are not well-lit)
- Power Adaptor (plug type in Seychelles is G – British 3- pin)
Tips
When you get off the plane in Seychelles, the heat can be stifling. It can get very uncomfortable very quickly, especially if you are wearing winter clothing. It’s advisable to pack a cool, light outfit in your hand luggage so you can change before landing.
Always have your sunscreen at hand. Even on overcast days, it is still very possible to end up with a bad sunburn. So remember, just because you can’t necessarily see the sun, its rays are very much there.
Exchange rates at time of writing:
- £1 = SCR 25.70
- $1 = SCR 18.75
- €1 = SCR 22.30
Visas are not required for entry into Seychelles. However, due to the current Covid-19 situation, visitors are required to apply for Health Travel Authorization. This can be done through the seychelles.govtas.com platform. You can find more Covid-19 information for visitors in this post.
Hopefully this list is useful in helping you figure out what to pack for your holiday in Seychelles. Don’t forget to download the printable version of your Seychelles packing list.
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I loved how you mentioned all the different areas to remember to pack. So helpful for a trip there!