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Outer Islands

Remote coral atolls where blue-water adventure meets serious conservation

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Destination Guide Sources For Outer Islands

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

22 sources • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 26, 2026.

Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status - Visitor's Permit - Current eTA requirement, visitor permit conditions, and extension fee.
Seychelles Electronic Border System - Official eTA platform and fee FAQ.
Tourism Seychelles - Sustainability Levy Update 2026 - Current levy rates for medium, large, and island-resort accommodation.
Seychelles Meteorological Authority - Climate Guide - Official seasonal wind and sea-state pattern.
Seychelles Airports Authority - Customer Centre - Current airline contacts for SEZ.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

22 sources • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 26, 2026.

Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status - Visitor's Permit - Current eTA requirement, visitor permit conditions, and extension fee.
Seychelles Electronic Border System - Official eTA platform and fee FAQ.
Tourism Seychelles - Sustainability Levy Update 2026 - Current levy rates for medium, large, and island-resort accommodation.
Seychelles Meteorological Authority - Climate Guide - Official seasonal wind and sea-state pattern.
Seychelles Airports Authority - Customer Centre - Current airline contacts for SEZ.

- Domestic and charter connection context from Mahe.

Alphonse Island Lodge - Location - Mahe to Alphonse access and connection guidance.

Blue Safari Marine Collection - Scuba Diving Alphonse - PADI operation, dive site counts, nitrox, and fish-life profile.

Blue Safari Marine Collection - Snorkelling - Alphonse Group snorkel structure, over 20 sites, and key locations.

Blue Safari Marine Collection - Freediving - Formal freedive instruction around Alphonse.

Four Seasons Desroches - Getting Here - Flight timing, no-cell-network note, and Desroches clinic details.

Four Seasons Desroches - Blue Safari Diving - Desroches Drop and classified site count.

Four Seasons Desroches - Experiences - Discovery Centre and island-biologist activities.

Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative - FAQ - 30% protection target and 15% high protection framework.

Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan - Milestone Backgrounder - Named Outer Island marine protected areas and zoning background.

Government of Seychelles - Hotlines - Current emergency numbers 999, 151, and 160.

Seychelles Travel - Travel Information - Official tourism guidance on currency, ATMs, and arrival basics.

Seychelles Travel - Travel Tips - Official tourism guidance on electricity, tipping, and practicalities.

Seychelles Travel - Respect and Responsibility - Official visitor guidance on no shell or coral removal and reef-safe behavior.

Destination hero photo by Kamil Dzikowski - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@kamrog