The Maldives vs Seychelles – Which Destination is Best?

By
Catalina

July 15, 2020

Geography and other info

MALDIVES means 1000 tropical islands in South Asia
The main airport is Malé International airport. From Male, you can choose a speed boat transfer, a seaplane (very good for panoramic photos of the archipelago), or an internal flight.
The Maldives are flat, coral islands that sit just two meters above the sea.
The Maldives island are the most geographically dispersed country in the world
Many of the islands are surrounded by their own reefs offering excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
The Maldives is a Muslim country. you’re not allowed to bring alcohol or pork with you. Wear decent clothes outside the resort area.
Languages: English, Dhivehi

SEYCHELLES is an archipelago made up of 115 islands in East Africa
The main airport is Mahe International Airport.
The islands in Seychelles are close together and are a better option if you want to move around from one island to another.
Seychelles are granite islands. The look is with rocky cliffs and white-sand beaches.
Close to South Africa, Tanzania or Kenya. You can go on a safari trip to these countries.
Languages: English, French, Seychellois Creole

You can visit MALDIVES all year
Best: November – April
Peak Season (High Prices) – December – April
Monsoon Season: May – October (but this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy this beautiful islands during this season)

You can visit SEYCHELLES all year
Best: April, May, October, November
High Season (High Prices): June – September
Rainy season: December – February (during this time you can expect rainy days but this doesn’t mean that you can’t spend great time here)

SEYCHELLES
Water sports, snorkeling, swimming
Explore tropical rainforests and national parks
Hike, go rock climbing, or mangrove kayaking
Seychelles is a more family-friendly destination
Boat trip around the islands
Explore local markets: Victoria Market (Mon-Sat, 4 am-5 pm), Victoria Bazaar (Friday), Bazar Labrin (last Saturday, every month). The best place to buy authentic, local souvenirs are around the Victoria market.
You can go and see rare animal and plant species: giant Aldabra tortoises and the rare Coco de Mer palm (from the islands you can buy Coco de Mer nuts).
Most popular islands: Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Bird Island, and Denis Private Island.

MALDIVES
Ruins of Gemendhoo – Kudahuvadhoo Island – believed to be the ruins of Buddhist temples from the pre-Islamic period that have as yet not been excavated
Coral Stone Mosques – Kudahuvadhoo Island
Rinbudhoo island – The famous jeweler’s island – People of Rinbudhoo are among the most skilled silver and goldsmiths in the Maldives

SEYCHELLES
Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin Island
Anse Intendance Beach, Mahe Island
Anse Volbert (Côte d’Or) Beach, Praslin Island
Baie Lazare village, Mahe Island
The Giant Clam Farm, Pearl Farm and the Black Pearl shop, Praslin Island – perfect to buy black pearls
Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese in Seychelles, Mahe island
The Dauban Mausoleum, Silhouette Island
Granite Boulder, La Digue
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve – UNESCO- Praslin Island

The MALDIVES is home to some of the best, world-class resorts and overwater bungalows with the direct access to crystal-clear lagoons and the stunning marine wildlife below.

In SEYCHELLES you can find all kinds of accommodation, from cottage beach Houses to World Class Luxury resorts, from budget hotels to luxury hotels
Mahe is the largest island with a lot of options. If you chose to stay here you can book trips to the other island as well.