Major city · Seychelles
Silhouette Island
Two to three nights if you want rainforest hikes and empty beaches from a single resort; skip it if you prefer island-hopping or a lower budget.
Silhouette Island is Seychelles' third-largest granite island, mostly uninhabited rainforest with one luxury resort (Hilton Labriz) and a small lodge. A network of trails and golf-cart paths leads to near-deserted beaches. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights for the isolation and hiking, then return to Mahé.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SCR
- Best months
- Apr–Nov (drier, calmer seas)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wetter, rougher crossings)
- Airport
- SEZ
- Nights
- 2–3
Not a trip line yet
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- Seychelles ↗Do not take shells, coral or coco de mer nuts without an export permit; the Vallée de Mai and Aldabra are protected sites.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Silhouette Island999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Silhouette Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Seychelles rupee (SCR).Seychelles-wide
- SIM or eSIMAirtel and Cable & Wireless sell SIMs at the airport and in Victoria.Seychelles-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated on Mahé and Praslin; many visitors drink bottled or filtered.Seychelles-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service often included; round up.Seychelles-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Seychelles-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risks are sunburn, dehydration on hikes and slippery rocks near the shore.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; few public toilets at beaches.Seychelles-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysShops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; Victoria is quiet on Sundays.Seychelles-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEZ Seychelles International Airport (Mahé) (Then a taxi to Beau Vallon or Victoria jetty (about 30 min)…
- Getting aroundWalking and bicycles are the main modes; the Hilton provides golf-cart lifts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealMeal at Hilton Labriz (main course)checkSCR 600–1,200
- Budget bedLa Belle Tortue lodge double room, a night, per roomSCR 3,000
- Mid-range bedHilton Labriz Resort & Spa double room, a night, per roomSCR 10,000
- High-end bedHilton Labriz Resort & Spa double room, a night, per roomSCR 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SCR 2,500 · Mid SCR 5,000 · High SCR 10,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEZ Seychelles International Airport (Mahé) (Then a taxi to Beau Vallon or Victoria jetty (about 30 min), plus a scheduled ferry to Silhouette (about 45 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Silhouette Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking and bicycles are the main modes; the Hilton provides golf-cart lifts. No public transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Scheduled ferry from Silhouette to Beau Vallon or Victoria jetty, about 45 min
Return ferry times are limited; plan around the 11:00 or 16:00 departure.Return ferry times are limited; plan around the 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM departure.
North Island
skipDoor to door: About 30 min
Private boat transfer from Silhouette (arrange with North Island Resort)
Exclusive resort; day visits are not generally possible.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hilton Labriz Resort & Spa
The only upscale resort on the island; rooms from about $450/night (2026 estimate).
La Belle Tortue lodge
A smaller lodge near the pier, more modest than the Hilton.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SCR 2,500–4,000
- Mid
- SCR 4,000–8,000
- High
- SCR 8,000+
Trip budget
| Hilton Labriz Resort & Spa double room1 × 2 nights × SCR 10,000 | SCR 20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × SCR 5,000 | SCR 20,000 |
| Ferry Mahé ↔ Silhouette (return)2 × SCR 1,500 · check | SCR 3,000 |
| Bicycle rental per day2 × SCR 400 · check | SCR 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SCR 4,380 |
| Trip total≈ SCR 12,050 per person per day, bed included | SCR 48,180 |
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2026 estimate in SCR; flights and inter-island ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Hilton Labriz (main course)check | SCR 600–1,200 |
| Snorkel gear rental (per day)check | SCR 300–500 |
| Bicycle rental (per day)check | SCR 400–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Scheduled ferries from Mahé run three times a day (9:00, 14:30, 17:00); return ferries at 5:00, 11:00 and 16:00. Confirm times with the operator.Scheduled ferries from Mahé run three times a day (9:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM); return ferries at 5:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Confirm times with the operator.
- Buy all clothes, swim gear and supplies on Mahé before you arrive; prices on the island are very high.
- The island has one dive shop and little else; no ATMs or banks.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Mahé → Silhouette: about SCR 750 one way, about 45 min (check)
- Taxi Mahé airport → Beau Vallon jetty: SCR 400–600 (check)
Say or show
- Bonzour — Hello (bon-zoor)
- Mersi — Thank you (mer-see)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-byen)
- Oli bato? — Where is the ferry? (o-lee ba-to)
Seychellois Creole is widely spoken; English works at the resort.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Silhouette Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov (drier, calmer seas) · avoid Dec–Mar (wetter, rougher crossings) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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