Between Islands
The three main islands — Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue — are well connected. Fast catamaran ferries run several times daily between Mahé and Praslin (about 45 minutes) and between Praslin and La Digue (15–20 minutes). The main operator is Cat Cocos. Booking ahead in high season is wise.
Domestic flights connect Mahé with Praslin in around 15 minutes, with more than 20 departures a day. Air Seychelles also flies to Bird Island, Denis Island, Alphonse, and Desroches. Helicopter charter service ZilAir reaches most inhabited islands and private resorts.
La Digue has no airstrip — the ferry from Praslin is your only option.
On Mahé
Mahé has a comprehensive bus network covering most of the island, with Victoria as the hub. Buses are cheap and frequent. Taxis exist but have set government rates — always confirm the fare before getting in.
Car hire is straightforward; small open-sided vehicles called Mini Mokes are a local classic and perfectly suited to the island's roads. Most roads on Mahé are paved, but they can be narrow and winding through the mountains. Driving is on the left.
On Praslin and La Digue
Praslin has a limited bus service and taxis. Bicycles are easy to rent and a good way to get around. On La Digue, the island is small enough that bicycles cover almost everything — it's the default mode of transport for visitors and locals alike. Ox-carts, once the main taxi on La Digue, are now mainly a tourist attraction.