Is Seychelles safe for solo female travelers?

Seychelles generally welcomes tourists with warm hospitality. The crime rate is relatively low and it's one of the safer destinations for solo female travelers. However, like anywhere else, it is important to always take standard precautions such as not walking alone late at night, especially in secluded areas, protecting your belongings from theft, and avoiding drawing unnecessary attention.

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 9 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

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How safe is Seychelles for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Ella

Sweden

Seychelles, Family travel

My dad and I went there back in 2019 when I was still really young but I enjoyed the experience a lot. I had never been that far away from home before. The flight tickets were very experience but the living and the food is pretty cheap if you live in a local bnb like we did and eat where the locals eat. The beaches are the prettiest you'll see in your entire life and the wildlife is also really cool. There are huge turtles everywhere and there are also fruitbats flying in the sky during the day which is quite a sight. Overall a very good experience I would definitely go back (if I had the funds 😭)

Posted: December 16, 2025Experienced: May, 2019

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Lea

Germany

Seychelles, Family travel

It was beautiful but you can’t walk around alone. I was touched and followed. I had my sister always by my side and she is travel experienced. But the nature and the food was beautiful and it was a great experience

Posted: November 12, 2025

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Seychelles Islands, Couple travel

I felt safe when i was with my boyfriend! Without him, I think I would not have felt safe! The food was really good, but don’t go to any restaurants- its way too expensive. There are many kind of foodtrucks with homemade food!

Posted: July 6, 2024

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Soda

Portugal

Seychelles Islands, Solo travel

I visited Seychelles for around 10 days, 6 nights in mahe, 3 nights in La Digue. Upon landing in the airport I luckily hitched a ride from another solo traveler. Later found out that there are local buses running. I felt safe in general. The locals are friendly. The prices are quite high, but manageable if you stay in self catering and have takeaway food, I’d give the average of €75 a night and €20-30 a day for food. Transport is quite tricky if you don’t drive, the bus schedule is available. I’d encouraged buying the bus card at airport or rent a car. Taxis are at least €40 per ride to go anywhere

Posted: June 30, 2024

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Seychelles, Solo travel

I went to the Seychelles in May/June last year - it was incredible, like nowhere I have ever visited before. The food is amazing, the locals are so warm and friendly, I felt extremely safe. The culture is also amazing.

Posted: April 23, 2023

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