By Primrose Monteiro DSouza
Oct 15, 2026
1. Hassle-Free Entry
You don’t need a visa. Just complete the online Travel Authorisation form and receive a visitor’s permit on arrival.
2. Better Value
Shoulder-season pricing means better hotel and flight deals. The visa-free entry also saves your tourist dollars.
3. Calm, Clear Seas
This month sits between the two monsoons, so you can expect glassy, clear water made for swimming, snorkelling, and paddleboarding.
4. Iconic Beaches
Great for swimming and photography, Anse Source d’Argent, Anse Georgette, and Grand Anse promise granite boulders, turquoise shallows, and powdery sand. And, this season, they are relatively uncrowded.
5. Excellent Snorkelling Visibility
Visibility is usually good in October, allowing you to discover coral gardens, turtles, and reef fish close to shore at Beau Vallon, Anse Lazio, and Sainte Anne Marine Park.
6. Pleasant Warm Weather
Temperatures range between 28° C to 30° C, with sunshine and comfortable humidity. There might be short showers, but you can confidently plan beach days.
7. Easy Island Hopping
Short ferry rides and flights link Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, and calmer weather makes crossings smoother and more comfortable.
8. Rich Wildlife
October brings superb nature encounters, from giant Aldabra tortoises and rare Vallée de Mai coco de mer palms to nesting seabirds and, if you’re lucky, whale sharks gliding silently offshore.
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