Comparison · Mauritius vs Seychelles · Mauritius / Seychelles
Mauritius vs Seychelles
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Mauritius for Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Seychelles for Granite beaches and Coco de mer. Mauritius is generally less expensive, and the two are about 1,756 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,756 km
- Less expensive
- Mauritius
- Best time for Mauritius
- April–May and September–November
- Best time for Seychelles
- April–May and October–November
Side by side
| Mauritius | Seychelles | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | Seychelles |
| Known for | Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant and Dholl puri | Granite beaches, Coco de mer and Vallée de Mai |
| Best time to visit | April–May and September–November | April–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 9 days | 10 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$300 | $300–$550 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | January, 30°C (86°F) | March, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | July, 24°C (75°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | Trou aux Biches | Anse Source d'Argent |
| Airports | MRU | SEZ, PRI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Mauritius for…
Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, about 65 km long and 45 km wide, almost entirely ringed by a coral reef that shelters calm, shallow lagoons. Resorts and guesthouses line the coast: busy Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches in the north, long…
Choose Seychelles for…
Granite beaches and Coco de mer. Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 1,500 km east of mainland Africa. Most visitors stay on the three main granitic islands: Mahé, with the international airport, the small capital Victoria and the mountains of Morne…
Top sights compared
| # | Mauritius | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Morne Brabant | Anse Source d'Argent |
| 2 | Black River Gorges National Park | Vallée de Mai |
| 3 | Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths and waterfall | Anse Lazio |
| 4 | Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) | Morne Seychellois National Park |
| 5 | Île aux Cerfs | Copolia Trail |
Food compared
| Mauritius | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Dholl puri | Creole fish curry |
| Farata | Octopus curry |
| Gâteaux piments | Fruit bat curry |
| Rougaille | Grilled fish |
Which is cheaper?
Mauritius is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $150–$300 per person there, against $300–$550 in Seychelles (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Mauritius on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,756 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 20 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Mauritius or Seychelles cheaper?
Mauritius is usually less expensive: about $150–$300 a day mid-range against $300–$550 (estimates).
+Is Mauritius or Seychelles better for a first trip?
Pick Mauritius for Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Seychelles for Granite beaches and Coco de mer.
+How far is Mauritius from Seychelles?
About 1,756 km in a straight line.