In the Seychelles, call JRCC Seychelles on +248 429 0900. Police, fire, ambulance: 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority issues a 24-hour marine forecast for three sea regions: Mahé (with Praslin, La Digue and the inner islands), the Amirantes, and Aldabra.
Seychelles Meteorological Authority ▾
meteo.sc (2026-10-14): “The "24 Hour Marine Forecast" for Seychelles is a tailored product segmented into three distinct maritime regions: 1) Mahe, which includes forecasts for Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Bird & Denis Island; 2) Amirantes, covering Amirantes, Alphonse & Coetivy Island; and 3) Aldabra”
The northwest monsoon peaks around January. That is also the peak of the South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, but these storms rarely affect the main granitic islands. The southeast trades bring rough seas, peaking in August, when the sea is 'forbidding for amateurs'.
meteo.sc (2026-10-14): “This is also the peak of the Cyclone Season over the Southwest Indian Ocean; however these storms normally re-curve southwards and rarely affect the Seychelles or at least the main granitic islands.”
meteo.sc (2026-10-14): “We’ve reached the peak of the Southeast Trades. Gets rather cool and very windy with rough seas. The sea is certainly forbidding for amateurs.”
Official warnings
West-coast beaches are generally unsafe during the northwest monsoon (around December–March) and east-coast beaches during the southeast winds (around May–September). Beau Vallon can have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “In general, the west coast is unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March), and the east coast is unsafe during the south-east winds season (around May to September).”
Travel by ship to the outer islands, such as the Amirantes, Cosmoledo and Aldabra, needs approval from the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority.
Government of Canada (travel.gc.ca) ▾
travel.gc.ca (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Travel by ship to the outer islands, such as Amirantes, Cosmoledo and Aldabra, requires the approval of the Seychelles Maritime Safety authority.”
Piracy in the region has decreased but some risk remains, especially off Somalia. Check the latest situation with UKMTO and the Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa).
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Piracy in the region has decreased but there is still some risk, especially off the coast of Somalia. You can check the latest situation with United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa).”
Arriving by boat
On arrival an immigration officer boards the yacht, inspects it and the list of everyone aboard, and issues visitor's permits. When departing, the master clears with Immigration in Victoria, and the yacht may not stop at any other Seychelles island on the way out except in an emergency.
Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status · Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status ▾
ics.gov.sc (2026-10-14): “On your arrival, the Immigration officer boarding the yacht will inspect the vessel and the list of all persons on the yacht.”
ics.gov.sc (2026-10-14): “The yacht shall proceed to its next destination and is not permitted to make any stop over at any Seychelles island unless for emergency purposes.”
What number do I call for help at sea in the Seychelles?+
In the Seychelles, call JRCC Seychelles on +248 429 0900. Police, fire, ambulance: 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in the Seychelles?+
The general emergency number in the Seychelles is 999. Many mobile phones also pass 112 on to the local emergency service, but we found no official confirmation for the Seychelles. In a sea emergency, call +248 429 0900.
Which rescue centre is responsible for me?+
The one whose search-and-rescue area you are in — not the country of your SIM card. Near borders that can change during a trip; the VesselSOS app picks it from your GPS position.
When is the storm season in the Seychelles?+
The northwest monsoon peaks around January. That is also the peak of the South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, but these storms rarely affect the main granitic islands. The southeast trades bring rough seas, peaking in August, when the sea is 'forbidding for amateurs'.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for the Seychelles?+
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority issues a 24-hour marine forecast for three sea regions: Mahé (with Praslin, La Digue and the inner islands), the Amirantes, and Aldabra.
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