Luxury Holidays on Desroches Island
Palm-shaded trails, bicycles beside the ocean, deserted beaches and encounters with giant tortoises — an island freedom feels like luxury in its purest form.
Luxury holidays on Desroches Island
Desroches is a coral island within the Amirantes group, located away from the Seychelles’ main tourist centres. The flight from Mahé takes approximately 35 minutes. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is the island’s only resort, creating an experience distinctly different from the busier islands of Mahé and Praslin.
Desroches suits family holidays, romantic journeys and extended stays beside the Indian Ocean. It can be selected as a destination in its own right or included in a tailor-made itinerary combining several Seychelles islands.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
Accommodation includes beachfront suites, pool villas and multi-bedroom residences. Larger categories work well for families and groups, while oceanfront villas are suited to couples. The choice of accommodation should consider beach location, swimming conditions, prevailing winds and distance from the resort’s restaurants and main facilities.
Bicycles provide an easy way to explore the island and reach different sections of its coastline. Desroches has approximately 14 kilometres of white-sand beaches.
Diving, snorkelling and island wildlife
The waters surrounding Desroches contain coral reefs and 14 recognised dive sites featuring walls, passages and underwater caves. A stay can include diving, guided snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and surfing. Conditions for water activities vary according to the season, wind and ocean currents.
The island is also home to a conservation centre and a giant tortoise sanctuary. Visits provide an introduction to local wildlife, habitat restoration and environmental protection programmes.
Flights and length of stay
Regular domestic flights connect Desroches with Mahé. Flight schedules and baggage allowances should be considered when arranging international connections. A stay of at least five to seven nights allows sufficient time to experience the beaches, marine activities and the island’s slower pace.
Desroches can be combined with Mahé or Praslin. The first part of the journey can focus on national parks, restaurants and sightseeing, followed by a stay at Four Seasons for beaches, ocean activities and time on the island.