FAQs

Here are answers to the most popular questions when travelling with your family.

Seychelles Family Holiday FAQs

 

How long is the flight to the Seychelles?
Flying time to the Seychelles is around 13 hours and most flights are with Emirates via Dubai. Emirates offer daily flights to the Seychelles from most UK regional airports.


What about jetlag?
As Seychelles is 4 hours ahead of the UK in our winter, 3 in our summer months and with the overnight flights jetlag is rarely a problem for your Seychelles holiday.


Can we pre-book seats?
We can pre-book Business class seats with Emirates at the time of booking and economy seats only once we’ve issued the tickets. We tend to book seats for you automatically once we issue all tickets


Are there any inoculations required for the Seychelles?
There are no inoculations required for travel to the Seychelles. There is also no Malaria.


Do you provide child seats on transfers?
There are no child seats provided. We suggest where possible you take your own or the child can sit on your lap.


Can you guarantee interconnecting rooms?
Sainte Anne does offer a selection of interconnecting villas. Please note that interconnecting villas can not be confirmed when booking as the hotel will try, where possible, to allocate these villas to families with younger children on guests arrival at Sainte Anne.


Do you provide cots?
Cots can be provided at Sainte Anne - please check with our reservations team at time of booking your Seychelles holiday.


Do you provide high chairs in the restaurants?
Some of the restaurants provide high chairs, please ask one of our reservations team if you would like more information.

 
Will the restaurants puree infants food?
Yes the restaurants will all puree infants food.

 
Should I take baby formula with me?
Although you can buy baby formula in the Seychelles due to the remote location we recommend you take your own.


Should we take nappies with us?
Due to the remote location of Sainte Anne Resort & Spa we recommend you take as many as you can in your luggage, additional supplies can be purchased in Seychelles on Mahe. Swimming nappies are also a good idea to take with you.


Are the children's clubs free?
Yes the children's clubs are complimentary.


Can younger children attend the clubs?
Yes younger children can attend the clubs however they have to be accompanied by an adult or a baby sitter.


Are there any teenager's clubs?
Sainte Anne does not have a teens clubs. But there are many sports and leisure activities on offer to keep them entertained.


How much does a baby sitter cost?
Babysitters must be booked with reception and roughly costs 5 euros per hour. 24 Hours notice may be required.


Is it worth us taking snorkelling equipment with us?
If you are keen snorkelers then yes it is worth taking your own equipment with you.


Do the restaurants have children's meals?
Sainte Anne Resort & Spa caters for children in every way including special meals.

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