Félicité IslandFélicité Island at a Glance
About Félicité Island
Félicité Island is a small granitic island in the Inner Islands of the Seychelles archipelago, located east of La Digue and northeast of Praslin. The island is notable for granite shorelines and fringing coral reefs typical of the inner Seychelles islands.
Shallow reefs and clear water around the island attract snorkellers and scuba divers, and boat trips from Praslin or La Digue are the usual means to visit. Beaches and rocky coves provide landing points for day visitors and diving operators.
The island has been sparsely inhabited and used mainly for small-scale tourism and marine activities rather than large-scale development. Conservation of reefs and coastal habitat is an ongoing local concern.
Félicité sits a few kilometres to the east of La Digue and to the northeast of Praslin in the central Inner Islands group of the Seychelles. It is reached by short boat transfers from the larger nearby islands.
- Access: Day trips by boat from nearby Praslin and La Digue make the island a frequent short excursion for snorkelling and diving on its fringing reefs.
- Marine life: Coastal granite formations and shallow coral reef systems create good snorkelling and dive sites close to shore.
Nearby Attractions to Félicité Island
Best Time to Visit Félicité Island
Best in the dry season (May-October) when sea transfers and snorkeling are at their best.
Weather & Climate near Félicité Island
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2279 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 368 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| February | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 272 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.1h |
| March | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 170 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.8h |
| June | Very Good | 25° - 29° | 27° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.7h |
| July | Very Good | 24° - 28° | 26° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 28° | 26° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 28° | 26° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 211 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.2h |
| December | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 288 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
How to Get to Félicité Island
Félicité is reached by private boat or charter from Praslin or La Digue. Public ferry services do not typically call there; visitors should arrange transfers in advance with licensed operators and be prepared for sea conditions to affect timing.
Tips for Visiting Félicité Island
- Boat trips to Félicité are usually arranged from La Digue or Praslin; check operator credentials - sea conditions and timing matter.
- Snorkel early in the day: the reefs are clearer before afternoon winds kick up.
- Respect private-property signs: parts of the island have restricted access due to conservation or ownership arrangements.