First findings from the Alphonse Shark Project: what two years of data tells us about protecting the Seychelles’ most threatened marine predators.

Alphonse has two seasons, and each is worth travelling for. The Island Season – May through September, when the southeast trades take over – offers lower humidity, a steady cooling breeze, a pace governed by the rhythms of the island rather than the tides, and a kind of unhurried immersion in this extraordinary place that the busier months don’t always allow. The Marine Season – October through April, when the northwest trades prevail – delivers glassy water, peak marine conditions, and the kind of offshore action that has made these islands legendary

Arriving at St François Atoll with Blue Safari begins long before your feet touch the sand. A 40-minute run along the western edge of the atoll sets the tone.

Our Next Wave: A Transformation That Protects What Matters Most The decision to evolve into the Blue Safari Marine Collection is not a departure from our past but a deepening of it. Over the years, our identity has been shaped by the ocean —its fragility, its beauty, its rhythm, and the profound sense of connection […]

Exploring Seychelles’ Outer Islands – Some of Earth’s Last Truly Wild Places In an abandoned copra plantation on Astove, a tiny atoll in Seychelles, I find giant tortoises. Beneath the palm trees they look like the helmets of a hiding army platoon. The land, the domain too of hermit crabs and fallen coconuts, is littered with […]

Celebrating Sustainable Hospitality and Regenerative Farming. We’re proud to share that Alphonse Island has been awarded the ATTA® Zero Waste Trailblazer Award—an honour that recognises our commitment to sustainability through our regenerative agriculture project and zero-waste food systems. This achievement isn’t about accolades—it’s about the journey we’ve taken to reimagine what hospitality can look like […]

Diving Deep: The Best Scuba Diving Experiences in the Seychelles When it comes to diving in the Seychelles, there are few places that evoke the same sense of awe and adventure as Alphonse Island. Here at Blue Safari, we don’t just offer diving—we offer a journey into one of the last truly untouched marine sanctuaries […]

The month of February on Alphonse Island has been nothing short of extraordinary, offering guests a combination of picture-perfect weather, exciting wildlife sightings, and the perfect conditions for water-based activities. The island’s diverse natural beauty, combined with its favourable weather patterns, created a truly magical environment for those who visited. Guests were treated to mild […]