I've been to Seychelles, Bora Bora, Maldives and Zanzibar. Love them all but I'd choose both Seychelles and Zanzibar over the other two. The takamaka rum was so on point. The best beaches on Earth are in Seychelles. The people in Seychelles are awesome!!!
Greetings from the Seychelles 🇸🇨 Happy you have visited our island.i am a Seychellois and i have visited maldives aswel and i love both island❤️ its unique in its own ways.Happy travel guys
Good comparisons I went to Maldives 5 times and Seychelles 3 times and agreed with what you said - both are my 2 favourite destinations that I have been to. Seychelles has 3 main islands (Mahe, Praslin and La Digue) - in Mahe and Praslin I rented a car and drove around various spots and locations; in La Digue you can only walk or cycle around the island. Anse Source D'Argent really was a stunning beach with the rock boulders but Anse Lazio on Praslin Island is beautiful. Seychelles does have more options compared to Maldives but food-wise I did prefer Maldives food. Fresh fruit-wise, both were great. You can use US Dollars more frequently in Maldives resorts. The other thing you need to mention is the ATM machines are not available on most Maldives resorts where in Seychelles it is a bit easier to find ATMs. Also, don't bring pork and alcohol through customs at Male Airport (Maldives). Male city is on a different island to the airport,. From Mahe to Praslin, you can take a short 15 minute plane ride which isn't that expensive instead of taking the rocky speedboat ride for 1 hour that many people did and ended up being seasick. The boat ride from Praslin to La Dique is 15 minutes which I would do as a day trip. I always spend 4 days in Praslin (including a day tour to La Digue) then spend 3 days in Mahe
This was very reassuring! We were debating between the Seychelles and the Maldives for our honeymoon in a few weeks, and we chose the Seychelles because it looked like the weather would be better in July. Looks like we won’t be bored at all! Your videos are so helpful, thank you!
Thank you for choosing to spend your honeymoon in the Seychelles. I hope you have a wonderful time in our country. July is a very good month to visit, it's very sunny and also quite cool compared to the other months, only downside is that it can be quite windy.
Hey, I hope you have an amazing honeymoon. I'm from the Seychelles, live in the UK. Spent four months in the Seychelles last year and had the best time. If you want any tips of things to feel free to message me. I have a whole list of my favourite things to do there. 😌
Thank you very much for choosing to visit our Country the Seychelles. No matter where you're from Seychellois people will always welcome you with open arms. You guys are welcome to comeback any time.
I’m always reluctant to watch American review videos coz the presentation is always way over the top and bombastic- this was different, good calm commentary and informative . Thank you 🇬🇧
As the video suggests several times, for Maldives 🇲🇻 it’s totally recommended to go to islands instead of resorts if you aren’t a billionaire. Could say that 90% of Maldivians have not visited to a resort with their own money. Sponsored yes but it’s not worth spending your own money to a resort. Visit island for local hotels. Prices are like the sky and ground kinda difference.
Hi, it's a really great video. However, there is one important part that you guys missed out. There are 115 island in the Seychelles, and you've visited mainly the Inner Island of the archipelago. They are mainly the Granitic Island. The outer island of the Seychelles are very similar to the Maldives, and they do have those beautiful beaches like the Maldives. All in all, you did an amazing job and you're observations is pretty true. 😍
Thanks for sharing! We had heard about the Islands in the Seychelles that you are talking about, We just stuck to the main islands on this trip, maybe next time!
Bit of fun here……but my preference is Mauritius…..the wife is half Mauritian…..however I did have a wonderful two weeks back in 1986 in Seychelles…staying at Coral Strand on Beau Vallon, fantastic island, even managed being very au naturelle on a small anse in the SW….Cree Cree voodoo the lot, fruit bat curries….wonderful sunsets, warm people…..loved it, never been to the Maldives, but have visited Rodrigues, another gem…..just love Indian Ocean islands….great video guys..cheers
I stayed in both, a luxury resort and a local island in the Maldives. There are plenty of options for inexpensive stays on local islands with speed boats transports from the Airport for anywhere between 30 and 70 USD, for 30 minute to 1.5 hrs rides. Of course, you can stay much farther away and that costs lots of money. There are over 1,000 islands in the Maldives.
I am a Seychellois..sorry Seychelles is far more interesting than Maldives..I might be a little bias. But we are free. And we do have all Religions....but no one puts religion before freedom. Yeah..yeah. we rock. Next time you in Seychelles pop buy my art gallery.
Been to both. Maldives are absolutely stunning, look almost unreal, real paradise on earth. Seychelles are bigger and there is more to do but the view, ocean, and under water life, is incomparable to Maldives
Greeting from Maldives 🇲🇻 Something you misunderstood in Maldives. There are many local islands with middle class affordable tourist guesthouses and rooms like Maafushi, thoddoo etc. You can go snorkeling enjoy sea sports. It's not that expensive comparison to resorts. Many people misunderstood Maldives because it's famous for luxury tourism Cheers ❤️
Hi! Thank you for this, but we are very clear in the videos we make about the Maldives that there are budget options on the local islands. We just can't describe them much because we didn't stay at any
Hello my friend. Any islands to recommend for budget tourism? We are not looking to travel for free, but everywhere we search we come across 5 star resorts and a 6.000-10.000€ price for a week stay which personally is almost half of my annual salary 🥲 Any recommendation at all would be very much appreciated!
I am a Maldivian and I have been to Seychelles. Seychelles is a beautiful country and it has it's unique characteristics. But Maldives is very different from Seychelles. Please visit both.
Hi, as we said, they are very different from each other. And as we said in the video, we were able to visit both and were just comparing them based on our experiences
A vote for Seychelles - On the Maldives, as beautiful they are, I get bored on the 2nd day and on 3rd already think of how to kill myself. I like exploring and the Seychelles is the one for me!
@@waterducklover6588 bullshit, you mean the muslim culture? can get that in Indonesia, the seychelles culture is unique, only our good neighbor Mauritius can come close!
Thanks for your informative video! We went to the Maldives last year (both the local island and resort island experience) and we look forward to checking out the Seychelles in the future!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the head-to-head of my #1 and #2 next world stops. This comparison had everything I wanted especially the beach breakdown. However, your information was so good...I still can't decide! A good problem to have. Great work again, Kev & Kel.
Both destinations are wonderful. I had the best snorkeling experience right off my overwater bungalow in the Maldives. I can’t say the same at a private island I stayed in the Seychelles. With that said, the service level I received at Seychelles was at the highest anywhere I’ve been to. A good combination of both I would say is French Polynesia. You get good snorkeling and great French food. You can stay at a luxury overwater bungalow at Four Seasons resort or more budget friendly local air B&B.
Actually, in the last few years to attract more tourists of different budgets, most local islands have special beaches called bikini beaches designated for foreign tourists where you can wear bikinis but alcohol is still prohibited outside the resorts islands
Thanks so much!! In spite of dong a hotel channel and lots of research, I’ve never seen a review mention the Muslim culture of Maldives! This is really important as being served by people who don’t believe alcohol should be allowed ( and I see their point) would be uncomfortable. Hearing prayer call might be ok in a city ?? Because you expect it. But on a beach vacation? No no. Hard pass. Checked off my list ❤ thank you 🎊
Exactly. I don't get the appeal of this place. As a non-Muslim, you won't find ME buying a ticket. Not exactly my idea of tropical island holiday. Not to mention the country had the highest rate per capita of ISIS joiners. Even the culture/laws aside, there is plenty of reason not to visit. Geographically, it's by far the least interesting island nation on earth. I would be bored within 10 minutes. If you think the Maldives are stunning, you really should visit the islands of the South Pacific and Caribbean. And Mauritius and Réunion.
Thanks for posting this video it helped me a lot for my holiday planning. What about vegeterian and vegan food options in both islands ? Anyone please let me know ! Thanks 👌🏻👌🏻
That’s the only reason why I want to visit the maledives instead of other destinations…I am a huge ocean wildlife lover and my dream is to see a whale shark once in my life. Everybody I asked told me that the best destination to do that is maledives. When it comes to resorts, beaches, food or culture I would be happy to go to any place but the wildlife in the water is said to be the best there… so I guess it’s settled for me 🤷🏻♀️😅
Hey. Love the video. I’ve just become single in my mid 40s unfortunately. You both look like couples we used to meet frequently on our travels over the years and had great fun with. Can I ask Is Seychelles good for a single man or mostly for couples?
I heard Zanzibar is amazing & affordable! I'm looking for a safe place to live & not get kidnapped, killed! At least for a year🤨If that's not too much to ask these last days! Traveling is dangerous for woman, sadly if people are honest. But invigorating like nothing else🏖️
@@patrickhin4301 Agree with you. I have been to the Seychelles and Mauritius. But in Mauritius we enjoy it more because there are so many activities to do.
Done both. Go to a Maldavian island. Peaceful paradises in the middle of nowhere. Also, one or two people die from sharks each year in Seychelles. Not in the Maldives.
Could I ask your recommendations for international travel insurance? Any particular companies you prefer? My son is getting ready to travel outside of the US and I'm trying to help him find good travel insurance. I would appreciate your advice!
We probably should get travel insurance, but we actually don't use it very much. A trip to the hospital /doctors in other countries is a lot cheaper than in the US. I have heard Allianz is good though
I am in the Seychelles now and actually struggle with the food. I don’t eat seafood nor meat, and it’s hard. I love rice snd fries but where are the veggies and amazing fruits? Compared to many other tropical islands, it’s just a small variety of fruits and hardly any veggies. Unless you pay a fortune at fancy restaurants, it’s not easy for vegetarians who want to eat a good, balanced diet.
You are comparing one luxury resort to a city hotel (most probably). If you instead stayed at a local guest house in the Maldives, you’ll find that you could’ve done everything you did at Seychelles in a similar price
Been to both. Maldives are absolutely stunning, look almost unreal, real paradise on earth. Seychelles are bigger and there is more to do but the view, ocean, and under water life, is incomparable to Maldives
I didn't enjoy the maldives. Between the trash on the beach and in cities. And the creepy locals oogling my girlfriend questioning if she was a local or not. It just wasn't an enjoyable experience. The country is mostly a man-made paradise too. Very little natural beauty. The divers also feed the wildlife for commercial reasons even though it's highly unadvisable by any scientific wildlife group on the planet. Hopefully Seychelles will be better.
@@ashurashyd6859 Yeah...Definitely been there. Stayed in Hulhumale. I mean i wouldn't say the maldives is a bad country but I didn't get the hyped up experience that youtube gives it at all. There are many places similar to visit for less than half of what you'll spend in maldives. And by Man-made I mean the many of the beaches are not natural beaches. The sand was deposited.
Didn't realize the Maldives was Muslim. That's a no-go for me. There are some Muslim countries I would like to visit but those countries have more to offer.
This is actually the opposite of what I experienced in the Maldives. We stayed at a 4* resort that had an all inclusive plan that included food and the transport to the island. It also had amazing snorkeling right off the beach. We saw all the sea life we wanted to see right at the resort.
In Seychelles there you may find 100% native people providing service for tourists but in Maldives in Tourist resorts there are full of foreign staffs few Maldivians gets jobs in their own country even the locals gets wage lower than foreigners in same position. In Maldives the most benefits from tourism are foreigners Philippines Bangkok Indonesia Nepal and Bangladesh people they just get job by a call but locals have to provide documents same as like going NASA job. So as a local I recommend Maldivian islands start agriculture instead of luxury underwater restaurant tourism...
There are two Maldives: the resort islands and the locals islands, the difference is huge in all terms, except the color of the sky, the ocean and the sand... But even so, it is a quite limited Paradise due to the islands size, the spending time possibilities and restrictions on the local islands (drinking, dressing...) Seychelles are more spectacular and unique, with unlimited possibilities and more human touch. I've been once in Maldives and once in Seychelles. This summer I'll be there again. Where? In Seychelles!❤
Unlimited possibilities is kind exaggerated. I just came back from Seychelles and I can say as I Greek that the thinks to do are very limited and mostly after is getting dark .
@@aspa18 not really, there's lots of hangouts, but its the weekends that we party! there's casinos that are open tho. Also, get to know a local, they can bring you to places off the beaten path!
If you are making a comparison video then you should make sure you are picking two things which CAN be compared. If you have not experienced Maldives budget travel, then do not compare Maldives luxury resort experience with the Seychelles local tourism :) Anybody who is looking to come to Maldives on a budget, you are very much welcome here. And we have such beautiful islands with friendy locals who will be more than happy to make your stay memorable. Like any other country, we do expect you to respect our culture and there is nothing wrong witht that.
This is just our personal experiences, We are by no means experts on the subject, and you're right, we did not stay on a local island in the Maldives, I'm sure that would be different but still an amazing experience
Which local island would you recommend? I've been searching for days and I've seen a lot of yt videos. They all say that there's not many restaurants options and the food is expensive. A girl's gotta eat 😩 At this point the Seychelles seems easier to visit, but I want to experience Maldives as a solo traveller.
@@asmrdreams6390 hi there! You could try islands like Ukulhas, Maafushi, Dhiffushi, Dhigurah, Keyodhoo. All are local islands that cater for tourism. So you’d be likely to find packages that suit you the best. You should catch a flight to Male’ and you can either travel to the domestic airports near those islands or take a speed launch there. whichever is easy for you. I’d highly recommend Ukulhas, or Keyodhoo where you’d be able to see the shipwreck site and snorkel there. Also you can visit nature parks in Addu, and Hanifaru Bay in Dharavandhoo where you can swim with Manta Rays. You can find more info on google regarding the islands and hotels to book on booking.com also. Hope you’d have a nice trip here xxx
@@asmrdreams6390 the food is not superr cheap here you can find burgers for like 5 USD. A proper meal would prolly cost you around 10-15 USD (my experience). But now most hotels offer all inclusive packages so you’d get a great deal on those
But i'm happy to hear there were no assaults, thefts or any of the sort. There are a few bad people who go after tourists. Also if you ever come back, try to go to Aride island. You'll love the nature there
@@TheAwkwardTourists the main island mahe, in the north side. About 20mins away from town by bus. It's where most tourists go. There are other spots like anse intendence but thats way down south, about 1 hour away from town and is quite rough. But perfect for thrill seekers. For a beautiful secluded beach you go to Grand Police bay. Google will show you some nice pictures.
As a fellow Seychellois, I find this video very positive and hope it inspires others to come. Happy that you guys had an amazing stay in the Seychelles! Welcome back anytime!
This vid is making me plan for Seychellois now and maybe the other some other time. 1. The alcohol availability. We don't drink much but after traveling sometimes you just need a good drink at the end of the day. I have been to to a few Muslim countries and the beer was weak. 2. Seychellois seems better for 3 loud single guys then Maldives that seems like a lovers paradise. 3. My skin prunes after 2 days of being in the water (medical condition). Exploring the interior of the island seems cool.
This video make me very reassuring about our trip (my husband and me) becoz we finally decided to do our honeymoon to Seychelles, it's our first time there so we don't know how it's will be. But i am so happy this video was recommended
Kanfushi in the Maldives was amazing it seems very odd you could drink all you wanted and no dress codes there was no Muslim culture to adhere to was one of the most magical places in the world
Am a seychellois really proud of some tourist to like seychelles that much i hope we stay like that for a long time because we a unity people and country ❤
Another great video Awkward Tourists, and so lovely to see have visited and enjoyed my home Seychelles (bit sad that you didn’t come and stay at our hotel though!! Haha). We also have 115 islands in Seychelles so hopefully one day you can come back and explore the outer islands as well! Looking forward to seeing your next video
You guys needed to visit both Mahe and La Digue at least ... Seychelles main islands are granite and the outer islands like Maldives are coral - but I want to visit the Maldives to see for myself
I've never been to the Maldives but I have been to the Seychelles. And everything they are saying about the Seychelles is spot on! I remember seeing super clear beach water and shades of turquoise water. And the food was really good! I went as a single man and I really enjoyed the night life. Lots of beautiful girls..😎😎😎😎
Bora bora is better imo. You can do rustic or you can do luxury overwater bungalows like the ones you see at Maldives. They are French so you get French food which speaks for itself. Snorkeling is better than Seychelles but not as good as Maldives. Just like Seychelles, there are places to hike and interact with locals.
I've been to Seychelles, Bora Bora, Maldives and Zanzibar. Love them all but I'd choose both Seychelles and Zanzibar over the other two. The takamaka rum was so on point. The best beaches on Earth are in Seychelles. The people in Seychelles are awesome!!!
You're welcome back anytime bro!
Greetings from the Seychelles 🇸🇨
Happy you have visited our island.i am a Seychellois and i have visited maldives aswel and i love both island❤️ its unique in its own ways.Happy travel guys
What activities are popular in Seychelles?
Hello, I would like to visit Seychelles. Would you be able to guide me more?
Good comparisons
I went to Maldives 5 times and Seychelles 3 times and agreed with what you said - both are my 2 favourite destinations that I have been to. Seychelles has 3 main islands (Mahe, Praslin and La Digue) - in Mahe and Praslin I rented a car and drove around various spots and locations; in La Digue you can only walk or cycle around the island. Anse Source D'Argent really was a stunning beach with the rock boulders but Anse Lazio on Praslin Island is beautiful. Seychelles does have more options compared to Maldives but food-wise I did prefer Maldives food. Fresh fruit-wise, both were great. You can use US Dollars more frequently in Maldives resorts. The other thing you need to mention is the ATM machines are not available on most Maldives resorts where in Seychelles it is a bit easier to find ATMs. Also, don't bring pork and alcohol through customs at Male Airport (Maldives). Male city is on a different island to the airport,. From Mahe to Praslin, you can take a short 15 minute plane ride which isn't that expensive instead of taking the rocky speedboat ride for 1 hour that many people did and ended up being seasick. The boat ride from Praslin to La Dique is 15 minutes which I would do as a day trip. I always spend 4 days in Praslin (including a day tour to La Digue) then spend 3 days in Mahe
Then pls take me next time i also wanna go
@@harshitabhardwaj3439 I don't think I'll be going there anymore since I've been to these places a few times now
This was very reassuring! We were debating between the Seychelles and the Maldives for our honeymoon in a few weeks, and we chose the Seychelles because it looked like the weather would be better in July. Looks like we won’t be bored at all! Your videos are so helpful, thank you!
For me Seychelles is top and you get the same thing as the Maldives if you stay at a five star resort like the four seasons or lemuria in praslin !
Thank you for choosing to spend your honeymoon in the Seychelles. I hope you have a wonderful time in our country. July is a very good month to visit, it's very sunny and also quite cool compared to the other months, only downside is that it can be quite windy.
Seychelles is a beautiful destination. Its my island & would recommend highly especially for a honeymoon
Hey, I hope you have an amazing honeymoon. I'm from the Seychelles, live in the UK. Spent four months in the Seychelles last year and had the best time. If you want any tips of things to feel free to message me. I have a whole list of my favourite things to do there. 😌
Same here!!! Going to Seychelles next month on honneymoon ! Excited! 💃🏽
Thank you very much for choosing to visit our Country the Seychelles. No matter where you're from Seychellois people will always welcome you with open arms. You guys are welcome to comeback any time.
Hello, I would like to visit Seychelles. Would you be able to guide me more?
I’m always reluctant to watch American review videos coz the presentation is always way over the top and bombastic- this was different, good calm commentary and informative . Thank you 🇬🇧
Yay! Thank you!
As the video suggests several times, for Maldives 🇲🇻 it’s totally recommended to go to islands instead of resorts if you aren’t a billionaire. Could say that 90% of Maldivians have not visited to a resort with their own money. Sponsored yes but it’s not worth spending your own money to a resort.
Visit island for local hotels.
Prices are like the sky and ground kinda difference.
Hi, it's a really great video. However, there is one important part that you guys missed out.
There are 115 island in the Seychelles, and you've visited mainly the Inner Island of the archipelago. They are mainly the Granitic Island. The outer island of the Seychelles are very similar to the Maldives, and they do have those beautiful beaches like the Maldives.
All in all, you did an amazing job and you're observations is pretty true. 😍
Thanks for sharing! We had heard about the Islands in the Seychelles that you are talking about, We just stuck to the main islands on this trip, maybe next time!
I'll be in Seychelles on July, can you recommend one of these islands at least for one day trip from La Digue or Praslin? Thanks!
Bit of fun here……but my preference is Mauritius…..the wife is half Mauritian…..however I did have a wonderful two weeks back in 1986 in Seychelles…staying at Coral Strand on Beau Vallon, fantastic island, even managed being very au naturelle on a small anse in the SW….Cree Cree voodoo the lot, fruit bat curries….wonderful sunsets, warm people…..loved it, never been to the Maldives, but have visited Rodrigues, another gem…..just love Indian Ocean islands….great video guys..cheers
I stayed in both, a luxury resort and a local island in the Maldives. There are plenty of options for inexpensive stays on local islands with speed boats transports from the Airport for anywhere between 30 and 70 USD, for 30 minute to 1.5 hrs rides. Of course, you can stay much farther away and that costs lots of money. There are over 1,000 islands in the Maldives.
I think we will have to try a local island when we visit next time.
This video was amazing and super informational!!! Thank you for making it!
I am a Seychellois..sorry Seychelles is far more interesting than Maldives..I might be a little bias. But we are free. And we do have all Religions....but no one puts religion before freedom. Yeah..yeah. we rock. Next time you in Seychelles pop buy my art gallery.
Been to both. Maldives are absolutely stunning, look almost unreal, real paradise on earth. Seychelles are bigger and there is more to do but the view, ocean, and under water life, is incomparable to Maldives
What do people tend to do in Seychelles?
Yes... Seychelles Island is the best Island better than Maldives.
I ❤Seychelles Island.
I am from Maldives & I respect your opinion but I just don’t understand the part where you said you are free? Do you mean to say that we are not?
What about drinking water?
Great video again, ur channel needs to catch on because it's been so great over the years
Greeting from Maldives 🇲🇻
Something you misunderstood in Maldives.
There are many local islands with middle class affordable tourist guesthouses and rooms like Maafushi, thoddoo etc. You can go snorkeling enjoy sea sports. It's not that expensive comparison to resorts. Many people misunderstood Maldives because it's famous for luxury tourism
Cheers ❤️
Hi! Thank you for this, but we are very clear in the videos we make about the Maldives that there are budget options on the local islands. We just can't describe them much because we didn't stay at any
Hello my friend. Any islands to recommend for budget tourism? We are not looking to travel for free, but everywhere we search we come across 5 star resorts and a 6.000-10.000€ price for a week stay which personally is almost half of my annual salary 🥲 Any recommendation at all would be very much appreciated!
@@TheAwkwardTourists so, next trip is Maafushi? 500 USD for five days?
@@dennisk000 Andaman and Nikobar islands india are beautiful
@@dennisk000 I’m maldivian, try these islands, goidhoo, thulusdhoo, himmafushi, I know they have some spots to stay and it’s quite affordable
Thank you. Didn't know about Seychelles and Maldives seems like a lovers' paradise. I will look at Seychelles for a 2023 vacation.
Seychelles is 100% better than Maldives , Maldives feels so fake and touristy , while Seychelles has a lot to offer than a tourist attraction
I am a Maldivian and I have been to Seychelles. Seychelles is a beautiful country and it has it's unique characteristics. But Maldives is very different from Seychelles. Please visit both.
Hi, as we said, they are very different from each other. And as we said in the video, we were able to visit both and were just comparing them based on our experiences
Lakshadweep is also like maldives..
@@TheAwkwardTourists you should both visit lakshadweep
@@Sayanorayakub Where is this place& why visit?
i am a lover of sea and nature i like your comment visit both! i hope😍
A vote for Seychelles - On the Maldives, as beautiful they are, I get bored on the 2nd day and on 3rd already think of how to kill myself. I like exploring and the Seychelles is the one for me!
You’ll be shocked after you find Maldives is much more interesting…
@@waterducklover6588Maldives are small pebbles in the ocean. It's only about the sea
@@alberthenriette8976 You know Maldives has much richer culture than Seychelles right?
@@waterducklover6588 bullshit, you mean the muslim culture? can get that in Indonesia, the seychelles culture is unique, only our good neighbor Mauritius can come close!
@alberthenriette8976 Exactly, they're just a bunch of sand and palm trees. Seychelles have a more varied geography. And attractions too.
Great informative video. I myself was just in the Maldives on a local island 🏝
Looks like if you have a limited budget Seychelles would be better
A good comparison, very direct and honest comments.
Thank you
Thanks for your informative video! We went to the Maldives last year (both the local island and resort island experience) and we look forward to checking out the Seychelles in the future!
Amazing video guys, hello from a Seychellois living in Sweden 🇸🇨🇸🇪❤️
Very nice! We loved the Seychelles. Haven't been to Sweden yet though
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the head-to-head of my #1 and #2 next world stops. This comparison had everything I wanted especially the beach breakdown. However, your information was so good...I still can't decide! A good problem to have. Great work again, Kev & Kel.
Definitly Seychelles just came back last month
You are so welcome! And thank you so much. We had lots of people ask us which was better so we decided to make a video
I'm a Seychellois. Thank you for the informative video. Would love to visit Maladives.
The Seychelles is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your island with us!
Try going to alphonse Island in seychelles, then you will see the most beautiful beach, sand bar and sea
We will have to check that out next time! Thanks for the recommendation
I have been to Seychelles … Its beautiful and peaceful
I agree , very beautiful and peaceful
@@TheAwkwardTourists 👍
As a Seychellois id say both Seychelles and Maldives are good and are amazing to be experienced .
Agreed!
What are experiences that most Seychellois people have on the islands?
Finally! A nice Seychellois!
Both destinations are wonderful. I had the best snorkeling experience right off my overwater bungalow in the Maldives. I can’t say the same at a private island I stayed in the Seychelles. With that said, the service level I received at Seychelles was at the highest anywhere I’ve been to. A good combination of both I would say is French Polynesia. You get good snorkeling and great French food. You can stay at a luxury overwater bungalow at Four Seasons resort or more budget friendly local air B&B.
Thank you! Exactly what advice I was going to ask! I heard Zanzibar is affordable & gorgeous!
@@pamspencer5733 I heard that too. Many people go there after their safari trip at Masai Mara.
I've seen many vlogs of foreigners being scammed in Zanzibar.
Go to Mauritius or Réunion.
Actually, in the last few years to attract more tourists of different budgets, most local islands have special beaches called bikini beaches designated for foreign tourists where you can wear bikinis but alcohol is still prohibited outside the resorts islands
That's good to know. Thanks for sharing, we did not know that
North Island in the Seychelles is the most beautiful island beach resort in the world. This is the gold standard at $6,780.00 USD per night 🏝
Wow, I bet it is incredible
Anse Lazio is my favourite beach in The Seychelles 🇸🇨
Us too, So cool
This was really helpful as I can’t decide whether I want to travel to Maldives or Seychelles. Did you say $45 for a burger?? 😮
Yeah, It was pretty expensive at the Maldives Resorts. We ate a couple meals of instant ramen in our overwater bungalow to cut down on costs. haha
Thanks so much!! In spite of dong a hotel channel and lots of research, I’ve never seen a review mention the Muslim culture of Maldives! This is really important as being served by people who don’t believe alcohol should be allowed ( and I see their point) would be uncomfortable. Hearing prayer call might be ok in a city ?? Because you expect it. But on a beach vacation? No no. Hard pass. Checked off my list ❤ thank you 🎊
That's too bad, the Maldives is one of the most stunning places we've ever been
@@TheAwkwardTourists have you been to Bora Bora? Think that will be on the list 😀 bikinis 👙 yea, prayer call no 😂
Exactly. I don't get the appeal of this place. As a non-Muslim, you won't find ME buying a ticket. Not exactly my idea of tropical island holiday. Not to mention the country had the highest rate per capita of ISIS joiners. Even the culture/laws aside, there is plenty of reason not to visit.
Geographically, it's by far the least interesting island nation on earth. I would be bored within 10 minutes. If you think the Maldives are stunning, you really should visit the islands of the South Pacific and Caribbean. And Mauritius and Réunion.
@@HotelSnob Yes. A French island sounds much nicer 🏞 🇫🇷
@@briantravelman thank you! Just returned from Kauai (haven’t posted my videos yet, but spoiler: the one hotel in hanelai Bay is perfection!) 🌺🫶🏽💫
Thanks for posting this video it helped me a lot for my holiday planning. What about vegeterian and vegan food options in both islands ? Anyone please let me know ! Thanks 👌🏻👌🏻
Great comparison, thanks! Subscribed your channel 😊
Shoutout from the Seychelles. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here.
The best!
@@TheAwkwardTourists Thank you. We look forward to your return at some point in the future. Cheers.
Seychelles it is for me 😊
Another great video. You both a top shelf vloggers. Is that the right word?
I think you should visit Maldives local island to stay and get to know better. It’s very inexpensive than resorts.
We have heard that, We will have to check out a local island next time
Both destination. I love Seychelles and I love Maldives to. Beautifull islands but préfère Bora-Bora and the vew on his Montain. Magical
Bora Bora is really nice
That’s the only reason why I want to visit the maledives instead of other destinations…I am a huge ocean wildlife lover and my dream is to see a whale shark once in my life. Everybody I asked told me that the best destination to do that is maledives. When it comes to resorts, beaches, food or culture I would be happy to go to any place but the wildlife in the water is said to be the best there… so I guess it’s settled for me 🤷🏻♀️😅
Seychelles all the way! 🇸🇨
I feel proud to be a seychellois🇸🇨🇸🇨🇸🇨
Hey. Love the video. I’ve just become single in my mid 40s unfortunately. You both look like couples we used to meet frequently on our travels over the years and had great fun with. Can I ask Is Seychelles good for a single man or mostly for couples?
I think a solo traveler would still have a great time in the Seychelles. Especially in La digue, Really easy to get around there. Awesome vibe
But you can definitely stay in luxury 5-star resorts in the Seychelles as well...
Seychelles is the best
Конечно Сейшелы 🇸🇨 ❤! Какие еще Мальдивы.
Вчера прилетел и говорю это самый настоящий рай на земле.
to go maafushi then head to their activities are so much to offer.
Love this video, I’m planning to Maldives & it’s helps me a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
I think I saw the guy from fruita cabana on your video on la digue.
Maldives
I really think you should visit zanzibar too
Yeah, That seems really cool over there. We will have to add that to our bucketlist!
I heard Zanzibar is amazing & affordable! I'm looking for a safe place to live & not get kidnapped, killed! At least for a year🤨If that's not too much to ask these last days! Traveling is dangerous for woman, sadly if people are honest. But invigorating like nothing else🏖️
Have you guys been to Mauritius yet? Can highly recommend (been three times)
Good but beaches not the same!
@@patrickhin4301 no quite different but worth a visit
@@patrickhin4301 Agree with you. I have been to the Seychelles and Mauritius. But in Mauritius we enjoy it more because there are so many activities to do.
I have been to both and I vote for the Seychelles
Which resort did you stay on the Maldives - looked awsome
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Done both.
Go to a Maldavian island.
Peaceful paradises in the middle of nowhere.
Also, one or two people die from sharks each year in Seychelles. Not in the Maldives.
What are you smoking 😂 only 2 people died from shark attack in 250 yrs of Seychelles history. Both in the same week , same beach, same island
How is Mauritius in comparison to these two?
Can you add Bali to the same equation?
I so want to visit Seychelles
Could I ask your recommendations for international travel insurance? Any particular companies you prefer? My son is getting ready to travel outside of the US and I'm trying to help him find good travel insurance. I would appreciate your advice!
We probably should get travel insurance, but we actually don't use it very much. A trip to the hospital /doctors in other countries is a lot cheaper than in the US. I have heard Allianz is good though
@@TheAwkwardTourists Thank you so much! I appreciate the recommendation. Thank you also for sharing your lovely adventures and for all the pro tips.
Which hotel do you choose in Maldives? Thank you.
We stayed at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
I am in the Seychelles now and actually struggle with the food. I don’t eat seafood nor meat, and it’s hard. I love rice snd fries but where are the veggies and amazing fruits? Compared to many other tropical islands, it’s just a small variety of fruits and hardly any veggies. Unless you pay a fortune at fancy restaurants, it’s not easy for vegetarians who want to eat a good, balanced diet.
We're sorry to hear that!
Seychelles is the best!!!
Not even a question to ask
My mother Is from Seychelles Is Brothers and sisters
I am formativi Seychelles all of them is beautiful
In wich hotel you stayed in Seychelles ?
We linked the Airbnb and the Guesthouse in the description of our vlogs
Seychelles 🇸🇨
❤
why would someone needs 'island hopping' on the Maldives? all islands are totally the same.
To try out different Resorts maybe
Please visit Sri Lankan you will feel totally different vibes it is also paradise island
That's on Kevin' Bucket list
You are comparing one luxury resort to a city hotel (most probably). If you instead stayed at a local guest house in the Maldives, you’ll find that you could’ve done everything you did at Seychelles in a similar price
The Seychelles and Maldives are WAY different, and we maintain that opinion having been to both.
Seychelles are far better than Maldives. It is more beautiful, variety and bigger with better food and much more clean.
As a Maldivian who been to Seychelles. I have to say Seychelles is miles ahead and much better. Not a debate. Not even close.
Thanks for your honesty, and praising for your "competitor". May move me to also visit the Maldives once, if all of you are so honest... ;-)
Been to both. Maldives are absolutely stunning, look almost unreal, real paradise on earth. Seychelles are bigger and there is more to do but the view, ocean, and under water life, is incomparable to Maldives
Maldives is over price
yeah, It can be a bit on the expensive side
Is it true that you can’t wear BIKINI 👙 at Maldives 🇲🇻 Beach’s???
At some local beaches, It is frowned upon. But at the resorts you can wear bikinis
Maldives > Seychelles
I didn't enjoy the maldives. Between the trash on the beach and in cities. And the creepy locals oogling my girlfriend questioning if she was a local or not. It just wasn't an enjoyable experience. The country is mostly a man-made paradise too. Very little natural beauty. The divers also feed the wildlife for commercial reasons even though it's highly unadvisable by any scientific wildlife group on the planet. Hopefully Seychelles will be better.
We didn't visit any cities in the Maldives, But that is unfortunate to hear
Looks like someone really wanted to go to Maldives but couldn't. Man-made paradise??😆
@@ashurashyd6859 Yeah...Definitely been there. Stayed in Hulhumale. I mean i wouldn't say the maldives is a bad country but I didn't get the hyped up experience that youtube gives it at all. There are many places similar to visit for less than half of what you'll spend in maldives. And by Man-made I mean the many of the beaches are not natural beaches. The sand was deposited.
I bet our trashy cities are more beautiful than your hometown
Malidives is overrated compared to the Seychelles 😂
I have been to the Seychelles and Mauritius. 😊
Haven't been to Mauritus yet!
Didn't realize the Maldives was Muslim. That's a no-go for me. There are some Muslim countries I would like to visit but those countries have more to offer.
That's too bad! The Maldives are incredibly beautiful
This is actually the opposite of what I experienced in the Maldives. We stayed at a 4* resort that had an all inclusive plan that included food and the transport to the island. It also had amazing snorkeling right off the beach. We saw all the sea life we wanted to see right at the resort.
Where did you stay?
Yes, this video is highly inaccurate! Glad you enjoyed your stay in the Maldives
Yeah, I figured they paid so much for food to make up for getting the accommodations so cheap. One way or another they get their money.
In Seychelles there you may find 100% native people providing service for tourists but in Maldives in Tourist resorts there are full of foreign staffs few Maldivians gets jobs in their own country even the locals gets wage lower than foreigners in same position. In Maldives the most benefits from tourism are foreigners Philippines Bangkok Indonesia Nepal and Bangladesh people they just get job by a call but locals have to provide documents same as like going NASA job. So as a local I recommend Maldivian islands start agriculture instead of luxury underwater restaurant tourism...
There are two Maldives: the resort islands and the locals islands, the difference is huge in all terms, except the color of the sky, the ocean and the sand... But even so, it is a quite limited Paradise due to the islands size, the spending time possibilities and restrictions on the local islands (drinking, dressing...) Seychelles are more spectacular and unique, with unlimited possibilities and more human touch. I've been once in Maldives and once in Seychelles. This summer I'll be there again. Where? In Seychelles!❤
most beautifull water or best for snorkel ?? or same ?
If you want to drink, Then PLEASSSSEEE don’t come to local island.
Unlimited possibilities is kind exaggerated. I just came back from Seychelles and I can say as I Greek that the thinks to do are very limited and mostly after is getting dark .
@@aspa18 not really, there's lots of hangouts, but its the weekends that we party! there's casinos that are open tho. Also, get to know a local, they can bring you to places off the beaten path!
If you are making a comparison video then you should make sure you are picking two things which CAN be compared. If you have not experienced Maldives budget travel, then do not compare Maldives luxury resort experience with the Seychelles local tourism :)
Anybody who is looking to come to Maldives on a budget, you are very much welcome here. And we have such beautiful islands with friendy locals who will be more than happy to make your stay memorable. Like any other country, we do expect you to respect our culture and there is nothing wrong witht that.
This is just our personal experiences, We are by no means experts on the subject, and you're right, we did not stay on a local island in the Maldives, I'm sure that would be different but still an amazing experience
Which local island would you recommend? I've been searching for days and I've seen a lot of yt videos. They all say that there's not many restaurants options and the food is expensive.
A girl's gotta eat 😩
At this point the Seychelles seems easier to visit, but I want to experience Maldives as a solo traveller.
@@asmrdreams6390 hi there! You could try islands like Ukulhas, Maafushi, Dhiffushi, Dhigurah, Keyodhoo. All are local islands that cater for tourism. So you’d be likely to find packages that suit you the best. You should catch a flight to Male’ and you can either travel to the domestic airports near those islands or take a speed launch there. whichever is easy for you. I’d highly recommend Ukulhas, or Keyodhoo where you’d be able to see the shipwreck site and snorkel there. Also you can visit nature parks in Addu, and Hanifaru Bay in Dharavandhoo where you can swim with Manta Rays. You can find more info on google regarding the islands and hotels to book on booking.com also. Hope you’d have a nice trip here xxx
@@asmrdreams6390 the food is not superr cheap here you can find burgers for like 5 USD. A proper meal would prolly cost you around 10-15 USD (my experience). But now most hotels offer all inclusive packages so you’d get a great deal on those
I'm from the seychelles. You forgot about beau vallon. You can do "proper" swimming there. No corals. Not shallow. Beautiful sunset
But i'm happy to hear there were no assaults, thefts or any of the sort. There are a few bad people who go after tourists. Also if you ever come back, try to go to Aride island. You'll love the nature there
Where is Beau Vallon? We didn't know about that beach. Which Island is it on?
@@TheAwkwardTourists the main island mahe, in the north side. About 20mins away from town by bus. It's where most tourists go. There are other spots like anse intendence but thats way down south, about 1 hour away from town and is quite rough. But perfect for thrill seekers. For a beautiful secluded beach you go to Grand Police bay. Google will show you some nice pictures.
What else can/do people do in Seychelles?
Seychelles beaches can be hella wild though, but still be irresistibly inviting. So please take caution, and enjoy 🤙
Thanks for the awesome review and thank you for visiting and enjoying the Seychelles Islands.
Hello, I would like to visit Seychelles. Would you be able to guide me more?
As a fellow Seychellois, I find this video very positive and hope it inspires others to come. Happy that you guys had an amazing stay in the Seychelles! Welcome back anytime!
Hi there...proud Seychelloise here
Thanks for having us! We love the seychelles
This vid is making me plan for Seychellois now and maybe the other some other time. 1. The alcohol availability. We don't drink much but after traveling sometimes you just need a good drink at the end of the day. I have been to to a few Muslim countries and the beer was weak. 2. Seychellois seems better for 3 loud single guys then Maldives that seems like a lovers paradise. 3. My skin prunes after 2 days of being in the water (medical condition). Exploring the interior of the island seems cool.
@@erikh9991 you'll love the Seybrew 🍺
What often happens in Seychelles and how do you live a good life there?
Another great video. ❤️ from 🇸🇨, do visit us again in the future 😁
Check out all of our Seychelles videos: bit.ly/3O2ALcK
Check out all our Maldives videos: bit.ly/3uPMyEJ
This video make me very reassuring about our trip (my husband and me) becoz we finally decided to do our honeymoon to Seychelles, it's our first time there so we don't know how it's will be. But i am so happy this video was recommended
The Seychelles is really nice, You will have a great time
Kanfushi in the Maldives was amazing it seems very odd you could drink all you wanted and no dress codes there was no Muslim culture to adhere to was one of the most magical places in the world
Kahfushi is one of the WORST places. As a Maldivian, I hate it. Lack of Muslim culture just ruined the island.
Am a seychellois really proud of some tourist to like seychelles that much i hope we stay like that for a long time because we a unity people and country ❤
Hello, I would like to visit Seychelles. Would you be able to guide me more?
Another great video Awkward Tourists, and so lovely to see have visited and enjoyed my home Seychelles (bit sad that you didn’t come and stay at our hotel though!! Haha). We also have 115 islands in Seychelles so hopefully one day you can come back and explore the outer islands as well! Looking forward to seeing your next video
You guys needed to visit both Mahe and La Digue at least ... Seychelles main islands are granite and the outer islands like Maldives are coral - but I want to visit the Maldives to see for myself
I've never been to the Maldives but I have been to the Seychelles. And everything they are saying about the Seychelles is spot on! I remember seeing super clear beach water and shades of turquoise water. And the food was really good! I went as a single man and I really enjoyed the night life. Lots of beautiful girls..😎😎😎😎
come back anytime bro!
The Maldives sound quite artificial. Not my cup of tea. Thanks for your vlog.
Thanks for this video!! I was hoping you’d do this comparison!! Now we just need a Seychelles vs. Bora Bora video! 😉
Bora bora is better imo. You can do rustic or you can do luxury overwater bungalows like the ones you see at Maldives. They are French so you get French food which speaks for itself. Snorkeling is better than Seychelles but not as good as Maldives. Just like Seychelles, there are places to hike and interact with locals.
Seychelles beautiful country and Maldives too but French Polynésia 🌴 Bora Bora I love be there. The vew on his mountain is magical. The must place.
I've been to Seychelles, Bora Bora, Maldives and Zanzibar. Love them all but I'd choose both Seychelles and Zanzibar over the other two.
We eat also in seychelles curry
First time watching one of your videos. enjoyed your comparing the two as they have been on my bucket list for a while. Thanks for sharing.