{"id":361,"date":"2026-01-06T20:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/seychelles\/?p=361"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:02:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:02:58","slug":"alcohol-in-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/alcohol-in-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol in Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol in Seychelles. I&#8217;ll cover prices, variety, import limits, and where to return bottles (in case anyone needs that). In short, Seychelles isn&#8217;t a haven for drinkers\u2014the local alcohol variety is limited, and the prices are high. Keep reading to figure out how much to budget for alcohol on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/alcohol-in-seychelles\/#Alcohol_in_Seychelles_General_Information\" >Alcohol in Seychelles: General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/alcohol-in-seychelles\/#Local_Beer_Prices_Manufacturers\" >Local Beer: Prices, Manufacturers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/alcohol-in-seychelles\/#Rum_in_Seychelles_Takamaka\" >Rum in Seychelles: Takamaka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/alcohol-in-seychelles\/#Travel_Tips\" >Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol_in_Seychelles_General_Information\"><\/span>Alcohol in Seychelles: General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key points every tourist should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alcohol in Seychelles is very expensive, especially for beer enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can buy it in any store, even the smallest ones in remote villages. Prices are consistent across the country. Everything about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/markets-and-stores-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"462\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stores and markets in Seychelles<\/a>, their hours, card payments, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol sales in Seychelles start at 11:30 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-1.jpg\" alt=\"price alcohol in seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-383\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll find this notice in any store in the alcohol section. But on Saturday and Sunday, you can start partying in the morning \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important to note:<\/p>\n<cite>Alcohol in Seychelles is expensive due to high excise taxes, and the country doesn&#8217;t produce any raw materials for alcohol\u2014everything is imported. For instance, sugarcane and molasses for rum production are bought from Mauritius, while their own sugarcane only covers 1-2% of the needs. It&#8217;s the same with beer malt.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Beer_Prices_Manufacturers\"><\/span>Local Beer: Prices, Manufacturers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with Seychellois beer. There&#8217;s only one manufacturer and one type of beer\u2014classic light Euro lager. You have the choice between strong beer and the standard 4.5%. Occasionally, they release a special ale or wheat beer for holidays, but that&#8217;s rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main Seychellois beer is called SEYBREW, in blue cans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-2-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"Seychelles beer\" class=\"wp-image-384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are three main Seychellois beers, all produced in the same factory. The most popular one is in the first photo (blue can).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beer prices in Seychelles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any 0.5L can of beer costs 50-55 rupees! That&#8217;s over 3.5 euros per can. It hits the budget hard for beer lovers, especially those who enjoy having 5 cans a day. There&#8217;s also the same beer in a 0.33L glass bottle, priced at 42 rupees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s imported European beer too, like Heineken and Amstel. The price is similar, usually 55 rupees per can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In restaurants, a glass of beer costs around 100 rupees (7 euros). And often, it might be 0.33L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They don&#8217;t sell beer in volumes larger than 0.5L here. Also, if you buy beer in glass, you can return empty bottles to any store; there are boxes at the entrance. You&#8217;ll get 2 rupees per bottle returned. To buy one bottle of beer, you need to return at least 20 empty bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For everything about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/prices-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1644\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prices in Seychelles<\/a> and why it&#8217;s so expensive, read the article through the link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rum_in_Seychelles_Takamaka\"><\/span>Rum in Seychelles: Takamaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary strong alcohol in Seychelles is rum. There are about 10 rum producers on the islands, but they&#8217;re all small-scale\u201499% of the rum market is Takamaka. It&#8217;s the country&#8217;s main strong drink. You can buy this rum in any store, at duty-free in the airport, and it&#8217;s a great <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/souvenirs-from-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1878\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gift to bring back home for friends<\/a> and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-3.jpg\" alt=\"alcohol in seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-378\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rum is the head of everything in Seychelles!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points about Takamaka rum in Seychelles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prices are the same everywhere, whether in small stores, at the factory, or in supermarkets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are two volumes: 0.375L and 0.7L. The average price for 0.375L is 11 euros. For 0.7L, it&#8217;s 22 euros. Prices might vary depending on the type of rum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In restaurants, rum-based cocktails cost between 13-20 euros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takamaka rum comes in 5 varieties:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic white rum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark Spiced rum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coconut rum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rum aged in bourbon barrels, with a whiskey flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And Takamaka Zannannan rum, with a pineapple aroma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also limited editions of 10 and 15-year-old rum, only sold at the factory store and duty-free. Prices start from 50 euros per bottle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-4-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"takamaka in seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-379\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All varieties of Takamaka rum. In the photo, a tasting at the factory; I&#8217;ll write about that below. I recommend the second from the left\u2014Dark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Good to know:<\/p>\n<cite>Each type of Takamaka rum has different strengths and prices. For instance, the coconut one is only 28 degrees and costs 20 euros for 0.7L, while the Dark Spiced, at 43 degrees, costs 23 euros for 0.7L. There&#8217;s even one at 69 degrees. You can try them all during a tasting at the factory and then buy the one you liked most.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>At the Takamaka factory, except on Sundays, there are three free tours daily for anyone interested. There&#8217;s also a rum tasting, costing around 10 euros (150 rupees), where you can try all the varieties. They&#8217;ll also tell you the history and composition of each. I highly recommend it. More details about tour times and the factory&#8217;s location are in the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/attractions-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3489\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to See in Seychelles: Top 20 Attractions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-5.jpg\" alt=\"rum seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-380\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Takamaka rum is the main alcohol in Seychelles and a symbol of the archipelago. You&#8217;ll find many branded bars like these, even on the beaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Official Takamaka rum manufacturer&#8217;s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takamakarum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.takamakarum.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few general tips that might not be obvious until you experience them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you arrive in Seychelles, you&#8217;ll come in the duty-free zone. Takamaka rum is only sold in 1L bottles there. But here&#8217;s the trick: in duty-free, 1L costs the same as 0.7L in any store on the island. It makes sense to buy a bottle or two right upon arrival. The limit for importing strong alcohol is 2L per person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember, for entry into Seychelles, insurance is mandatory. There&#8217;s an article detailing <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/insurance-for-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"267\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insurance in Seychelles<\/a>, the types available\u2014even coverage if the insurance incident occurs under the influence of alcohol. Use it, but don&#8217;t drink too much.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moreover, in any store, you can easily buy alcohol from global brands like whiskey, tequila, wine\u2014anything you want, in any quantity. However, all alcohol is imported and therefore expensive. For instance, the cheapest bottle of wine is around 8 euros, and it doesn&#8217;t get cheaper than that. In South Africa, Italy, or France, these wines cost around one and a half euros per bottle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/alco-6.jpg\" alt=\"takamaka rum factory\" class=\"wp-image-381\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Author&#8217;s advice: this rum is my favorite. Firstly, it has a 43% alcohol content. Secondly, it has a fantastic taste with hints of vanilla and papaya. It&#8217;s great neat or mixed with coke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, alcohol is available in any store in Seychelles, with prices consistent across the island. For fans of strong drinks, there are all the global brands and the fantastic local Takamaka rum. For beer enthusiasts, it&#8217;s a bit sadder\u2014the beer selection is limited, and it&#8217;s very expensive. Paying 3.5 euros for the cheapest beer can be tough. As for how much to budget for alcohol expenses, calculate it yourself\u2014it all depends on how much you can drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: essential links to organize your dream trip to the Seychelles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FLIGHTS<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/O3VCvsXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; direct flights and best deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAR RENTAL<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahe and Praslin, no deposit required &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/LW0AAZtl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most famous car rental company &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/KXoNo3CE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TOURS and EXCURSIONS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/NkAeedKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide <\/a>&#8211; 90+ activities and tours in the Seychelles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/OEgGXHOq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator <\/a>&#8211; 130 + activities in Seychelles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRAVEL INSURANCE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/85F61SND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HOTELS, VILLAS, APARTMENTS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/kR8JXXlm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/vLgxVmup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; one of the most popular accommodation booking platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACKAGES<\/strong>: from budget to luxury &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/8fiuVD1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIRPORT TRANSFER<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Eie2HQdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INTERNET<\/strong>: eSIM of local telecom operator &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol in Seychelles. 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