Cerf is Mahé’s closest neighbour and offers excellent swimming and snorkelling as well as memorable sunbathing on several great beaches.
Cerf is a popular picnic venue with Mahé residents on account of its fine beaches and good swimming.
Cerf earned its name from the navy frigate that visited Seychelles in 1756 to take formal possession of the island in the name of France.

Cerf is the only island in the marine park to have a small local population who commute to Mahé for their daily business, making the 4km trip in a matter of minutes.
A high standard of accommodation is available in three hotel establishments currently on the island as is the opportunity to savour mouth-watering Seychellois Creole cuisine.