Plongée à Aldabra Atoll — Seychelles

Aldabra is the world's largest raised coral atoll and a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosting 100,000 giant tortoises above water and pristine coral ecosystems below. Fewer than 1,000 people visit per year. The channel dives feature manta ray cleaning stations and hammerhead aggregations. The ultimate expedition diving destination.

Score
66.2
Visibilité
20–40m
Température
25–30°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Aldabra Atoll
SeychellesIndian Ocean
66.2

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-9.4200°N

46.3500°E

Aldabra is the world's largest raised coral atoll and a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosting 100,000 giant tortoises above water and pristine coral ecosystems below. Fewer than 1,000 people visit per year. The channel dives feature manta ray cleaning stations and hammerhead aggregations. The ultimate expedition diving destination.

Earth's Most Remote UNESCO Coral Atoll

Visibility20–40 m
Temperature25–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$350
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, October
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML90.0CH92.0VIS82.0SV62.0TMP88.0DA65.0OP78.0TS35.0GT10.0VAL22.0CRD98.0SP72.0

Marine Life

90.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
85
Megafauna Encounters
88
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
95
Marine Life Diversity
90.0
Coral & Reef Health
92.0
Visibility & Conditions
82.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
65.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
35.0
Getting There
10.0
Value & Cost
22.0
Crowding
98.0
Social Proof
72.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

giant tortoise colony viewingseabird breeding coloniesresearch station visitmangrove kayaking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Aldabra Research Station

Non-Diver Score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1000 km — Victoria Hospital, Mahé
Nearest Hospital1000 km

Extremely remote; liveaboard carries emergency O2; evacuation to Mahé by charter (5+ hours)

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

Top Operators

SY Sea Bird Liveaboard

PADI

4.8
18 reviewsNITROX