Plongée à Mahe & Praslin — Seychelles

The Seychelles' inner islands offer diving among massive granite boulders — a unique underwater topography found nowhere else. Whale sharks visit from October to January, turtles are year-round residents, and the reefs recovered impressively after the 1998 bleaching event. The above-water scenery is just as spectacular.

Score
64.2
Visibilité
6–24m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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World Class
Intermediate
Mahe & Praslin
SeychellesIndian Ocean
64.2

SCORE

-4.6833°N

55.4667°E

The Seychelles' inner islands offer diving among massive granite boulders — a unique underwater topography found nowhere else. Whale sharks visit from October to January, turtles are year-round residents, and the reefs recovered impressively after the 1998 bleaching event. The above-water scenery is just as spectacular.

Seychelles' Granite Boulder Diving

Visibility6–24 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML73.0CH72.0VIS61.0SV44.0TMP72.0DA56.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL56.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

73.0

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

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
73.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
61.0
Dive Site Variety
44.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
56.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Anse Source d'Argent beach (La Digue)Vallée de Mai (UNESCO, coco de mer palms)snorkeling at St. Anne Marine ParkMorne Seychellois hikegiant tortoise sanctuaries

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Vallée de Mai (UNESCO)
  • Victoria Clocktower (smallest capital)
  • Mission Lodge viewpoint

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Seychelles Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber, Victoria (Mahe)
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber on Mahe; good hospital in Victoria; air ambulance to Nairobi or Reunion for serious cases

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Blue Sea Divers

PADI

4.7
190 reviewsNITROX

Octopus Dive Centre

PADI

4.6
150 reviewsNITROX