Plongée à Silhouette Island — Seychelles

Silhouette Island's granite boulders create dramatic underwater topography unique to the Seychelles, with swim-throughs and overhangs draped in soft corals. The island is 93% national park, and its reefs show strong recovery from the 1998 bleaching event. Whale shark encounters peak during the inter-monsoon transitions.

Score
64.3
Visibilité
12–28m
Température
25–30°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Silhouette Island
SeychellesIndian Ocean
64.3

SCORE

-4.4800°N

55.2400°E

Silhouette Island's granite boulders create dramatic underwater topography unique to the Seychelles, with swim-throughs and overhangs draped in soft corals. The island is 93% national park, and its reefs show strong recovery from the 1998 bleaching event. Whale shark encounters peak during the inter-monsoon transitions.

Seychelles' Untouched Granite Diving

Visibility12–28 m
Temperature25–30°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$140
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH68.0VIS65.0SV55.0TMP88.0DA62.0OP72.0TS68.0GT40.0VAL42.0CRD90.0SP50.0

Marine Life

72.0

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

Species Diversity
68
Megafauna Encounters
65
Reef Fish Abundance
72
Macro Life
58
Endemic Species
72
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
68.0
Visibility & Conditions
65.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
68.0
Getting There
40.0
Value & Cost
42.0
Crowding
90.0
Social Proof
50.0

Dive Types

reefwallgranite boulders

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

jungle hiking to Mont Daubangiant tortoise breeding centreAnse Mondon beachnature reserve walks

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • La Passe village
  • Dauban Plantation ruins

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber20 km — Victoria Hospital, Mahé
Nearest Hospital20 km

Boat to Mahé (45 min); chamber at Victoria Hospital

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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Silhouette Cruises Diving

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