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Diving the Seychelles
Granite islands, quiet reefs, turtles and reef sharks, with whale sharks passing Mahé in season.
4.6° S · 55.5° E
Seychelles: culture & experiences
The Seychelles blend African, French and Indian influences into a gentle Creole culture, with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
We combine diving with cycling around La Digue, the coco de mer forest of Vallée de Mai on Praslin and Creole cooking.
Off the beaten track
- Cycle La Digue to Anse Source d'Argent
- Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO palm forest on Praslin
- Giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
- Creole cooking and Victoria's market
Best-known dive spots
Shark Bank, Mahé
A granite plateau with stingrays, eagle rays, reef sharks and schools of batfish.
Ennerdale wreck
A former Royal Navy tanker near Mahé, home to groupers, morays and stingrays.
Praslin & La Digue reefs
Granite boulders and quiet reefs with turtles and reef sharks.
Aldabra Atoll
A remote UNESCO atoll reached only on expedition cruises, with untouched reefs.
Marine life & encounters by season
Conditions and sightings vary year to year. We plan each trip around the best window for what you want to see.
- Apr – MayCalm seas between monsoons and the best visibility.
- Oct – NovSecond calm window, and whale sharks off Mahé.
- Jun – SepSouth-east trade winds; sheltered sites still diveable.
- Dec – MarNorth-west monsoon; warm, humid, with occasional rain.
Plan your dive trip to the Seychelles
Tell us your dates, group and level, and we’ll design a trip combining the best diving in the Seychelles with local culture and experiences.