Top 9 Best Diving Spots in Seychelles

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Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands spread across 1100 kilometers of Indian Ocean. The islands are abundant in granite and coral reefs. Each of these ... read more...

  1. Imagine taking a dive under the water and finding a wrecked ship lying there. Won’t you feel like going for a treasure hunt? A sunken ship beneath the surface of the water conjures up a plethora of images. If you've ever fantasized about diving into the sea and discovering shipwrecks, this is the place to come true. Sunken Ship Dive has purposefully sunk a ship at the Dredger Wreck site to satisfy this fascination. It not only makes diving more exciting there, but it also improves the divers' experience.


    The water depth here is 40 meters, making it only suitable for experienced divers. The Dredger Wreck and The Ennerdale Wreck are two Seychelles scuba diving locations that allow advanced divers to participate in this fantastic session.


    • How to reach: The best way to reach here is via private boat. You can also board cruise to reach here.
    • Best time to visit: April and May
    • Cost: INR 12,000-18,000
    • Location: Dredger Wreck: Near Beau Vallon Bay.
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  2. L'ilot, also known as The Islet, is a small, beautiful island located only 200 meters from Mahe. This is a large passage with fast currents at times. The depths range between 6 and 25 meters. The surrounding water is teeming with vibrant flora and fauna, and its walls are covered in coral. It is one of the best dive sites in Seychelles for intermediate to advanced scuba divers.


    This tiny and picturesque granite island, with two coconut trees on top, is located at the north-east end of Beau Vallon Bay and is home to a plethora of marine life in the surrounding waters. Sheer drops have eroded into massive ravines framed by big granite boulders. The walls are covered with soft coral where you can find lots of crayfish and big eyes. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, and even whale sharks... When the weather permits, this is an excellent location for night dives.


    • How to reach: Through cruise or a private boat
    • Best time to visit: May and October
    • Cost: INR 8,000-12,000
    • Location: At the North-East end of Beau Vallon Bay.
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  3. Places for scuba diving in Seychelles will remain incomplete without mentioning Baie Ternay Marine Park. The park is located in Port Glaud on Maje's west coast, because the area is not accessible by road, visitors must rely on local boat charters or tours from Beau Vallon. It is a paradise for divers and snorkelers, blooming in its natural beauty.


    The divers can go as deep as 23 metres to catch a glimpse of various marine animals like dolphins, whale sharks, and sea turtles . The coast of the island is also filled with mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass, sandy and rocky shores. This is one of the best dive sites in Seychelles. It is open all year and is distinguished by stunning underwater topography and unrivaled fauna.


    • How to reach: Water-connectivities are the most reliable sources to reach here4
    • Best time to visit:April, May, or October, November
    • Cost: INR 14,000-16,000
    • Location: 5km southwest of Beau Vallon Bay.
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  4. Brissare Rocks is accessible from Beau Vallon, about 5 kilometers north of Mahé. The Brissare Rocks dive site features an interesting underwater formation between two tiny islands, which amount to nothing more than granite rocks, located in the open ocean roughly halfway between Mahé's main island and Praslin Island. It's decked out in bright orange sponges and white gorgonians.


    The site is completely covered in fire coral and is home to a plethora of fish species, including eagle rays, barracudas, hawksbill turtles, large moray eels, and shoals of red snappers and wrasse. Large patches of staghorn corals also provide cover for other reef fish. Nurse sharks are a common sight and from October to December, whale sharks can be seen. Brissare Rocks is the place to be if you want to explore the beautiful azure world underwater. If you are planning a honeymoon in Seychelles, you should visit this location with your significant other.


    • How to reach: Boat or cruise can be boarded to reach Brissare Rocks
    • Best time to visit: April, May
    • Cost: INR 15,000-19,000
    • Location: 5km north of Mahé.
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  5. This dive site is considered one of the best dive sites in Seychelles and is located at the north-western end of Beau Vallon Bay. Night dives are also possible at this location. During the months of April, May, October, and November, the water at Chuckles Rock is warm. It has a vibrant underwater landscape highlighted by a single granite massif, fan corals, and the most colorful fauna you can imagine.


    One of the choicest dive sites in Seylleches, Chuckles Rocks is home to a diverse array of marine life, including but not limited to coral reefs, lionfish, stingrays, white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, and more. The underwater elegance of this diving spot is the single granite massif and the rocks encrusted with fan and soft corals. It is the ideal location for honeymooners and couples to create memories underwater.


    • How to reach: Cruise or a private boat is the best option to reach Chuckles Rocks.
    • Best time to visit: April to May and October to November
    • Cost: INR 10,000-12,000
    • Location: North-West End of Beau Vallon Bay.
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  6. Scuba diving in Praslin Seychelles at St. Pierre is a dream for many beginners and first-timers because it is only 10 meters deep and the water is calmer than in many other places. Divers can also explore the cave on the eastern side and swim with turtles, reef sharks, and a variety of coral species. Despite the fact that it is a small island, beginners can enjoy their session to the fullest without having to worry about strong water currents.


    Seychelles is perfectly embodied by the granite rock that towers out of the turquoise sea, complete with a small palm crown. St. Pierre is popular among snorkelers and sailors, and you can swim here as well. Almost every boat trip from Praslin's neighboring island concludes with a snorkeling excursion here. In addition to countless colorful reef fish, you're likely to see sea turtles here, and white-tailed tropical birds fly around high above the island, surveying the area.


    • How to reach: Boat or Kayak
    • Best time to visit: May and October
    • Cost: INR 15,000-19,000
    • Location: North of Praslin Islan
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  7. Scuba diving in the White Bank is an activity that one can never get enough of. The depth of water at White Bank ranges from 20 to 30 feet and is home to a vibrant under water topography of granite rocks, coral reefs, and colorful fish. The warm water and good visibility make it a good place for beginners. Visitors can explore some impressive granite rocks and coral-covered reefs teeming with marine life while diving at White Bank. A variety of colorful reef fish can be seen here, including bat fish, giant moray eels, parrotfish, Napoleon wrasses, anemones, clownfish, turtles, reef sharks, sting and eagle rays.


    The breathtaking underwater topography also includes seascapes with tunnels and arches, making it look like a scene from a movie. The divers were able to swim with a variety of fish and turtles, making the diving experience memorable. It is one of the best dive sites in Seychelles. for scuba divers.


    • How to reach: You can reach here by cruise or a private boat
    • Best time to visit: April, May, October and November
    • Cost: INR 12,000-18,000
    • Location: Near Praslin Island.
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  8. South Marianne Island is another excellent diving location in Seychelles. South Marianne Island, with a depth of 25 meters, provides an out-of-this-world underwater landscape. At the same time, it is strictly a technical dive site. You can't stay here, but a visit to one of Seychelles' best dive sites will certainly satisfy your adventurous soul. If you are visiting Seychelles in the summer, you must visit this location.


    Many divers consider it to be one of the best dive sites on Seychelles' Inner Island. This location has a wide variety and abundance of fish. The underwater scenery of this location leaves the diver speechless with its beauty of coral reefs and aquatic plants. Because of its occasional strong currents, it is only accessible to advanced scuba divers. Divers can swim with barracudas, giant morays, eagle rays, turtles, and other sea creatures. The island also has a beautiful rock formation that divers can explore if they so desire.


    • How to reach: You can reach here by cruise or a private boat
    • Best time to visit: March to May
    • Cost: INR 16,000-20,000
    • Location: Inner Islands, Seychelles
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  9. Aldabra is a protected natural reserve as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the endemic green turtle and Hawksbill, as well as an unrivaled variety of fauna in Seychelles. However, because it is a protected natural reserve, divers must obtain permission from the Seychelles Island Foundation in order to dive there. This is one of the best dive sites in Seychelles.


    The Aldabra atoll is known for its limestone 'champignon' terrain with a large population of giant tortoises, and relatively pristine marine life. It is a haven for many endangered and unique species, and scuba divers can swim with the green turtle and hawksbill turtle, among others. If the divers plan to swim during high and low tides, they may come into contact with a variety of fish species. It is a global biodiversity hotspot as well as one of the world's natural wonders. Only a few people have ever visited this wild and beautiful atoll, and even fewer have spent more than a few hours there.


    • How to reach: Take a private boat or cruise.
    • Best time to visit: Mid-October to December and end of February until April
    • Cost: INR 15,000-19,000
    • Location: Southwest of Victoria, Mane Island, Seychelles
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