Learn to Dive in the Seychelles
The Seychelles’ Highlights
Wall dives, drift dives and wreck dives are all common in the Seychelles. One of the best parts of diving in the Seychelles is that it’s common to see turtles on nearly every dive. Sites are usually between 8 and 30 meters making them great for novice divers.
The Seychelles features healthy soft and hard coral. Interesting pelagic creatures like sailfish and whale sharks can be spotted on some of the outer islands. Whale sharks migrate through the Seychelles between August and November. They can be spotted on the Southern side of Mahé. Clear blue water, shallow sites and interesting marine life making the Seychelles an awesome diving destination.
When is the best time to go diving in the Seychelles?
You can dive in the Seychelles at any point of the year. Between October to March and May to September feature strong winds and rougher conditions. As a result, April/May and October/November offer the calmest conditions and best visibility. During these months, the calmer conditions means more remote sites can be reached.
Water Temperature: The water is always warm in the Seychelles ranging from 26°C to 29°C.
Currents: None to strong
Visibility: Usually between 20 and 30 meters
The Seychelles’ best dive sites
Shark Bank
Located close to Mahé, Shark Bank gives divers the opportunity to dive with stingrays, barracudas, reef sharks and whale sharks. The site features massive boulders that are covered in coral.
Aladbra
Aladbra is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and protected reserve. Home to beautiful flora and fauna, in addition to, a host of marine life. As this is a protected site, special permission from the Seychelles Island Foundation has to be granted to go diving here.
Ennerdale Wreck
The Seychelles is world-famous for its wrecks. Ennerdale Wreck is a British oil tanker that sank in 1970. Due to strong currents and the depth of the wreck, this site is for experienced divers with an advanced certification. The wreck can be penetrated at multiple points and there’s the opportunity to spot white-tips and bull sharks.
About the country
Made up of an archipelago of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean. The majority of the islands remain inhabited. The Seychelles is famous for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear blue water and palm trees.
The Aldabra Atoll is a world heritage site, protected because of the wildlife that inhabits it. You must receive special permission to visit the second-largest atoll in the world. Its home to the largest giant tortoise population in the world.
Recreational Courses in the Seychelles
Dive Centers in the Seychelles
Getting to the Seychelles
Seychelles International Airport is located in Mahé. There are direct flights from Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Other important information
- Capital: Victoria
- Official Language: English, French and Seychellois
- Demonym: Seychellois, Seychelloise and Seselwa
- Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
- Calling code: +248
- Driving Side: left
- Population: Over 99,000
- Pressure: Bar
- First Stage: INT/Yoke
