


Most popular diving and snorkeling spots in the Seychelles
For
Diver:
• Shark Bank (Nearby island: Mahé)
A spectacular dive site where reef sharks and manta rays can be observed up close in an impressive granite landscape. Due to the currents, it is more suitable for experienced divers.
• Brissare Rocks (Nearby island: Mahé)
Colorful coral reefs and a playground for large fish such as barracudas and sharks. Due to sometimes strong currents, it is best suited for experienced divers.
• Ennerdale wreck (nearby island: Mahé)
A sunken British oil tanker at a depth of 25 to 40 meters. An absolute highlight for wreck divers in search of giant groupers, barracudas, and reef sharks.
• South Marianne (Nearby island: La Digue / Marianne Island)
An adrenaline-fueled dive among jagged rock pinnacles. Known for strong currents and a high density of large fish, including grey reef sharks.
• Aldabra Atoll (Nearby island: Aldabra / Outer Islands)
An extremely remote UNESCO World Heritage Site (mostly only accessible by diving safari). Offers unique encounters with giant sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks.
For snorkelers:
• Sainte Anne Marine National Park (Nearby island: Mahé)
The oldest marine protected area in the Indian Ocean. It offers protected coral gardens, colorful tropical fish, and shallow waters – ideal for day trips.
• Anse Severe (Nearby island: La Digue)
A beautiful beach whose offshore coral reef offers perfect, calm and very easily accessible conditions for snorkelers, especially at high tide.
• Coco Island (Ile Cocos) (Nearby island: La Digue / Felicite)
A tiny, uninhabited rocky island. The surrounding reef is like a natural aquarium full of colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles.
• Beau Vallon Bay (Nearby island: Mahé)
Calm waters and shallow reefs make the ends of this large bay ideal for families and snorkeling beginners.
• St. Pierre Island (Nearby island: Praslin)
A picturesque little granite island just off Anse Volbert. One of the most popular and fish-rich snorkeling spots in the region, perfect for a short boat trip.