Aride Bank

Best time to dive

January to December; April to May; October to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayPossible
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Nurse sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possible in calm conditions but this is primarily run as a scuba site within a protected reserve

Safety notes

Long-range/exposed boat crossing, protected nature-reserve regulations around adjacent Aride Island (no fishing/collecting)

Permits & fees

Dive site itself needs no special permit, but it sits within/adjacent to the Aride Island Special Nature Reserve waters - no fishing or collecting, and landing on Aride Island requires separate reserve permission

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Praslin